John Dewey’s Experiments in Democratic Socialism
John Dewey is commonly seen as the liberal philosopher par excellence. But his staunch commitment to democracy put him on a collision course with capitalism.
19586 Articles by: Enver Motala
Enver Motala is an associate of the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation (CERT) at the University of Johannesburg and of the Centre for Integrated Post-School Education and Training at the Nelson Mandela University.
Dirty Elections in Honduras, With Washington’s Blessing
US support for the corrupt election in Honduras continues its history of obstructing the country’s democracy.
Forgetting and Remembering
Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen on the self-serving stories the US state tells about the Vietnam War.
Iranians Can Do Without Bill Kristol’s Solidarity
The last thing Iranian protesters need is help from death-dealing neocons.
The Man Behind the Mask
At one time, tear gas was only deployed on the battlefield, not against civilian protesters. Then Amos Fries came along.
The Radical Paris Agreement
The much-maligned Paris climate deal has the potential to transform capitalism — if we know how to use it.
Behind the Iran Protests
An on-the-ground report from the protests in Iran, where citizens are torn between anger at their leaders and fears of becoming the next Syria.
“We’re CIOs From Alabama!”
The reminiscences of Sidney Rittenberg, a lifelong Communist activist, remind us what it meant to be on the Left in the 1940s.
Opportunity Detroit
Detroit’s glittering revival isn’t just leaving most residents behind — it’s premised on their impoverishment.
Italy’s Terrible Alternatives
Northern League, Five Star Movement… Berlusconi? Why the Right is set to dominate the Italian election.
The Myth of “Populism”
It’s the transatlantic commentariat’s favorite political put-down. It’s also historically illiterate.
Ronaldinho and the Right-Winger
Brazilian football star Ronaldinho’s recent endorsement of a far-right demagogue is another bizarre chapter in the country’s political descent.
Two Catalonias
The December 21 Catalan election saw a narrow pro-independence majority and a region more divided than ever.
It’s Not Just Trump
You can’t understand the North Korean conflict without understanding the history of US imperialism.
The ABCs of Socialism
Don’t study collective action alone.
The 2017 Jacobin Mixtape
Don’t cry in your champagne. Here’s the best of Jacobin from a remarkable year.
The Year of Resistance, Inc.
Throughout 2017, business leaders wagged their fingers at Trump with one hand while quietly accepting handouts with the other.
Matching Donations Until the New Year
Through the end of December, donations are matched, meaning your generosity will go twice as far.
The Rohingya and the World
Ending Myanmar’s ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya will require confronting both local elites and foreign capital.