The American Revolution was linked to a surge of working-class political activity on both sides of the Atlantic. The struggle against British rule unfolded in tandem with another struggle over who would dominate the post-independence US.
Is Ann Arbor Ready for Democratic Socialism?
Dave Zeglen is a longtime pro-union, pro-tenant, pro-Palestine, anti-ICE organizer backed by the Democratic Socialists of America — and his sights are set on Ann Arbor City Hall.
The Outsize Political Power of Canada’s Western Separatists
Only about a quarter of Albertans support independence. But the threat of rupture nevertheless has pushed Canada’s political class toward accommodation with petro-state grievance politics.
Is British Steel the Next Green Betrayal?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s dying government is planning to nationalize British Steel, but things are not quite what they seem. His proposals may lead to thousands of job losses and cash handouts to corporations.
The EdTech Backlash Is Here, and It's Just Getting Started
Tech vendors promised personalized, frictionless learning. What American schools got instead was mind-numbing, data-hungry junk software that devalues teachers and shortchanges students. A growing movement, led by alarmed parents, is saying enough.
The Making of the Teenager
The teenager we know today came of age in the postwar era — but she owes her existence to the New Deal.
Socialism cannot mean merely managing capitalism more fairly. It must point toward a society where survival is no longer contingent on the market — and where democracy extends into the economy itself.
Meet Rae Huang, the Progressive Pastor Running for LA Mayor
Reverend Rae Huang is running for mayor of Los Angeles on a platform to expand the public sphere: social housing, free buses, a public bank, and public movie theaters. She explains how her political vision was shaped in part by her Christian background.
The Key to Climate Action Is Building Working-Class Power
We can’t address climate change without the working class. Matt Huber argues that an explicit political or rhetorical focus on the climate crisis itself may not be helpful in that effort.
Congress Is Trying to Preempt State Robotruck Regulations
Despite mounting safety concerns, House lawmakers inserted a provision into a transportation funding bill this week that would block states from establishing safeguards for self-driving trucks and other commercial vehicles — after fierce industry lobbying.
Another Chance at Blocking Funding of Israeli Settlements
In 2023, as a state assembly member, Zohran Mamdani introduced the “Not on Our Dime” bill that would block New York charities from supporting illegal Israeli settlements. Today, with pro-Palestine sentiment growing, his socialist allies reintroduced the bill.
Neoliberalism didn’t win an intellectual argument — it won power. Vivek Chibber unpacks how employers and political elites in the 1970s and ’80s turned economic turmoil into an opportunity to reshape society on their terms.
Trump Is Plunging Cuba Into a Humanitarian Crisis
From 30-hour blackouts to extreme fuel shortages, the situation in Cuba under the second Trump administration is a catastrophe. Still, Cubans are showing extraordinary creativity and resilience in the face of the suffocating blockade.
Why the US Is Losing the Iran War
US hegemony across the world seems to be waning. We can either sink deeper into violent, reactionary madness, or build a political alternative in which the United States plays a more constructive role among a community of nations.
The Enhanced Games Are a Scam on Steroids
The Enhanced Games allow athletes to dope in order to beat records in sprinting and swimming. It’s a perfect metaphor for the self-improvement industry: hurting your body and soul in order to chase a hollow idea of success.
The Real Cost of Union Busting Is Much Higher Than You Think
A new study reveals that employers are spending big to maintain their dictatorial control over the workplace and crush unions. It’s a daunting amount of money, but it’s not impossible to overcome if workers can act with clarity, unity, and strategy.