Unions Are Political
The Supreme Court’s Janus decision claims that unions are inherently political. It’s right. To survive, unions must politicize bargaining to raise class consciousness.
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Domenico Losurdo (1941–2018)
Domenico Losurdo was an acute critic of liberal hypocrisy and double standards in history writing.
The Portuguese Illusion
Portugal is held up as an example of the compatibility of anti-austerity policies and remaining within the Eurozone. But this story doesn’t square with Portuguese people’s everyday experience.
Why Anticapitalist Conservatism Fails
Critiques of capitalism from the Right aren’t always completely wrong. But they can’t help pulling back far short of liberation.
The Rise of Bullshit Jobs
A bullshit job is a job which is so pointless that even the person doing the job secretly believes that it shouldn’t exist. And there are more now than ever.
Anthony Kennedy’s Liberal Enablers
What accounts for Anthony Kennedy’s undeserved reputation as a moderate? Blame liberals’ longtime infatuation with establishment conservatives.
Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Won
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory is a shot across the bow of the Democratic machine. Here’s how it happened.
“I Believe We’re on the Cusp of a Labor Upsurge”
Barbara Madeloni’s presidency of the Massachusetts Teachers Association is ending. But as she explains in an interview with Jacobin, the national rank-and-file teacher insurgency isn’t going anywhere.
Six Takeaways From the Turkish Elections
Erdoğan might have triumphed in the Turkish elections, but there are still glimmers of hope amid the despotism and repression.
Grime and the City
Grime has become the soundtrack for every youth political rebellion of the last decade. Now, the communities that created it face an existential threat.
How to Abolish ICE
We need to abolish ICE. Here’s how we could actually do it.
What’s Behind the Trade War?
Trump’s burgeoning trade war is more about asserting US dominance in the world than helping American workers.
The Legacy of Barbara Madeloni
Barbara Madeloni’s presidency of the Massachusetts Teachers Association has come to an end. Her tenure offers lessons for reformers who want their unions to fight for the entire working class.
Choose Wisely
Employers love high-deductible insurance plans. They’re designed to deter patients from seeking care — and they work.
In Defense of Court-Packing
We shouldn’t let a handful of reactionary judges get in the way of progressive change. It’s time to pack the Supreme Court.
Anthony Kennedy Was Useless
Trump will replace Anthony Kennedy with a ghoul. But nobody should shed any tears over his retirement.
Trump’s Latest Bid to Punish the Poor
Trump’s plan to reorganize federal agencies sounds innocuous. But its real aim is to further gut the welfare state.
How to Defeat the Post-Janus Union Attacks
Janus opens the door to active campaigns by the Right to get members to drop their union dues. Here’s how labor can fight back.
Labor’s Choice After Janus
The Supreme Court Janus decision is a devastating defeat for labor. Public-sector unions now have two choices: continued decline, or a reversion to the kind of militant collective action of the movement’s early years.
The Roots of Trump’s Family Separation Policy
Confused about what’s new and what’s not in Trump’s cruel migrant detention policies? Here are some answers.