An Empire on the Edge
Economist Mona Ali on how the United States wields the world’s most powerful currency to shore up empire and its own ruling class — and how Trump’s careless moves might blow it all up.
15 Article(s) by: Jacobin
Could Democracy by Lottery Fix a Broken System?
Elections keep handing power to elites. Anand Gopal and Ben Burgis debate whether choosing officials by lottery, as ancient Athens did, would be an improvement on representative democracy.
Deport Conor Oberst
Bright Eyes front man and enfant terrible of the early aughts indie scene Conor Oberst sat down with Jacobin to discuss the Iraq War and more.
Oliver Stone Talks to Jacobin About JFK’s Killing
The famed director explains why he thinks the national security state, including the CIA and FBI, killed John F. Kennedy — not a lone shooter.
The Manson Murders May Have Something to Do With CIA Mind-Control Experiments
Journalist Tom O’Neill’s book CHAOS uncovered undeniably bizarre facts — and high-profile lies — about the 1969 murders that we still can’t stop thinking about.
It’s Not Just the Drug War
The prison reforms on the table are unlikely to make even a dent in the forces that keep millions behind bars.
Jacobin Does Crime
We’re running short on funds. Jacobin troll Donald Hughes wants to help.
“If You Want to Call Me a Socialist Then Call Me a Socialist”
Conservative Democrat Eliot Engel’s grip on New York’s 16th congressional district appears to be slipping. We talk to Justice Democrats–endorsed contender Jamaal Bowman about the need to break with establishment politics.
Taking a Stan
An interview with the anonymous owner of @LegitTayUpdates. She’s a nineteen-year-old Taylor Swift fan in Israel — and she just finished a two-month prison sentence for refusing to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces.
An Interview With Nina Turner
Our Revolution president Nina Turner on the Democratic Party, immigration reform, democratic socialism, and a Sanders 2020 presidential run.
Jacobin Sells Out
Years ago, we warned you — it was only a matter of time before we capitulated to liberalism. Now we're selling tote bags.
The Future of Greece
Syriza continues to oversee the implementation of austerity. But all is not hopeless in Greece.
Debating the Bolivarian Revolution
Hugo Chávez’s victory set into motion the Pink Tide’s deepest attempt at social transformation. What happened?
The Empire’s Amnesia
When it comes to imperialism, Latin America never forgets, and the United States never remembers.
Don’t Study Collective Action Alone
We're offering bulk copies of The ABCs of Socialism to groups and individuals at below costs.