A War for Power
The “war on terrorism” is a farce. But unless we stop them, US elites will carry it on forever.
20407 Article(s) by: Julia Goodman
Expanding the Umbrella Revolution
Workers must play a decisive role in Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution if movement demands are to go beyond political rights.
Post-Politics in Brazil
Marina Silva’s “post-ideological” politics is attracting support in advance of Sunday’s Brazilian elections.
The War on Migrants
Migrant workers in cities like Tijuana bear the brunt of global capitalism’s assault on labor.
A Life on the Left
Frances Fox Piven on her political development and life’s work with popular movements.
Higher Education’s Aristocrats
While tuition increases continue to burden students, a small group of administrators are getting rich.
Liberalism and Gentrification
Gentrification isn’t a cultural phenomenon — it’s a class offensive by powerful capitalists.
Scotland’s Democratic Horizons
Scottish independence achieved mass support because it gave ordinary people the sense that they can control their own destiny.
Workers Against Israel
Nothing is more crucial to the success of BDS than the movement’s relationship with organized labor.
Patients Last
Prime Healthcare Services — like the rest of the for-profit health industry — shows capitalism at its worst.
We Need a Global Carbon Tax
A global carbon tax can both mitigate climate change and radically redistribute wealth.
People’s Climate March FAQ
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s mobilizations against climate change.
Don’t Back Down
If Karen Lewis runs for Chicago mayor, she should do so as an unapologetic progressive.
Against Sharing
“Sharing economy” companies like Uber shift risk from corporations to workers, weaken labor protections, and drive down wages.
The Promise of Socialist Feminism
Rebuilding the Left will require drawing on socialist-feminist traditions.
Yes to a Socialist Scotland
The British establishment faces potential humiliation today at the ballot box, but millions of Scots feel empowered to build a better society.
Bring on Scottish Independence
British elites fear Scottish independence for a reason.
Scotland, 9/19
Scotland’s Yes campaign has been a bright spot for the Left. But will independence really challenge neoliberalism?
“Indian” Wars
US imperialism today still bears reminders of past massacres of indigenous people.
The Poverty of Culture
Despite all evidence to the contrary, blaming black culture for racial inequality remains politically dominant. And not only on the Right.