Poland’s Iron Consensus
Poland’s recent elections cemented right-wing dominance and the neoliberal trajectory of the past two decades. Can the Left recover?
19662 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.
The Anti-Poverty Swindle
Corporate-driven development partnerships benefit their sponsors more than those in the Global South.
How to Politicize a Tragedy
We must insist on the political nature of tragedy because politics offers the only way out of violence and injustice.
The Bloco Tightrope
The collapse of Portugal’s right-wing government is welcome, but the Left risks becoming complicit in a new round of austerity.
Progress Without Politics
A new book on Ruth Bader Ginsburg celebrates the liberal project of achieving social change through the courts. But that project has failed.
Challenging Abe’s Japan
The growing youth movement against Prime Minister Shinzō Abe is disrupting Japan’s conservative status quo.
Taking Peace Seriously
Israel’s brutal occupation and refusal to negotiate a just settlement are to blame for the recent spike in violence.
The Worst Company in the World
Brazil’s Vale corporation masks brutal exploitation with the language of South-South solidarity.
From Ed Miliband to Jeremy Corbyn
Ed Miliband was no radical. But he helped lay the groundwork for Jeremy Corbyn’s rise, New Left Review’s Robin Blackburn argues.
The Power of a Dollar
Microcredit is nothing more than a socially validated way for financial elites to exploit the poor.
Abolish the Military
We should honor those killed and injured in past US wars by stopping future ones.
The Philanthropy Hustle
Global North or South, private foundations are part of the problem, not the solution.
Development From Below
Capitalists are interested in profit, not development. Only workers can empower the Global South.
De Blasio’s Broken Windows
Leading liberal Bill de Blasio is turning away from social programs in favor of tough-on-crime policies.
Liberalism = Conservatism + Time
What Hillary Clinton, Antonin Scalia, and a reactionary nineteenth-century judge have in common.
How Class Kills
A recent study showing rising mortality rates among middle-aged whites drives home the lethality of class inequality.
What’s Next After Keystone XL?
The rejection of the Keystone XL is a victory for the planet. But it’s also a reminder of how much more needs to be done.
Assessing Trotsky
How should we assess the legacy of Leon Trotsky?
Kashmir’s Struggle for Freedom
The occupation in Kashmir should be seen for what it is: a brutal suppression of self-determination.
What Happened to the French Left?
Many thought the Parti de gauche would reinvigorate the French left. Why has the effort failed?