The Old Cold War Fades, A New One Expands
Global Capitalism
Professor Wolff will present four key points that reveal the emergence of a new Cold War the U.S. has embarked upon in response to the rise of global alliances from which it is being excluded and that challenge the near century-old American economic dominance. I. The Old Cold War Targeted Communism in the West and the USSR as its Source II. The New Cold War Targets China and the BRICS III. Trump/Musk Target the US Working Class and its Allies IV. Europe’s Decline Deepens Presented by Democracy at Work and the Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor...
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What Trump 2.0 Means
Global Capitalism
We are thrilled to share the replay of Democracy at Work and The Left Forum's special live, in-person Global Capitalism event, held this past Saturday at Women Building Up (WBU). Professor Wolff gave his thoughts and analysis on what the new Trump Presidency means and how we may react. Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn more (www.democracyatwork.info/donate). Follow Democracy at Work on X (Twitter) and YouTube. Our four Democracy at Work books, three by...
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The U.S. Election and Trump 2.0 in Historical Perspective [November 2024]
Global Capitalism
The U.S. Election and Trump 2.0 in Historical Perspective Topics Include: The overdetermination of the vote The new government Persistent problems of a declining empire Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn more (www.democracyatwork.info/donate). Follow Democracy at Work on X (Twitter) and YouTube. Our four Democracy at Work books, three by Richard Wolff (Understanding Marxism, Understanding Socialism, and The...
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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes
Global Capitalism
West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes Topics Include: Harris vs Trump: civil and class struggles converge Western Europe: UK elections = collapse of conservative votes, French elections = death of political center Germany elections = rise of fascist Right and of “Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht” Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn more (www.democracyatwork.info/donate). Follow Democracy at Work on X (Twitter) and YouTube. Our four Democracy at...
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The Decline of the US Empire [July 2024]
Global Capitalism
The Decline of the US Empire Topics: Military Losses: Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine Economic Losses: The Rise of BRICS Political Losses: Israel, Sanctions The Decline of US Capitalism: What Next? Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn more (www.democracyatwork.info/donate). Follow Democracy at Work on X (Twitter) and YouTube. Our four Democracy at Work books, three by Richard Wolff (Understanding Marxism, Understanding Socialism, and The Sickness is the...
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A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 [May 2024]
Global Capitalism
A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 - Core Issues: Labor, Surplus, Exploitation - Inequality and Injustice - Instability: Cycles and Crises - Alternatives to Capitalism Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn more (www.democracyatwork.info/donate). Follow Democracy at Work on X (Twitter) and YouTube....
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A May Day 2024 Special [May 1st, 2024]
Global Capitalism
Today we offer a very special Global Capitalism special in honor of “May Day” Today's May Day Special, a collaborative effort with long-time contributor Charles Fabian, opens with the major causes for why May Day 2024 is so special. These include the fact that the great crash of global capitalism in 2008-2009 shook the world in ways that include shocking a declining US labor movement back to life and growth. We saw that in 2011 when the Occupy Wall Street movement shook the US and beyond again. Then the "Fight for $15" swept across low-wage America as it still does. Then a socialist...
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Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair (Jan/Feb 2024)
Global Capitalism
February's Lecture Outline: Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair Ukraine + Sanctions = European De-industrialization Fascism’s Resurgence/Immigration Caught Between: China Up, US Down Euro-farmers’ Protest: Europe’s Future UK: Conservative and Labor Collapses Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Thank you for being an integral part of our community. Your engagement and support fuel our mission to foster critical discussions and insights. Together, we're building a more informed, equitable, and united world. Stay connected, and let's continue this journey towards...
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Socialism in Today's World: The 4 Kinds
Global Capitalism
Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Socialism in Today’s World: the 4 Kinds - 3 Kinds of State Role in Economy - 1 Kind of Workplace Revolution - Saving Capitalism from Itself - Socialism, Fascism and Capitalism’s Decline Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global...
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A Resurging US Labor Movement [September 2023]
Global Capitalism
Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Presentation Topic: A Resurgent U.S. Labor Movement Updates will include analyses of: - Starbucks, Doctors, Autoworkers, etc. - Why Labor Resurgence Now? - Labor’s Goals and Tactics - Alliances with Political Parties - Between Capitalism and Socialism Co-Sponsored by The Left Forum Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn more ...
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- US Capitalism’s Public Health Disaster: Where Blame Belongs
- Trying to Shift Blame to Mandates: Desperate Libertarianism
- Covid, Inflation,“Broken Supply Chains” = Systemic Crisis