Counting on Billionaires
Philanthrocapitalists like George Soros want us to believe they can remedy the economic misery that they themselves create.
19797 Articles by: Alex Press
Communists for Austerity
In criticizing capitalism for mass consumption instead of exploitation, The Americans uses Soviet characters to valorize austerity.
Goodbye, Mr. Spock
Leonard Nimoy’s passing reminds us of the spirit of wonder and discovery represented by Spock and the Star Trek series.
Nicholas Kristof Saves the World
In his new project, Nicholas Kristof argues that hope, not politics, can solve poverty.
Syriza and the Radical Break
Syriza’s leadership is operating under difficult conditions. How should we interpret its actions, and what would an alternative look like?
Ending the Creditor’s Paradise
What would you tell six hundred leading German social democrats about their party’s handling of the Eurocrisis?
Beyond the Swedish Model
Sweden shows the promise and limits of the welfare state.
The Reality of Retreat
Syriza’s deal with Greece’s creditors hasn’t bought more time or avoided austerity. It’s demobilized Greek workers.
Nawaz Sharif’s Endless War
Support for Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaign is widespread. But it is waged largely against the poor and disenfranchised.
Golden Dawn and the “Dark Forces”
As it tries to subdue Greece’s oligarchs, Syriza also must rein in the police.
The Alternative in Greece
The negotiation strategy of Syriza’s leadership failed. But it’s not too late to avert total defeat.
Video: The School Closure Playbook
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is up for reelection tomorrow, promising to continue his campaign against public education in the city.
The Eurozone Debate
Syriza is divided over whether Greece should leave the eurozone — and at what cost.
A Different Kind of State
Leo Panitch on Syriza, party building, and how socialists should approach state power.
Hollywood at War
An unrepentant whitewash of murder and occupation, American Sniper shouldn’t be up for any Oscars tonight.
The Trouble with Dijsselbloem
Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem’s political career shows the rightward shift of European social democracy.
Germany’s New Far Right
In Germany, a “modernized” far right is marrying neoliberalism and racism. What will be the Left’s response?
Is Syriza Retreating?
The latest from Europe is not good. Syriza appears to have backtracked in negotiations, and Germany is seeking total surrender.
The Seeds of an Alternative
Thousands of oil refinery workers are striking for safer working conditions. Their fight is central to the struggle against climate change.
Seven Lessons from Greece
Since taking power, Syriza hasn’t accepted what’s been imposed, but instead fought to create a new political landscape.