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When capital is in crisis, there are always two options—to give in or to move in. If masses are armed with a clear conception of the socialist alternative, they can turn a crisis in capitalism into the crisis of capitalism. Of course, it is possible that the current struggles against the capitalist offensive ultimately may lead to defeat. It is possible but we must take that chance.

Michael A. Lebowitz — When capital is in crisis, there are always two options – to give in or to move in. If masses are armed with a clear conception of the socialist alternative, they can turn a crisis in capitalism into the crisis of capitalism. Of course, it is possible that current struggles against the capitalist offensive ultimately may lead to a glorious defeat. It is possible but we must take that chance.

We are in the midst of a class war. That’s not unusual. There is always class war in capitalism – although sometimes it is hidden and sometimes there is

Working in health care can lead to burnout, but health care providers should strive to maintain a grateful perspective, as it is a true spiritual practice that should be nurtured daily, despite the chaos, mess, and emotional charge of the job, to avoid becoming immune to the job-inspired gratitude and to remember the simple gift of life and the struggles of patients.

First published at Socialist Project. Given that the immanent drive and constant tendency of capital is to atomize the working class, what are the effects of this tendency? For the atomized worker, all other workers are competitors; all other workers are enemies in so far as they are competing for the same jobs. All other workers potentially stand between them and the satisfaction of their needs.

Amid daily routines, giving thanks can come as an afterthought. For these regular practitioners of gratitude, however, Thanksgiving comes every day.

By Laura Wagner

What Could Possibly Go Right? is a podcast and video series where we interview “cultural scouts” about emerging possibilities and ways humanity might step onto a better, post-pandemic path.

After a semester-long search, on Nov. 30, at 11:00am, Connecticut College President Katherine Bergeron sent an email announcing the impending arrival of Rodmon Cedric King as the next Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion (DIEI). His term begins on Jan. 31, 2021. King, who spent the last three years as the Chief Diversity Officer …

Thanksgiving 2021 arrives amid an era of unprecedented hardship. Lets not blow this chance to make gratitude a permanent part of our psyche.