Jonathan Sriranganathan: Greens, capitalism and social change

Green Left's Alex Bainbridge speaks to outgoing Greens Gabba Ward councillor Jonathan Sriranganathan about politics, social change and the role of elected representatives.

Watch online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/video/video-jonathan-sriranganathan-greens-capitalism-and-social-change

0:00 Intro; 0:36 Jonno's reflections; 4:45 Elected positions and social change; 9:36 Accountability of elected reps; 15:41 Anti-capitalism; 18:16 Lack of democracy under capitalism; 23:50 The power of big capital; 26:25 Civil disobedience; 28:54 Role of police; 33:08 Radical and moderate views in the Greens; 39:13 Climate "safeguard mechanism"; 45:36 The Voice; 47:34 Left media and final comments

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