The Kenyan writer is dead but his story will live on, the story of the colonialism and the betrayal of postcolonial elites and how to survive
As he developed his philosophy he moved from racial nationalism to humanism that embraced the struggle of all oppressed people.
The Partition’s wound has been reopened as the rulers of the two countries resort to violence for their own ends.
Trade unions are still the best way of organising resistance to the violence of capitalism
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