Ideas The left’s patient gardener Mike Davis, the Marxist historian and urban theorist, died in October aged 76. As a theoretical innovator, his singular approach to politics is as prescient and… By Richard Seymour
Comment Boris Johnson has a point: the “herd instinct” is a sign the Conservatives are panicked 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
The internet was built for connection – how did it go so wrong? The World Wide Web celebrates its 30th birthday this year. Its users are less empowered than ever. By Richard Seymour
Why the alt-right is obsessed with sexuality Neofascism wants to regiment our desires. By Richard Seymour