Category Archives: Capitalism

Why is a box of kosher salt sitting on my desk?

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Naomi

It’s reminding me to tell you about how difficult it was to find it, even at Fairway, “Like no other store in the world.” Indeed, as I wheeled my shopping cart onto the elevator in my building, a woman who’d … Continue reading →

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The Department of People Who Are Sick Shits

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: Thirty-three members of Congress pushed for the U.S. Labor secretary to punish automotive companies whose Alabama factories have been employing children as young as 12, while lawmakers in Iowa and Minnesota have introduced legislation to allow … Continue reading →

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Oh, no Canada! Really

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: The province of Ontario argued that it does not owe billions of dollars to First Nations people for breaking its treaty obligations due to the historical expenses of colonization and resource extraction. I read this several … Continue reading →

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