US Run. Hide. Fight An FBI video about how to survive a mass shooting has gone viral – it’s a monument to the trauma of living in contemporary America. By Richard Seymour
Boris Johnson has a point: the “herd instinct” is a sign the Conservatives are panicked The Prime Minister papered over the ideological cracks in the Tory party but they will reappear with his successor. By Richard Seymour
Utopia in the age of climate crisis Half-Earth Socialism proposes democratic planning to navigate environmental catastrophe, but leaves vital questions unanswered. By Richard Seymour
The Buffalo shooting and the rise of the lone wolf terrorist The latest far-right atrocity is part of a growing contagion where extremism is spread through memes, gaming-inspired fantasies and… By Richard Seymour
Tell us who you really are, Keir Starmer The most detailed study of the Labour leader so far charts his role in the Brexit wars and in… By Richard Seymour
The anti-war left should not be cowed Progressives should keep their distance from both Putin and Nato — the cynics who want to shut down debate… By Richard Seymour
The cruelties of self-help culture The belief that hard work leads to success and personal fulfilment is a dangerous fantasy. By Richard Seymour
Should the left abandon the Green New Deal? There are serious questions to ask, but Aditya Chakrabortty’s critique fails to convince. By Richard Seymour
Is the energy crisis a bigger opportunity for the left or the right? What Adam Tooze gets right and wrong about capitalism and climate change. By Richard Seymour