30 Disturbing Anti-Capitalism Posts That Hit Too Close To Home

Elon Musk’s fortune is believed to be worth close to 400 billion dollars. Yes. You read that right. And he doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Meanwhile, there are childreneating sandfor dinner, and others starving to death back in South Africa, where Musk was born. “Therichget richer and the poor die trying” rings more true than ever. And it’s a fact that’s quite hard to stomach.But there are many people and organizations working to change things. The Hampton Institute is a proletarian (working class) think tank founded in 2013. The virtual non-profit aims to “build class consciousness” and “end oppressive systems like capitalism, white supremacy, and patriarchy.” Their IG pageHampton Thinkis filled with eye-opening content that might make you see the world through a different lens.Bored Pandahas picked the best anti-capitalist posts from the page, and compiled a list for you to scroll through while you impatiently await your next pay check.This post may includeaffiliate links.

But there are many people and organizations working to change things. The Hampton Institute is a proletarian (working class) think tank founded in 2013. The virtual non-profit aims to “build class consciousness” and “end oppressive systems like capitalism, white supremacy, and patriarchy.” Their IG pageHampton Thinkis filled with eye-opening content that might make you see the world through a different lens.Bored Pandahas picked the best anti-capitalist posts from the page, and compiled a list for you to scroll through while you impatiently await your next pay check.

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Social media post discussing left vs. right perspectives on gender, race, and sexuality; relates to anti-capitalism themes.

Text on a wall highlighting anti-capitalism sentiment, reads, “The only minority destroying this country are the billionaires."

Social media post critiquing capitalism and discussing free speech in relation to power and systemic issues.

In his bio, Jenkinssayshe’s a military veteran, a formerworld record-holding powerlifter, a former Division III strong safety, and a Wobbly (member of the Industrial Workers of the World).

Anti-capitalism post highlighting wealth disparity and economic inequality statistics.

Tweet criticizing capitalism, expressing concern over its impact on human nature and mutual care.

Tweet expressing anti-capitalism sentiment about working class people’s relationship with capitalism, posted by JJIsAMarxist2.

The Institute’s name is a tribute to former Black Panther Party member and revolutionary martyr, Fred Hampton. HI operates virtually, without any physical offices, with members and contributors locatedaround the world, working to “build class consciousness” and “end oppressive systems like capitalism, white supremacy, and patriarchy.”The HI considers itself the opposite of the traditional think tank. It’s not aligned with any political party, “orotherinterest groups of the elite.”

The HI considers itself the opposite of the traditional think tank. It’s not aligned with any political party, “orotherinterest groups of the elite.”

Tweet questioning self-interest in rights, highlighting anti-capitalism themes.

Protest sign criticizing capitalism, crowd in the background.

Tweet displaying a satirical take on capitalism using a fishing analogy.

“Rich people have always had class consciousness because… they want to stay rich,“wroteJenkins in a paper titled The Capitalist Coup Called Neoliberalism.“This collective consciousness led the ‘founding fathers’ of theUnited Statesto set up systems of governance that would, first and foremost, protect them (the wealthy, landowning minority) from the landless, working majority (slaves, indentured servants, laborers). Since then, the rich have had undue influence on every aspect of US life: housing,foodproduction and distribution, education, media, and politics.”

“Rich people have always had class consciousness because… they want to stay rich,“wroteJenkins in a paper titled The Capitalist Coup Called Neoliberalism.

“This collective consciousness led the ‘founding fathers’ of theUnited Statesto set up systems of governance that would, first and foremost, protect them (the wealthy, landowning minority) from the landless, working majority (slaves, indentured servants, laborers). Since then, the rich have had undue influence on every aspect of US life: housing,foodproduction and distribution, education, media, and politics.”

Illustration depicting a media camera focusing on conflict between two figures, symbolizing anti-capitalism themes.

Anti-capitalism post about health insurance profiteering being illegal in the US before 1973.

Anti-capitalism post criticizing healthcare companies for prioritizing profits over patient care.

Disturbing anti-capitalism post by a therapist highlighting money over therapy needs, shared on Twitter.

Tweet criticizing capitalism, discussing societal issues and the protection of the wealthy, referencing a hotline for CEOs.

Tweet by Hampton Institute criticizing sacrifices imposed on workers to protect wealth, highlighting anti-capitalism sentiment.

Tweet by user ymayer critiquing capitalism, highlighting the impact of wealthy individuals' actions on society.

Text post by Hampton Institute discussing anti-capitalism and the impact of a general strike on working-class power.

Text from Hampton Institute highlighting anti-capitalism views on working-class debt and basic needs expenses.

Anti-capitalism post by Hampton Institute on societal consequences and lack of responsibility in modern capitalism.

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Tweet criticizing capitalism, highlighting consumption as freedom and worker power as a threat.

Protester holding anti-capitalism sign on urban street, highlighting housing inequality issues.

Anti-capitalism post questioning government’s historical design limits, by Dennis M. Hogan, shared on social media.

Anti-capitalism post highlighting tension between worker priorities and profit in capitalism.

Anime character with text criticizing capitalism, highlighting sick days and health insurance as perks.

Illustration depicting anti-capitalism themes with symbols of inequality, homelessness, and wealth disparity.

Anti-capitalism post criticizing exploitation in capitalist mindset.

Tweet criticizing capitalism, highlighting the discomfort and inconvenience of boycotting as essential aspects.

Anti-capitalism post by Hampton Institute discussing exploitation by capitalists living off others' labor.

Cartoon character presenting anti-capitalism message about commute time on a stage.

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Collage with Martin Luther King Jr. and protest imagery, featuring anti-capitalism quote on socialism.

Anti-capitalism illustration depicting resource exploitation with a quote by Michael Parenti.

Tweet critiquing capitalism, highlighting the contrast between war funding and struggles with education and healthcare costs.

Three-part illustration titled Equality, Equity, Capitalism criticizing capitalism using cartoon figures and stacked crates.

A tweet critiquing capitalism, discussing the decline of U.S. wealth and power, dated December 3, 2024.

Anti-capitalism post by Brendan Karet, critiquing tech founders for app development practices.

Anti-capitalism quote about youth education and unemployment by Huey Newton.

Tweet criticizing capitalism, highlighting ambulance costs and EMTs needing food banks.

A historical figure speaking passionately against economic injustice with a quote about racial and economic power redistribution.

A post on anti-capitalism highlighting interdependent community care for societal salvation.

A tweet criticizing capitalism, highlighting issues in both blue and red states prioritizing capital over people.

Storefront displaying luxury bedroom decor with “Capitalism will never solve homelessness” text, highlighting anti-capitalism sentiment.

Tweet criticizing corporate greed and Chipotle price hikes, featuring Chipotle logo.

Character from The Incredibles confronts his boss, reflecting anti-capitalism themes.

Child playing with a toy guillotine, labeled as a “proletarian revolution” action playset, illustrating anti-capitalism themes.

A person in a humorous meme about anti-capitalism and systemic failures.

A speaker passionately addresses a crowd, discussing issues related to capitalism and economic inequality.

Text post on social media with anti-capitalism themes discussing justification and Palestinian support.

Anti-capitalism post by Kamau Franklin quotes Fidel on capitalism’s incapacity to solve poverty.

Anti-capitalism post by Hampton Institute critiquing capitalism’s role in homelessness and labor exploitation.

A person in contemplation next to shelves, with an anti-capitalism quote about awareness.

Man in a red suit pushes a colorful hand truck, referencing anti-capitalism themes on Gen Z workforce issues.

Anti-capitalism post questions capitalist conditioning of working-class children.

Tweet text criticizing political choices referencing anti-capitalism sentiment.

Anti-capitalism post with quotes about trillionaires, CEO, and tariffs, featuring two men in discussion outdoors.