Plutocracy has always been a fundamental part of real existing democracy. As long as resources are unevenly distributed, the rich can always buy others’ votes—either literally, or by promising them a piece of the pie, or else by means of propaganda and intimidation.

But today, it has advanced so far that one billionaire can singlehandedly change the course of an election.

If we want self-determination, we can't simply reform the system. We have to abolish capitalism, the process that concentrates wealth in so few hands.

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Afro-Caribbean revolutionary and psychiatrist Frantz Fanon is perhaps the most influential anti-colonial thinker of his time. He died on this day, December 6th, in 1961.

His life and works have inspired national liberation movements and political activism throughout the Global South and beyond - planting the seeds of revolution in the hearts and minds of millions.

Here are some key facts and quotes to chew over. We’d love to know if his message appeals to you in the comments.