

Beyond the Ballot: The Left in a Time of Polycrisis
4 snips Oct 23, 2024
In this thought-provoking discussion, Naomi Klein, renowned journalist and author, Astra Taylor, filmmaker and political organizer, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, celebrated author and professor, tackle the pressing issues facing the Left today. They dive into the limitations of electoral politics in enacting meaningful change, the impact of conspiracy culture on public perceptions, and the challenges of organizing within academic labor. The urgency of building inclusive leftist movements and fostering grassroots activism is underscored, as they explore transformative strategies for justice and liberation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Election Dynamics and Conspiracy Culture
02:22 • 25min
Media, Voters, and Political Dynamics
27:40 • 10min
Challenges in Academic Labor Organizing
38:02 • 15min
Building Inclusive Leftist Movements
53:23 • 26min
Revisiting Historical Perspectives: The Left's Evolving Stance on Palestine
01:19:25 • 2min
Evolving Narratives in the Palestine Movement
01:21:44 • 13min
Connecting Movements through Concrete Goals
01:35:09 • 2min