Contributions from 18 September, part 4: Robin Monotti
From 18 September: Robin Monotti discusses capitalism’s need for ever-expanding markets, the turn to the human body as a new market and the militarization of supply chains which may be coming.
Contributions from 18 September, part 3: The politics of immunity
From 18 September: Dr Jenny Goodman explains why the vaccine is a socialist issue and how our health has been under attack by capitalism for many decades.
Contributions from 18 Sept, part 2: Joining Left Lockdown Sceptics
From 18 September: Emily Garcia explains how she joined Left Lockdown Sceptics and the radical feminist perspective on lockdown and the new normal.
Contributions from 18 September, part 1: A Marxist analysis
First presented on 18 September: Victor Conti’s analysis of the lockdown and the Covid regime in the context of capitalism’s historical development and the 2019 crisis.
Where is Your Line?
‘Employees who fail to report their vaccination status are ineligible to work’. California teacher Andy Lisbon explains how his district is ending medical privacy to prepare for vaccine mandates.
The Left Lockdown Sceptics meet!
Around 40 people attended Left Lockdown Sceptic’s inaugural in-person meeting in North London, travelling from distances as near as the local borough to as far as Leeds and the North West.
What’s wrong with vaccine passports? Free event in Manchester on 18 September
All are welcome. Join for speakers, Q&A and a chance to network.
Left Lockdown Sceptics meeting in London on 18 September
We’re holding a Left Lockdown Sceptics public meeting in London on 18 September. Email wqlm@yahoo.com to register.
The Mask of your Enslavement
Roberto Strongman from the Department of Black Studies at the University of California retells the story of Escrava Anastácia to explore the links between masks, muzzles, slavery and resistance.
Simon Elmer on biosecurity, capitalism and revolution
We’re pleased to republish a transcript of Frieda Vizel’s podcast featuring Simon Elmer from Architects for Social Housing. Simon is a key critic of the biosecurity state from a left perspective.