19216 Articles by: Christina Groeger
Cristina Groeger is a history professor at Lake Forest College and a member of the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America.
Who Brexit Benefits
The British Leave vote cannot be reduced to racism — but that is the primary way the outcome will be experienced.
The Left Under Duterte
Former Philippine congressman Walden Bello on what Duterte’s election means for the Left.
Stand With Jeremy Corbyn
The embattled Labour Party leader is hated by his opponents for all the right reasons.
Defying the Investors
Thomas Ferguson on how voter alienation from corporate candidates produced this year’s dizzying election results.
Making Abortion Rights Real
Yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling was a win for reproductive rights. But the fight continues for unrestricted access to abortion.
President Trump?
Donald Trump is a vile demagogue — but he’s not as powerful as the Democratic Party wants you to believe.
Out of Work, Into the Streets
The struggle against France’s labor reform has united discontented youth with trade union militants.
The $15 Minimum Wage Is Dangerous
A high minimum wage could disrupt an economy based on crappy jobs — and that’s a good thing.
The Left Option
Today, there’s a real chance Unidos Podemos will become the most important force in Spanish politics. What do they stand for?
Notes on the Spanish Election
A strong Unidos Podemos showing in Spain’s election today would give hope to radical left forces across the continent.
The Future of Catalonia
Tomorrow’s elections in Spain could propel the Catalan left.
What’s at Stake in Spain
A guide to tomorrow’s Spanish election.
Showing Their Hand
France’s failure to criminalize recent protests is revealing fault lines in the government’s highest offices.
Mexico’s Classroom Wars
Striking Mexican teachers are fighting for justice in the classroom — and against Mexico’s violent neoliberal order.
The Cynical Sit-In
The congressional sit-in was not just cynical political theater — it was for a deeply reactionary cause.
Die Linke: Ten Years On
A decade after its formation, can Germany’s Die Linke manage its contradictions and live up to its promise?
There Is No Left Exit
We shouldn’t have illusions about transforming the EU from below. But a Leave vote would only strengthen the Right.
The Socialist Case for Remain
It’s not clear that a Leave vote would make our tasks on the Left any easier.