Bernie and the Movement
Bernie Sanders is a boon to progressive politics. But we need a movement that rebuilds the networks and organizations of the Left.
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Rodrigo Duterte’s One-Man Revolution
Rodrigo Duterte’s authoritarian vision is no way forward for the Philippines.
The Streetcar Hustle
We need bold new transit projects. But Bill de Blasio’s streetcar plan shows we won’t get them by catering to private developers.
Remembering the Chartists
The Chartist movement shows the enormous struggle it’s taken to secure democratic rights — and how far we have yet to go.
Why Bernie Can Win
The pundits are wrong. Bernie Sanders is the most electable candidate this November.
Millennials Are Not Here To Save Us
There’s nothing inherently revolutionary — or reactionary — about Millennials.
Against the Law
For unions, the most important question isn’t who will replace Scalia. It’s how to knock down the barriers labor law imposes.
The Slow Violence of Climate Change
The spectacle of international climate negotiations shows that climate justice won’t come through existing institutions.
Searching for New Politics
The Democratic Party has a history of throwing up barriers to working-class organization that Bernie Sanders will find hard to overcome.
The Goldman Sachs Theory of Capitalism
Goldman Sachs economists are questioning the efficacy of capitalism — but for all the wrong reasons.
The Supreme Court After Scalia
The Supreme Court is a bulwark of reaction. We should be checking its power, not paying deference to it.
The Forgotten Heroes
It’s not about Bernie Sanders. John Lewis’s statement denigrates the unknown heroes of the Civil Rights Movement.
To Fall in Love, Click Here
Inside the love triangle between you, your soul mate, and capitalism.
The Life of Jenny Marx
This Valentine’s Day, the life of Jenny Marx reminds us of the love it takes to be a revolutionary socialist.
Socialism Is Love
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When Bill and Hillary Crossed the Picket Line
In 1971, Bill and Hillary Clinton went on their first date — and scabbed.
End Private Property, Not Kenny Loggins
Socialists want a world without private property. But you can keep your Kenny Loggins records.
The Small-Town Charter Wars
The fight to stop the growth of a charter school in one small New Jersey town.
A Funeral in Bethlehem
A visit to the West Bank reveals the everyday brutality of the Israeli occupation.
The Alternative to Lulism
Brazil needs a left opposition capable of resisting both Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment and deepening austerity.