Marx, the ‘Metabolic Rift’ and Capitalism’s Assault on Nature
Marx’s theory that capitalism created a “metabolic rift” between human society and nature has re-emerged as an indispensable tool for understanding the climate crisis we face today.
Cuban Teachers and Students Make the Revolution
Schools in Cuba are places where doors are open for all Cuban young people to learn and for students to prepare for one or another kind of work that would contribute to Cuba’s development as an independent nation. Cuban education has been ground zero for ending inequalities.
Allah and Krishna Came Together in the Songs of This Long-Forgotten Awadhi Singer
Aseemun’s repertoire, with its easy mix of folk, ritual, spiritual and pious, bespoke a syncretic tradition that is fast becoming anachronistic in India.
Pakistani Feminist Comedians Challenge Taboos
Despite all odds and social barriers, women in Pakistan are using comedy to break gender stereotypes, share personal experiences and challenge patriarchal practices.
Science Is Making it Possible to ‘Hear’ Nature. It Does More Talking Than We Knew
With digital bioacoustics, scientists can eavesdrop on the natural world – and they’re learning some astonishing things.