Same Trump, New Shine
Trump’s Congressional address gave his nightmarish agenda a newly “presidential” gloss. We should be worried.
19710 Articles by: Jonathan Sas
Jonathan Sas has worked in senior policy and political roles in government, think tanks, and the labor movement. He is an honorary witness to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. His writing has appeared in the Toronto Star, National Post, the Tyee, and Maisonneuve.
Still in the Shadow of Terror
The greatest threat to Colombia’s peace deal doesn’t come from the Left, but from right-wing paramilitaries.
After Privatization
Even after public services have been privatized, workers have opportunities to fight back.
Supporting a Feminism for the 99%
Hillary Clinton’s failed candidacy exposed the limits of corporate feminism. We need something better.
Capitalism’s Theologian
Michael Novak made his name by providing theological cover for capitalism. The passing of his generation signals a new opening for religious socialism.
What Happened to Keith Ellison?
The Democratic establishment waged war on Keith Ellison. We should respond in kind.
How the Left Can Win
Robert Brenner and Bhaskar Sunkara on how the Left can seize the momentum and build a majority.
When Jail Becomes a Death Sentence
Incarceration is on the rise in small, poor towns across the country — often with deadly consequences.
“Where Are the People of Color?”
Guilt is a sad, passive emotion — and it won’t help us build a more diverse left.
A Socialist Approach to Free Speech
Liberal defenses of free speech ring hollow. But socialists can’t abandon the principle.
Bob Crow in Rojava
Who are the British volunteers fighting with the Kurdish YPG in Rojava?
Steve Bannon’s Autobahn
You can’t fight Herrenvolk populism with weak-tea liberalism.
In Defense of the Lecture
As universities replace the lecture with active learning pedagogy, we should remember the benefits of collective listening.
Bob White (1935–2017)
Canadian union organizer and leader Bob White was committed to charting an independent and democratic course for workers.
Why Women Should Strike
The Women’s Strike on March 8 can help ramp up the movement against Trump.
Charlie Chaplin in Moscow
Early Soviet filmmakers took great inspiration from Charlie Chaplin, but his critique of mass production put him at odds with them.
India’s Short Road to Crisis
For India’s poor, the cost of Prime Minister Modi’s demonetization policy is steep.
Marilyn Young (1937–2017)
Militarism runs deep in the United States, but historian Marilyn Young never gave up believing that it could be overcome.
China and Trumpism
Many believe Trump’s administration will usher in a new era of protectionism. But it’s not that simple.
LeBron and the Union
Things are going well for NBA players. But their livelihoods still rest in the hands of the league’s stars.