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.
122 Article(s) by: Daniel Denvir
Daniel Denvir is the author of All-American Nativism and the host of The Dig on Jacobin Radio.
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.
Donald Trump’s Reactionary Mind
Burke, Hayek . . . Trump? Yes, The Donald fits well within the right-wing tradition.
The Ecological Is Political
In the coming crisis, inequality will kill as many people as storms do.
Justice Deferred
DACA only exists because young activists fought fearlessly for it. Its end would be a blow to the movement for immigration justice.
Politicize Hurricane Harvey
There's no avoiding politics when talking about Hurricane Harvey and its tragic aftermath.
The Narco-State to the North
The astronomical levels of drug violence and corruption in Mexico can be directly attributed to the policies of the United States.
The Root of Appalachia’s Problems
The main problem for Appalachia and the white working class is capitalism. It always has been.
A New Day in Philadelphia
A left-wing civil rights lawyer is within reach of becoming Philadelphia's district attorney. Can he use the office to roll back mass incarceration?
Picking up the Threads of Struggle
Two years ago, the Baltimore Uprising pointed the way towards a new, militant antiracist struggle. Today, the young movement must adapt to the Trump era.
Welfare for Everyone
Liberal talking points on race and the welfare state reflect deeply conservative ideas. The Left should demand welfare for all.
America’s Durable Monstrosity
New figures show that the US prison population has dropped. But mass incarceration remains firmly intact.
Stand With Keith Ellison
We can debate what Ellison can accomplish as the chair of a party dedicated to selling out workers — but there is no doubt about who would cheer his defeat.