What Popular Unity Can Do
Ahead of the Greek elections tomorrow, Popular Unity remains the best hope for the radical left.
19241 Articles by: Karl Leffme
Karl Leffme is a socialist in New York CIty.
The Right to Strike
“Right-to-work” is coming to the public sector. The key to survival is social movement unionism.
Australia’s Slow-Motion Crisis
With both major parties widely discredited, turmoil rules in Australian politics.
Bernie’s New Deal
The $18 trillion price tag for Bernie Sanders’ spending plan is actually quite small.
The National Debtors’ Prison
Government borrowing tends to benefit wealthy bondholders — not the average worker.
Donald Trump: American Psycho
One thing is clear after last night’s debate: Donald Trump is the rotten fruit of the American ruling class.
The Sixth Decade
M. Night Shymalan plays on our fears of growing old in his new movie The Visit.
Our Next Five Year Plan
Jacobin was founded five years ago today.
Kingfish Down
Huey Long was assassinated 80 years ago. Whatever its appeal, his populism offered no real alternative for ordinary workers.
No Compromises
Ahead of Sunday’s vote, the Greek Communist Party answers questions about their vision and platform.
Nuremberg’s Echoes
It’s been 80 years since the Nuremberg Laws were passed. What are the lessons for antifascists today?
The Electable Jeremy Corbyn
Critics say history shows Jeremy Corbyn is too left-wing to be elected prime minister. Here’s why they’re wrong.
The Uber Welfare State
At Columbia University, hungry students are encouraged to rely on the charity of their wealthy peers.
Less Work, More Power
The struggle against overwork can unite workers and help rebuild the labor movement.
War Without Reason
Henry Kissinger dismissed facts and data in favor of grandiose notions of moral power.
Not Waiting for Deliverance
Even before the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, enslaved women struggled for the passage of the Enlistment Act of 1865 and their own emancipation.
Erdoğan’s Violent Last Resort
The ongoing attacks against Kurds in Turkey are part of a last-ditch effort by Erdoğan to hold onto power.
How Jeremy Corbyn Can Win
Corbyn has said that his campaign is about turning the Labour Party into a social movement. That’s the only chance he has.
Modi Can Be Stopped
It will take worker agitation and a broad front of popular forces to chip away at Modi’s power over Indian politics.
The War Erdoğan Wants
Turkey is increasingly drifting towards civil war. Solidarity is needed now.