Social Democracy Without the Struggle

Michael Moore’s new film idealizes progressive reforms abroad while ignoring the political struggles it took to win them.

Iceland’s Revolution

After its financial crisis, Iceland put bankers in jail. But it didn’t rein in capital.

Why the Working Class?

Workers are at the heart of the capitalist system. And that’s why they are at the center of socialist politics.

Labor for Trump?

For anyone familiar with New York City’s correction officers’ union, their affection for Donald Trump comes as no surprise.

Apple Isn’t Your Friend

Apple is being praised for defending its users’ privacy. But its main concern is its bottom line.

The Egyptian Counterrevolution

Despite the best efforts of Egypt’s elite, the struggle for democracy has not been extinguished.

A Bernie Upset?

Can Bernie Sanders win the delegate battle? It won’t be easy  —  but here’s one way it could happen.

All of Kissinger’s Friends

Last night’s Democratic debate showed how thoroughly liberals have renounced the anti-interventionist tradition.

Chasing Utopia

Worker ownership and cooperatives will not succeed by competing on capitalism’s terms.

The Making of Jeremy Corbyn

Jeremy Corbyn drew on the historic struggles of the Labour left and new social movements to power his successful party leadership bid.

The Tyranny of Tie Guy

Are subway riders being rude? Blame capitalism.

Educate, Agitate, Organize

The Left’s engagement with the Sanders campaign is about more than one nomination in a rotten and compromised party.

“They Want to Prohibit Us From Dreaming”

A 2014 interview with renowned Honduran activist Berta Cáceres, who was assassinated last week.

Building a Social-Democratic Majority

The Meaning of International Women’s Day

The first International Women’s Day was celebrated 103 years ago by revolutionaries in Russia.

The Means of Escape

The communists in the Coen brothers’ Hail Caesar! are silly caricatures, but the film upholds basic Marxist premises.

Reparations Isn’t a Political Demand

The reparations demand resides largely in the realm of the political imaginary. There are more effective means of fighting oppression.

Up From Liberalism

Only a forthright anticapitalism can end the reign of Third Way politics.

Rebuilding the Bolivarian Revolution

The Right’s recent success in Venezuela shows how vital it is to reclaim and democratize Hugo Chávez’s project.

ICE’s War on Refugees

The federal government’s deportation raids are an inhumane response to a humanitarian crisis.