Capitalism

An exchange of commerce is depicted at the center of a noxious cloud -- a hand offering a credit card for a pair of heels against a purple background of twisting lines. The image towers over rows red desks, dark figures sitting at them, ominously overshadowed by the product they labored over for someone else.

Dutch Colonialism in Southeast Asia was Always a Humanitarian Crisis

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Colonialism is not a thing of the past; rather, its facets have evolved into industries like fast fashion.…

March 1, 2024

Illustration of a woman's lips with writing and images.

‘Brave New World’ Is an Eerily Familiar Dystopia

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

Despite being published in 1932, Aldous Huxley’s dystopian world mirrors our own in several respects.…

November 19, 2023

For an article on the tourism problems in Riviera Maya, charcoal-like illustration of a white figure standing on a skull shaped platform stares up at a cenote with their hands up.

The Negative Impact of Riviera Maya’s Tourism Boom

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

The beauty of Mexico and its Riviera Maya should not come at the expense of the people and ecosystems that make the country unique.…

November 15, 2023

For an article on capitalism at Christmas time, someone wearing a pair of green ribbed gloves catch a snowflake with a money symbol in the center. A string of multi-colored lights is spread through out the image.

How Christmas Capitalism Has Taken Over the Holiday Season

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

We might as well be passing out jingle bells with Halloween candy given how early Christmas comes.…

November 14, 2023

In an article about hustle culture in the US, a colorful beach landscape is far off to the left hand side. A greyscale person sits on the right side, typing on a laptop computer

“Live to Work” or “Work to Live”: Is Grind Culture Killing Americans?

Ava Coates, Emory University

Corporate culture is out of control in the US. It's time to take a vacation. …

October 18, 2023

In an article paying tribute to Carlin's stand-up comedy is an artwork of George Carlin telling a joke against a yellow background.

The Enduring Comedy of George Carlin

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

Despite passing away in 2008, Carlin’s stand-up profoundly resonates in today’s America.…

June 20, 2023

In an article about self-care, a person journaling

Journaling Is Actually the Only ‘Self-Care’ You’ll Ever Need

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

In a world that’s constantly pressuring you to reinvent yourself, the best thing to do is to stay true to you.…

June 6, 2022

An illustration of characters in Squid Game

‘Squid Game’ Creates a Phenomenal Mix of Violence and Class Division

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The South Korean thriller offers an intimate look into the country's debt struggles and provides a biting criticism of capitalism.…

October 7, 2021

Hasan Piker Bought a New House — Here’s What It Means for His Socialist Ideals

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Does advocating for socialism require completely removing oneself from capitalism and personal purchases?…

September 8, 2021

In an article about Solarpunk, a person wearing jeans with a flower in their back pocket

Solarpunk Marks the Intersection of Sci-Fi, Sustainability and Hope

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

In the wake of anxiety-inducing news like the UN's climate crisis 'code red,' the genre can offer an aesthetic and a sense of optimism that is actionable.…

August 19, 2021

Picture of barbed wire in article about for-profit prisons

For-Profit Prisons and Mass Incarceration Are Major Forces of Oppression

Michael Boland, DePaul University

The prison industrial complex continues to operate as one of the most dominant mechanisms of systemic racism.…

May 17, 2021

Illustration of the two political parties in America.

The Democratic Party Is No More Than a Republican Opposition

Michael Boland, DePaul University

Despite the posturing of last year's primaries, legitimately progressive policy is hard to come by in a system that favors the political right.…

April 10, 2021

The Late Christo and Jeanne-Claude Made Art Out of Impermanence

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Famous for wrapping the Reichstag among other things, the husband-wife duo embraced the ephemerality of their installations.…

July 4, 2020

In an article about mental clutter, an illustration by Sarah Yu of a woman with sunglasses that look like a mosaic

Does Materialism Cause Mental Clutter and Can Minimalism Fix It?

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

Wanting too much has been linked to problems with depression, anxiety and relationships. Is going minimal the answer?…

May 5, 2020

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