A Liberal-Libertarian Unholy Alliance
A left-right alliance won’t do anything to fight inequality.
20378 Article(s) by: Julia Goodman
Behind the Resignation
The brief resignation of Lebanon’s prime minister is tied to Saudi Arabia’s plans for regional supremacy.
Why Is There No “Saudi-Gate”?
For decades, the DC establishment has been on the payroll of a foreign terror state. But because it’s Saudi Arabia, you won’t hear a peep.
Brazil’s Abortion Battle
The Brazilian right’s efforts to destroy abortion rights are key to their broader crusade against the Left.
Strike Friday at Amazon.it
Logistics workers in Italy are beginning to fight back against companies like Amazon and IKEA.
How Washington Hacked Mongolia’s Democracy
When the US intervened in Mongolia’s elections, they did a lot more than leak emails.
Something Has to Give
The latest figures show that more and more young people are taking on higher and higher levels of student debt.
Thinking Small
The rise of the “micro-unit” indicates that politicians have given up on affordable housing.
Politics Without Politics
A new book offers a flawed road map for rebuilding the Left.
From Revitalization to Dispossession
On the twentieth anniversary of New Labor Forum, Steve Fraser reflects on organized labor’s hopes and disappointments over the last two decades.
Net Neutrality Is Just the Beginning
The internet faces a choice: corporate monopoly or public control.
Goodbye and Good Riddance, Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe was no socialist. He was a man obsessed with his own power and control.
A New Democracy or a New Oligarchy?
Recent elections in Nepal may further entrench divisions that have stalled democratic progress for a decade.
The End of the Old Brigade
Gerry Adams is stepping down as Sinn Féin president — what legacy will his long leadership leave behind?
Workers Win Big in Ontario
In Ontario, the Fight for $15 just won a huge victory.
Why They Hate Us
The US dropped napalm on civilians and leveled entire cities during the Korean War. That’s why North Korea is so hostile to America.
Will the Saudis Go to War?
The Persian Gulf may be on the brink of a new regional war.
Cartoons and Class Struggle
In 1941, Disney animators walked off work to demand that the New Deal be brought to the Magic Kingdom.
Why Are Rich People So Anxious?
What happens when your moral code is tied to the bottom line.
The Postal Banking Solution
The post office can offer financial services that private banks won’t. In fact, it’s done it before.