Now that it’s undeniable: Gentrification in Hamilton
A text from Hamilton, Ontario, discussing the state of play with gentrification in 2015, as well as the role of art and progressive urban planning in contributing to "regeneration". The tensions discussed in this text would later lead to the Locke Street affair of 2018.
The Most Important Thing: Two speaking tours and the Syrian Revolution
“The most important thing,” my friend said on our way home, “is to destroy the state. The Syrian revolution went very far and a big reason for this is that we were able to completely destroy the state in many areas. Even if we can’t prevent the counter revolution, destroying the state makes whatever comes after much weaker.”