The rise of Swedish fascism Right-wing parties are on the rise across Europe, and Sweden is no exception. The far-right and populist Sverigedemokraterna (the Sweden…
The necessity of experimentation and the immanence of change today A short piece on the uncertainty of the present and the need for experimentation and creativity.
Politics as an alienated sphere of life A short article on politics as an alienated separation of social life, and the need for constructing collective practices that challenge the divisions and relationships that constitute political activity in favor of libertarian alternatives.
Disarm: part 1 Part 1 of post I decided to split up. This part is more of a short rant about the demonization of youth by older, failed generations. The upcoming second part features a more personal story…
On balance: guidelines for the representation of women and men in English language teaching materials Article by Women in EFL Materials written in 1991 offering a good overview on how…
Iranian intellectuals and dependency theory - M. Arman An interesting critique of the Iranian intellectual left who had their dogmas - particularly those…
Oil, arms and the Gulf War - Joe Stork Joe Stork examines the Iran-Iraq war from the viewpoint of its main material aspects - oil and arms.
Young workers' rights - TEFL lesson A TEFL handout for advanced / upper-intermediate students from the book 'Functional skills English: health & social care workbook' (aimed at…
I punched my boss in the face - TEFL lesson A lesson plan based on this article, which appeared in Vice Magazine in January of 2013.
Anti-developmentalism: what it is and what it wants - Miguel Amorós A 2014 restatement of the meaning of “anti-developmentalism” by the Spanish activist and author,…
Victory against wage stealing language school! After a short but intense campaign, Marta, a receptionist at the Speak Up London language school, has won a week’s unpaid wages and a glowing…
Starvation for coming in late - JCP ESOL teaching and benefit sanctions. Through the growth of JobCentre mandated classes, ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages)…
