A Very Kautsky Christmas
The oppressed of the Middle Ages drew on Christian teachings to develop a moral critique of their era’s inequality and unfairness.
21058 Article(s) by: Elizabeth Mahony
New York’s Cop Coup
It’s not just that New York’s leaders are spineless. They’re frightened, which is far more dangerous.
The Future of the Republican Party
Battles between the Tea Party and traditional business interests are reshaping capital’s favorite party.
The Alternative in Cuba
The resumption of US – Cuban relations is a real victory. But Cuban workers face renewed economic liberalization with little political opening.
Thinking Serious Thoughts
We’re not saying we’re on North Korea’s side this time around. But we’re definitely not on Seth Rogen’s.
Making Work Meaningful
Economist Josh Mason on the future of working-class politics in the United States.
The Unfinished Civil War
Liberals write off the South, but no justice can be achieved in the United States without progressive movements winning there.
Imperialists for “Human Rights”
The language of “human rights” has become the language of Western aggression.
Racism in Stephen Harper’s Canada
In a time of austerity, Canada’s prime minister has mastered the art of xenophobic demonization.
“Remember Me as a Revolutionary Communist”
Reflections on the life of Leslie Feinberg, the late radical activist and author of Stone Butch Blues.
Teachers and Cops
Teachers unions must join the struggle against police violence and for racial equality.
Who Killed Eric Garner?
Eric Garner’s murder is not only about the justice system. It’s about how capitalism creates racialized categories of “surplus” people.
Remaking the South African Left
A revived South African trade union movement could challenge the ANC from its left.
Foucault’s Responsibility
Foucault was not asking the “right questions.” And the answers he came up with helped disorient the Left.
Love Ideologically
Jayashree Kamble on how she combined her interest in romance novels with her growing political consciousness.
Out Here It’s 2014
The New Republic was trapped in the year 1954 — and wanted the rest of us to join them there.
No More Eric Garners
To end police violence, we must end policing as we know it.
Losing Homelessness in an Excel Sheet
The federal government is using data gimmicks to mask the true scope of homelessness.
Beyond the Welfare State
We must fight for a robust and universal welfare state, but the socialist imagination cannot end there.
Reactionaries in Space
Interstellar celebrates American-style frontier expansion and retrograde masculinity. It’s an ideological monstrosity.