Francis refused the version of Catholicism that ingratiates itself with the powerful while abandoning the poor
The asceticism of the elite presents inequality as virtue, while the poor endure real deprivation
From the looms of 18th century Bengal to clothing factories in Cape Town, tariffs have shaped the global economy not through free markets but through force
To resist this performance politics, characterised by shock-and-awe tactics through social media, we must organise and mobilise in different spaces rather than merely engaging angrily on social media
Acceptance of abusive workplace situations often has its roots in childhood trauma. There are no simple routes into healing, but the work must be done – and shared
As well as increased funding, support that enables schools to employ qualified teachers, reduce class sizes and improve facilities is needed
Education’s role in fostering critical consciousness and political engagement has been side-lined in favour of a narrow focus on individual success and economic competitiveness
Specific foods and recipes are associated with specific countries and also traditions, but as people have moved so have these foods
The dedicated maths and science teacher had an ability to make maths and science understandable and interesting
If it ruled, the party’s promotion of rightist free market fundamentalism would see industries such as vehicle manufacturing being destroyed