Welcome Their Hatred
Democratic leaders are outraged at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s actions in Congress and are trying to reel her in. It’s a clear sign she’s antagonizing all the right forces in the party.
19682 Articles by: Karl Leffme
Karl Leffme is a socialist in New York CIty.
“Escalation Could Lead to a Catastrophic Outcome”
For Venezuela, the worst-case scenario of a US military intervention remains a potent threat. A long-time advisor to Hugo Chavez offers his thoughts on the country’s crisis.
Doing Time in the Potato Chip Factory
In the twenty-first century, a master’s degree and a journalism job is not enough to keep you out of driving Uber and working at the potato chip factory.
The Strike as the Ultimate Structure Test
To build a more confident, fighting, politically educated working class, no task is more pressing right now than building for successful strikes.
“Just Ask Israel”
Donald Trump is selling his border wall by touting Israel’s separation wall — a barrier that even many supporters admit amounts to apartheid.
Medicare for All Isn’t Too Expensive
When opponents say Medicare for All is too pricey, they’re really saying they oppose any substantial effort to deliver universal, quality care.
“Trust the Rich Less, Trust Each Other More”
Means of Production, the film collective from Detroit that made Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s hit campaign ad, is about to launch a left streaming platform — Netflix for socialists.
The Vast, Stupid, Useless Wall
The United States’ dependence on the labor of immigrants is exactly what confirms their rights. And that’s the last thing the Donald Trumps of the world want to confront.
Free Speech Is a Left-Wing Value
Early American socialists like Eugene Debs fought for free speech rights as a bulwark against state tyranny and employer despotism. We should take up their radical struggle for civil liberties today.
Macri’s Dirty War
Mauricio Macri claims that expanding the Argentine military’s power will fight drug trafficking. But it’s more likely to repress social movements and threaten democratic rights.
Trump’s Sadism — and Democrats’ Accomodationism
Trump’s address last night confirmed yet again that he’s a border security sadist. Our response should be simple: let them in.
A Socialist in Every District
Mayors, state representatives, the presidency, Congress: in 2020, democratic socialists should run candidates at every level across the country.
Why the Differences Between Sanders and Warren Matter
Elizabeth Warren is no centrist. But Bernie Sanders would be the most progressive president in US history — and he’d have a movement to back him up.
The “Choice” Bait and Switch
The rhetoric of “choice” in politics isn’t about expanding freedom — it’s about distracting us from demanding justice.
Stop Trying to Redefine Medicare for All
As Medicare for All gets more and more popular, both Republicans and Democrats in Congress are desperate for more and more ways to water it down.
The Long Shadow of the Prison Wall
The Showtime mini-series Escape at Dannemora is a brutal portrait of the quintessential American prison town — where dehumanization reigns, no matter which side of the wall you’re on.
This Is How We Do It
Mainstream politicians and media are losing their minds over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They’re terrified of how her approach could transform American politics.
Hope and Dread in 2019
You already know all the reasons to fear 2019. Here are all the reasons to welcome it.
Charlie Hebdo and the Gilets Jaunes
The reaction to the Paris terror attacks in 2015 identified Charlie Hebdo with freedom of speech. Yet the magazine’s anti-working-class smears are today used to silence the gilets jaunes.
Sweden Has a 70% Tax Rate and It’s Just Fine
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s suggested 70 percent marginal tax rate has conservatives and centrists freaking out. But Sweden shows that soaking the rich is the smart thing to do.