GWO in Interesting Times: Joint Editorial

This editorial explores our contemporary "interesting times," marked by intensifying global crises—deepening inequalities, conflicts in regions like Gaza and Sudan, and an escalating climate emergency—that expose systemic flaws in political, economic, and social structures. The rise of right-wing populism amplifies these vulnerabilities, introducing narratives of nationalism, sexism, and racism that threaten human rights and democratic norms. In the United States, the resurgence of Trump has emboldened misogynistic, homophobic, and xenophobic ideologies, reflecting a broader pattern of power, patriarchy, race, and capitalism converging to sustain systemic inequities. Against this backdrop, the authors of this collaborative editorial, members of the Gender, Work & Organization board, draw on diverse disciplinary and geographical perspectives to highlight how these inequities disproportionately affect marginalized communities. They advocate feminist, intersectional, and decolonial approaches to dismantle hierarchical structures of oppression. Beyond critique, the editorial envisions new possibilities for inclusive futures, emphasizing the transformative potential of grassroots activism, policy reforms, and rigorous scholarship in charting equitable paths forward.