The Two Faces of Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris has matched every one of her progressive achievements with conservative ones.
19542 Articles by: Karl Leffme
Karl Leffme is a socialist in New York CIty.
How Did They Get So Rich?
The massive increase in incomes at the top is driven mostly by capital.
Socialism at Play
Radical game designer Paolo Pedercini on what video games can teach us about capitalism — and socialism.
An Opportunity for an Alternative in Canada
An interview with Niki Ashton, whose campaign for leadership of Canada’s New Democratic Party has been rooted in a bold left-wing vision.
What’s In My Backyard?
YIMBYs look to the free market to solve the housing crisis. But the profit motive is what caused the affordability crunch in the first place.
The Problem Is Capital
If we want to create a fair and egalitarian society, we must confront capital directly.
A Crushing Blow
The UAW’s defeat at a Mississippi Nissan factory will set back organizing the South for a long time.
Guardians of Property
Throughout history, the Right has cared more about preserving private property than about promoting democracy.
The Connective Party
The task for socialist parties is to actively build the class power of working people.
A New Gujarat Model
An anti-caste, pro-land reform movement in Modi’s home state suggests a way forward for progressive forces in India.
The UPS Strike, Two Decades Later
Twenty years ago, workers ground one of the world’s largest corporations to a halt. And workers in the logistics industry could do it again today.
The Fruits of Commodification
Grade inflation is just another byproduct of the neoliberal university.
The Future of Greece
Syriza continues to oversee the implementation of austerity. But all is not hopeless in Greece.
Populism for Plutocrats
Democratic leaders still haven’t learned: you can’t fight the forces of oligarchy without naming the enemy.
Identity Politics Can Only Get Us So Far
Let’s give identity politics its due, but let’s also be clear about why we need universalist politics.
An Open Letter to Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron is wrong. Anti-Zionism is not “the reinvented form of antisemitism.“
How Socialists Can Fight for Single Payer
Socialists have played a key role in the fight for single payer in California. Their campaign has lessons for organizers everywhere.
Undergraduates Are Workers, Too
Undergraduates aren’t just students — they’re increasingly also workers.
Not Just an Artifact
The Russian left doesn’t just belong to the past. It can use the surge around Alexei Navalny to grow a new independent movement.
What Should Socialists Do?
Democratic socialism needs to become a mass presence in US society.