Revisiting the Meidner Plan
In the 1970s, the Swedish labor movement developed a plan to gradually socialize ownership. What can we learn from it today?
19372 Articles by: Benjamin Case
Benjamin Case is a researcher, educator, and organizer living in Pittsburgh.
What Is Trump Country?
Donald Trump’s base has always been the upper class — not poor workers.
When the Normal Is Insane
Tonight, Trump will continue the longest war in US history.
The Flight of the CEOs
Corporate leaders abandoned Trump in the wake of Charlottesville. What does it mean for his presidency?
“We Are The Lions, Mr. Manager”
On this day in 1976, a group of Asian immigrants in London began a strike that would define an era.
Between Party and Movements
Under MAS, Bolivia has seen massive decreases in poverty — but its social movements have grown weaker.
Richard Florida Is Sorry
For years, Richard Florida preached the gospel of the creative class. His new book is a mea culpa.
How to End Mass Incarceration
The American prison system is brutal and unjust. But the rhetoric of prison abolition won’t help us end its depravities.
Fortress Europe’s Last Stand?
Italy has reversed its policy on Mediterranean migration, endangering the lives of those fleeing violence and civil war.
Not Just Signing Cards
In the wake of the UAW’s loss at Nissan, it’s clear that the dominant strategies for winning a union aren’t working.
Don’t Work With Reactionaries
Richard Trumka’s strategy of working with Trump to win concessions for labor was always a naive one.
Old Left, New Victories
How one workers’ center is drawing on the past to revitalize the radical movement of the present.
Normalized Hate
We cannot ignore the relationship between the media, government, political parties, and the UK’s rising tide of far-right violence.
Finland, We Hardly Knew Ye
The Finnish welfare state is being eroded, and the far right has gained momentum. As the country turns one hundred, what’s happened to Finland?
Tear Down the Confederates’ Symbols
The battle against the remnants of Confederate sentiment is a battle against both white supremacy and class rule.
Fascism’s Pincer
We can avoid a barbarous future. But we’ll have to massively redistribute wealth first.
A Foundation, Not a Net
A good welfare state is more than just a safety net. It’s a foundation on top of which people can build their lives.
Losing the Battle and the War
Compromising on abortion rights has the potential to undermine the entire left project.
Black Judges, Black Politicians, Black Prisoners
Political elites built the carceral state — and not just white ones.
Ending the Opioid Crisis
Trump finally declared mass opioid addiction a national emergency. But he won’t take on big pharma and the social roots of the crisis.