The Birth of the Strike
Why are strikes called “strikes”? The answer goes back 250 years, to the birth-pangs of the working class.
19159 Articles by: Julia Goodman
Selling the Communist Manifesto at Barneys
How I learned to stop worrying about marketing the class struggle.
Organize. Strike. Organize
Capitalism is always in flux. What hasn’t changed is the power of the strike.
Ortega on Trial
The recent protests in Nicaragua began as a response to austerity reforms. They’ve snowballed into something much bigger.
Traumas of Dispossession
We’re living through another crisis of American family farming. But don’t expect a rural revolt any time soon.
Shock Therapy or Sanctions
In today’s election Venezuela’s opposition offers only two paths: further strangling of the economy or dire shock therapy.
The Empire and the Election
Whatever the outcome of today’s Venezuelan election, the US has neither the right nor the moral standing to intervene.
The United States vs Democracy
Trump’s policy towards Venezuela has become increasingly aggressive in the run-up to tomorrow’s elections.
It Just Won’t Die
The British monarchy’s stubborn hold has turned the country into a historical theme park.
Everything You Need to Know About the Turkish Elections
Turkey is headed for snap elections — and Erdoğan’s continued quest for dominance is again on the line.
Caution on “Lexit”
Critics are right to question Remainers’ scare tactics. But the case for a progressive Brexit still hasn’t been made.
The Shocking Truth About Russia’s Troll Campaign
The Russian Facebook ads that destroyed American democracy have now been released. Try not to laugh — it’s serious business.
Striking Big Brown
UPS might be the next target of the national strike wave — but under very unusual circumstances.
Barricading the University
French students face a critical juncture in their fight against Emmanuel Macron. But the movement’s real strength may lie outside the campus.
In Colombia, the Center Isn’t Holding
With elections weeks away, Colombian politics are polarizing and the country’s historic peace agreement is at risk.
Gentrifying the Los Angeles River
Once marginalized by the city’s elite, LA’s riverside neighborhoods are now facing revitalization — and displacement.
Seventy Years Since the Nakba
Despite Israel’s best efforts, the Palestinians have not disappeared.
A War in the Desert
Don’t ask if the US-Mexican border will be “militarized.” It already is — and it’s taking hundreds of lives a year.
Remembering the Saur Revolution
Forty years ago, communists took over Afghanistan hoping to bring modernization and social progress to the country. Were their sweeping reforms doomed to fail?
The Stakes of the Great Return March
For seventy years, Israeli violence has permeated every aspect of Palestinians’ lives. Once again, Palestinians are resisting.