The Post-Recession Literature We Needed
For millennials struggling to make it in the post-crash economy, class is everywhere: in their friendships, their sex lives, their doctor’s office. That’s why Sally Rooney’s novels have been so successful.
19650 Articles by: Abigail Torre
Abigail Torre grew up in Chile and now lives in Berkeley, California where she is cochair of the East Bay chapter of Democratic Socialists of America.
Antisemitism and the Crisis of Liberalism
Contemporary antisemitism must be confronted. Yet liberals who insist on equating leftists like Jeremy Corbyn with the open antisemitism of right-wing figures like Donald Trump are not only blatantly dishonest, but prevent us from fighting anti-Jewish bigotry.
A Generation Is Learning How to Strike
The US Youth Climate Strike is building a culture of resistance among young people that hasn’t been seen in this country in decades. Isra Hirsi — the daughter of Ilhan Omar — is at the center of it.
The Red Children’s Stories
In nineteenth-century Britain, a rich tradition of socialist fables and children’s stories denounced the capitalist system and its frightening inequities.
The Vast Majority, a Podcast from Jacobin
The Vast Majority is hosted by managing editor Micah Uetricht.
No to War on Iran
The jury long ago returned its verdict on US intervention in the Middle East: a similar catastrophe in Iran must be prevented.
Bernie’s Millions
No, Bernie is not part of the 1 percent. He’s fighting against the interests of the super-rich and outlets like Politico hate him for it.
AMLO Can’t Do This Alone
Both Mexican and international elites want to scuttle AMLO’s progressive agenda. He’ll only overcome their resistance with mass mobilization.
The University Is a Battleground
The legal status of academic unions has always been precarious. But that hasn’t stopped graduate workers from organizing.
Salvini Isn’t About to Take Over Europe
Matteo Salvini, Italy’s hard-right interior minister, has no intention of taking his country out of the eurozone. And his plans to change the EU from within are surprisingly feeble.
From the Trade Unions to Modi’s BJP
George Fernandes was the legendary socialist behind India’s massive 1974 railway strike. But by the end of his life, he embraced a reactionary Hindu nationalism.
Elizabeth Warren Can and Should Do Better on Foreign Policy
Elizabeth Warren is pushing things in a progressive direction on the domestic front. But she’s far too wedded to US imperialism abroad.
Venezuela Was Supposed to Be Easy
After Juan Guaidó’s fumbling coup attempt in Venezuela, it appears advocates of regime change have fallen flat on their faces. But anti-imperialist mobilization is still as necessary as ever.
John Wick 3 Delivers the Justice We All Crave
Life in America sucks. Average people are constantly wronged and have little recourse to justice. That’s why it’s so satisfying to watch Keanu Reeves kick everyone’s ass over and over in the John Wick movies.
Shed No Tears for Theresa May
Theresa May climbed her way up the political ladder by pushing policies that brought misery to others. Her ignominious fall is richly deserved.
The European Left in Disarray
As voters elect a new European Parliament, the Left is split between multiple “unity projects.” And none of them have a clear idea how to transform the EU.
How Obama Failed
On every level, the Obama administration couldn’t break with neoliberalism. We’re living with its failures today.
Tiffany Cabán Knows Who the Bad Guys Are
Tiffany Cabán is running for Queens district attorney on a simple message: stop incarcerating poor people. Start holding landlords and bosses accountable for their crimes.
Eleven Theses on Venezuela
US policy towards Venezuela is not motivated by a concern for democracy or human rights. And its arrogant intervention is making the country’s humanitarian crisis even worse.
The European Union Is an Antidemocratic Disgrace
The European Parliament elections start today. But the body itself is an insult against democracy that exists only to rubber-stamp neoliberal rule.