Labor’s Choice After Janus
The Supreme Court Janus decision is a devastating defeat for labor. Public-sector unions now have two choices: continued decline, or a reversion to the kind of militant collective action of the movement’s early years.
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The Roots of Trump’s Family Separation Policy
Confused about what’s new and what’s not in Trump’s cruel migrant detention policies? Here are some answers.
A Potential Breakthrough in Mexico
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is poised to win Mexico’s presidency. He’s promised Mexicans a new country — can he deliver?
The Shock Doctrine Comes to Puerto Rico
An interview with Naomi Klein and Mercedes Martinez, president of the Puerto Rican Teachers Federation.
The Ideological Limits of Asylum
We must grant refuge to migrants fleeing poverty and violence and increase the free movement of all people. But we can’t forget that the conditions Central American migrants are fleeing stem directly from US intervention in the region.
The End of Armenia’s Old Regime
Armenia’s authoritarian regime was swept away last month by a popular uprising that no one predicted. Now comes the hard part.
The Political George Orwell
George Orwell was born 115 years ago today. He is often remembered as a paragon of lucidity and truth-telling. But he was also deeply serious about socialist politics.
The Man in the Neighborhood
Fred Rogers was a wonderful human being who tried to use his influence for good. I just couldn’t stand his show.
A Small Victory in Jordan
Despite the recent success of Jordanian protests against austerity, the barriers to previous attempts to transform the country during the Arab Spring protests are still there.
Making Sense of the Malaysian Elections
Malaysians have ousted their corrupt prime minister and opened the door for fundamental reform.
Where’s the “Gig Economy?”
The numbers don’t show any growth in a gig economy. But that doesn’t mean workers aren’t poorly paid and insecure.
Send More People!
The whole immigration debate is built on a false premise. More people in the US means more resources for Americans — not less.
The Age of Teenage Anxiety
Being a teenager under neoliberalism can be hazardous to your mental health. Here are three ideas to make life as a teen a little less overwhelming.
French Labor Derailed
Emmanuel Macron looks to have defeated France’s militant rail unions — where next for the movement against his reforms?
Why Bernie Sanders’s History of Racial Justice Activism Matters
Shaun King on the importance of Bernie Sanders’s lifelong dedication to anti-racist struggle, from the 1960s to today.
Slow Train Coming
Cuba has a new president. No one knows how he plans to change Cuba — but it’s clear he’s got his work cut out for him.
Sadr, Sectarianism, and a Popular Alternative
Recent elections in Iraq show that the country’s voters are tired of a political system that produces only corruption and inequality.
Rahm and Elon’s Public-Private Partnership
Rahm Emanuel’s “public-private partnership” with Elon Musk looks a lot like the parking meter privatization that still haunts Chicago. That’s no accident: such partnerships are massive giveaways to corporations.
When Cameroon Convinced Themselves They Couldn’t Win
Why do African teams struggle in the World Cup? It has everything to do with colonialism.
Moon’s Delicate Dance
Trump might get all the attention, but South Korean president Moon Jae-in is the real key to securing peace on the peninsula.