RINOs (Resisters In Name Only)
Republican grandstanding against Trump while backing nearly all of his policies isn’t resistance — it’s just a cynical PR move.
19271 Articles by: Gezi Platform NYC
Gezi Platform NYC is an alliance of activists that engage in actions to support public protests in Turkey.
The Economy Is Leaving Young People Behind
Why do young people have a favorable view of socialism? Because the economic system has utterly failed them.
The Boss Recovery
Wages are finally rising. But it’s only bosses who are getting the pay hikes.
The Problem With Capitalist Philanthropy
Philanthropists like Howard Buffett are the darlings of journalists and the NGO world — but are they really helping Africa?
The Young Marx
The Young Karl Marx is a nuanced and surprisingly accurate portrait of the revolutionary as a young man.
Jordan Peterson’s Bullshit
Jordan Peterson’s thought is filled with pseudo-science, bad pop psychology, and deep irrationalism. In other words, he’s full of shit.
Partisans Without Purpose
If the US is in the throes of a constitutional crisis, it’s one oddly devoid of social substance.
Italy’s Missing Euro Debate
The euro was at the center of Italian political debate for years. But, as election day approaches, the issue has vanished from the stage.
An Opportunity in Disguise
Last Tuesday, Trump celebrated killing the ACA’s individual mandate. The Democrats should let it stay dead.
“Our Teachers Want to Be Part of a Movement”
St Paul teachers could soon go on strike for the first time in seventy-two years. And they’re using the Super Bowl to highlight injustices in the Twin Cities.
Expelling Dissent
Deportation doesn’t just ruin lives. It’s a longstanding tool of political repression in the US.
Macron’s Attack on Workers
The first weeks of Emmanuel Macron’s labor reforms have brought a wave of layoffs across France.
No Exceptions
Pro-Israel groups claim that the First Amendment doesn’t protect the boycott, divest, and sanctions movement. A Kansas court just ruled against them.
Only When It Suits Them
Centrist Democrats embraced identity politics in the 2016 election. Surprise, surprise — they’re now working to keep diverse candidates out who threaten their power.
The Democrats’ Half-Assed Answer to the Trump Tax Cuts
The Democratic Party brain trust is floating new ideas on taxes. Their economics are questionable and their politics are worse.
Shared Foundations
A new education project for union members tackles racism using labor’s strongest weapon: solidarity.
Better Red Than Dead
Despite poverty and blockade, Cuba has triumphed where the US has failed in health care.
The Will to Mend
What if the United States had an internationalist medical program like Cuba?