What a Bernie Sanders Presidency Would Look Like
Bernie Sanders often argues, “Beating Trump is not good enough.” This is an understatement. The world quite literally depends on us winning a political revolution. Only Bernie has a plan for that.
113 Article(s) by: Daniel Denvir
Daniel Denvir is the author of All-American Nativism and the host of The Dig on Jacobin Radio.
Today’s Socialist Revival Began on the Streets of Seattle 20 Years Ago
The global justice movement exploded onto the scene in protests against the Seattle WTO meetings twenty years ago today. The movement was far from perfect, but its anarchist, direct action-oriented politics were crucial learning experiences for a left that has today finally found its footing.
Bernie Sanders’s New Immigration Proposal Is Incredibly Strong
With the release of his immigration plan yesterday, Bernie Sanders has set the bar on a just and humane immigration, border, and labor policy agenda — and made it clear that immigrants are central to a united, insurgent American working class.
Rashida Tlaib Wants to Tax the Rich, Save Detroit, and Free Palestine
Rashida Tlaib talks to Jacobin about her family’s struggles, fighting giveaways to Detroit’s mega-rich developers, trespassing (allegedly) to stop environmental racism on the waterfront, ending poverty, justice for Palestine, and why Congress should impeach Trump.
A Communist Mayor in Chile Explains How to Govern Locally From the Left
Even under right-wing governments, local leftist leaders can have a massive impact. Daniel Jadue describes the “people’s pharmacy,” cheap eye-care and glasses, public housing, left approaches to community safety, and much more instituted during his time as the Communist mayor of Recoleta, one of the thirty-seven municipalities that make up Greater Santiago, Chile.
How Bernie Should Talk About Borders
Bernie Sanders’s recent comments on open borders played into a right-wing trap. But his strong record on immigration suggests he can advance a program for immigrant rights that sees immigrants as key players in winning a society for the many, not the few.
Howard Zinn’s Life on the Frontlines
Howard Zinn’s life was a model for left-wing intellectuals to both produce and take action to transform the world.
“We Need to Fight for Aloha”
Hawaii congressional candidate and democratic socialist Kaniela Ing on taking on Hawaii’s biggest corporations, a bold climate change agenda, and the necessity of opposing US imperialism.
A New Party of a New Type
The Democratic Party is hopelessly corporate, but election law is stacked against third parties. The Left needs an independent organization that can stay flexible about running as Democrats but behaves with the discipline of a real party.
Bernie Sanders: Bold Politics Is Good Politics
Bernie Sanders on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory, Jeremy Corbyn’s success, and why his policy agenda is winning in states across the country.
An Interview With Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon explains why she’s running for Governor of New York, why the Koch Brothers love Andrew Cuomo, and her place in the rise of progressive politics within the Democratic Party.
Why Marx’s Capital Still Matters
David Harvey on why Karl Marx’s Capital is still the defining guide to understanding — and overcoming — the horrors of capitalism.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, In Her Own Words
In an extensive interview, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses the nuts and bolts of her recent victory, why centrist Democrats are vulnerable to left-wing challengers, voter disenfranchisement, the political status of Puerto Rico, and much more.
The Shock Doctrine Comes to Puerto Rico
An interview with Naomi Klein and Mercedes Martinez, president of the Puerto Rican Teachers Federation.
The Roots of Trump’s Immigration Barbarity
The outrage over Trump’s heartless family separation policy provides an opportunity to reverse the bipartisan consensus that has long victimized immigrants.
“The Momentum Is With Us”
A Jacobin conversation with Bernie Sanders on the state of left politics today.
The Psychology of Russiagate
Glenn Greenwald on Russiagate and the comforting answers it offers to despondent liberals.
The Political Philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr wasn’t just a brilliant orator and organizer. He was also a groundbreaking thinker.
Beyond “Race Relations”
Barbara and Karen Fields, the authors of Racecraft, on the illusion of race, the dead-end of “whiteness,” and the need to revive class politics.
It’s Not Just Trump
You can’t understand the North Korean conflict without understanding the history of US imperialism.