The Sweatshop Feminists
Global elites have appropriated feminist language to justify brutal exploitation and neoliberal development.
19271 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.
Branding the Commons
Real-estate companies are shamelessly converting public spaces into their own personal brands.
Hillary Clinton’s Family Values
Hillary Clinton’s support for policies like welfare reform belie her claim to be a champion of children.
The Upsurge in Germany
Germany’s economic model hasn’t delivered on its promises of social justice. Does the recent strike wave pose a threat to “social partnership”?
Puerto Rico’s Dance With Debt
Puerto Rico is mired in debt and facing default. And US colonialism is one of the main culprits.
A Shared Victory
In Turkey, the Peoples’ Democratic Party is proposing sweeping democratization and an end to neoliberalism.
The Looming Austerity Package
The European “institutions” are seeking a public defeat of Syriza and the closing off of any alternative.
Obama Is No Coward
President Obama didn’t fail because he lacks courage. He failed because he represents the country’s most powerful interests.
Fighting Golden Dawn
The Greek left has a historic opportunity to marginalize fascists and address the needs of migrants.
Resurrecting the Italian Left
For decades, the Italian left was among the most militant in Europe. Can it become relevant once again?
Cuba’s Challenge
What did the Cuban Revolution accomplish and where can it go from here?
Syriza’s Red Lines
On Friday, Greece delayed its debt payment to the International Monetary Fund. Is a default imminent?
Austerity Isn’t Irrational
In Greece and elsewhere, austerity is nothing more than capitalists imposing their class interests.
Asking the Wrong Questions
No, the British Labour Party didn’t lose last month because they were too left-wing.
The New Conspicuous Consumption
A comparison of the Rich Kids of Instagram to the oil paintings of European elites.
Bringing the Resistance to Parliament
The bombing of a Peoples’ Democratic Party rally in Diyarbakir shows how threatened Turkey’s rulers have become.
Turkey After Gezi
Today’s Turkish elections are occurring in a political environment transformed by the Gezi Uprising.
Turkey’s Rejuvenated Left
Turkey goes to the polls today for parliamentary elections. How has the struggle in Kobanê shaped the country’s politics?
Unseating Erdoğan
The elections in Turkey today will be a crucial test of the Left’s ability to curtail Erdoğan’s authoritarian rule.
A People’s Facebook
Facebook wants real names. Its users want a real public space.