On Crime in Chicago, Orcs in Texas, and President Xi in Hollywood

On Stopping Terrorism, Annihilating Democracy, and the Only Ultimate Guarantee

The Bad Breakup With China

The US is trying to reduce its dependence on China. China is trying to be totally economically self-sufficient. But they can’t seem to let each other go.

Ghana’s Maladjustment

Africa is suffering from a continent-wide debt crisis, the result of decades of dependence on predatory international finance. Ghana is its latest victim.

The Australian Labor Party Has Always Been Loyal to Israel

In 1948, Australian Labor foreign minister Doc Evatt was instrumental in convincing the United Nations to recognize Israel. Today the ALP continues his legacy by ignoring Israel’s crimes against the Palestinian people.

Anduril: The Future of US Warfare

Palmer Luckey’s defense company, Anduril, is arming up with AI.

Seven Decades of War

The current conflict in Gaza is the latest in a long series of violent clashes.

This Machine Kills Socialists

For centuries, working-class musicians have raged against the machine.

Metal Men on the Silver Screen

We already know about the terrifying and beautiful future promised by artificial intelligence. We’ve seen it play out on film for years.

Over the Line

In the good old days, we called a novelty phone line when we wanted to talk to a machine.

Cartoonists Versus Capitalists

In 2030, Will a Robot Do Your Job?

The answer is probably no — assuming the government takes action.

The Unionization Wave Is Hitting Costco

Costco workers in Norfolk, Virginia, recently unionized, defying the company’s reputation as one that cares about workers. In an interview, a Costco worker says he and his coworkers are tired of being treated with disrespect on the job.

Javier Milei Wants to Ignite a Far-Right Cultural Revolution

Newly elected Argentine president Javier Milei outlined his radical libertarian vision at Davos. During his speech, he made it clear that any opposition to his free-market utopia would be crushed by authoritarian means.

Wall Street Won Another Oligarch Exemption

After pouring money into a lobbying campaign, Wall Street firms have won exemption from a law designed to curb money laundering.

Saltburn Is a Film About Britons’ Misunderstanding of Class

Billed as another eat-the-rich movie, Saltburn turns out to be the opposite: a film about the British middle class’s nostalgia for the aristocracy and its desperate desire to take their place.

Karl Marx Supported Arab Liberation

Late in life, Karl Marx had a brief encounter with the Arab world. Though he was never able to study the region in detail, Marx’s writings confirm his support for Arab struggles against their colonial oppressors.

A Strike Is Coming to the Nation’s Largest Public University System

The California Faculty Association is calling for a weeklong strike at the largest public university system in the United States to fight against cuts and preserve a vital public good.

Meet the Socialist Running for Michigan State House

Layla Taha is a Lebanese American socialist running to represent the Metro Detroit area in the Michigan state house. We spoke with her about her campaign, her demand for a cease-fire in Gaza, and how she plans to stand up to corporate interests if elected.

Lenin’s Final Writings Are More Talked About Than Read

Lenin died 100 years ago today, leaving behind a batch of writings that became known as his political testament. These widely misunderstood texts shed important light on his understanding of how difficult it would be to construct a socialist system in Russia.