Explaining the New Violence in Palestine
Recent events have shown how untenable Israel’s dream of “occupation with security” is.
19219 Articles by: Karl Leffme
Karl Leffme is a socialist in New York CIty.
The Long March
Bernie Sanders suffered a setback last night. But local victories point to the resurgence of popular movements.
The Path to Dissent
Mike Davis on the Trump phenomenon and why young people are so open to socialism.
What About Racism?
Socialists think that the struggle against racism is central to undoing the ruling class’s power.
The Socialism of the Black Panthers
A new documentary on the Black Panther Party overlooks the group’s socialist core.
Waiting in the Wings
Sweden’s radical left was never able to build the strength necessary to go beyond — or even fully preserve — the welfare state.
Who Can Beat Trump?
The numbers don’t lie: Bernie Sanders would be a formidable general election candidate.
Social Democracy Without the Struggle
Michael Moore’s new film idealizes progressive reforms abroad while ignoring the political struggles it took to win them.
Iceland’s Revolution
After its financial crisis, Iceland put bankers in jail. But it didn’t rein in capital.
Why the Working Class?
Workers are at the heart of the capitalist system. And that’s why they are at the center of socialist politics.
Labor for Trump?
For anyone familiar with New York City’s correction officers’ union, their affection for Donald Trump comes as no surprise.
Apple Isn’t Your Friend
Apple is being praised for defending its users’ privacy. But its main concern is its bottom line.
The Egyptian Counterrevolution
Despite the best efforts of Egypt’s elite, the struggle for democracy has not been extinguished.
A Bernie Upset?
Can Bernie Sanders win the delegate battle? It won’t be easy — but here’s one way it could happen.
All of Kissinger’s Friends
Last night’s Democratic debate showed how thoroughly liberals have renounced the anti-interventionist tradition.
Chasing Utopia
Worker ownership and cooperatives will not succeed by competing on capitalism’s terms.
The Making of Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn drew on the historic struggles of the Labour left and new social movements to power his successful party leadership bid.
The Tyranny of Tie Guy
Are subway riders being rude? Blame capitalism.
Educate, Agitate, Organize
The Left’s engagement with the Sanders campaign is about more than one nomination in a rotten and compromised party.
“They Want to Prohibit Us From Dreaming”
A 2014 interview with renowned Honduran activist Berta Cáceres, who was assassinated last week.