Bomb Anything That Moves
More than triple the bombs dropped in World War II devastated Southeast Asia.
19183 Articles by: Opal Lee
Opal Lee is a writer.
The Second Emancipation
Until his assassination in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr led an unheralded struggle for economic justice.
The Birth of the Strike
Why are strikes called “strikes”? The answer goes back 250 years, to the birth-pangs of the working class.
Selling the Communist Manifesto at Barneys
How I learned to stop worrying about marketing the class struggle.
Organize. Strike. Organize
Capitalism is always in flux. What hasn’t changed is the power of the strike.
Ortega on Trial
The recent protests in Nicaragua began as a response to austerity reforms. They’ve snowballed into something much bigger.
Traumas of Dispossession
We’re living through another crisis of American family farming. But don’t expect a rural revolt any time soon.
Shock Therapy or Sanctions
In today’s election Venezuela’s opposition offers only two paths: further strangling of the economy or dire shock therapy.
The Empire and the Election
Whatever the outcome of today’s Venezuelan election, the US has neither the right nor the moral standing to intervene.
The United States vs Democracy
Trump’s policy towards Venezuela has become increasingly aggressive in the run-up to tomorrow’s elections.
It Just Won’t Die
The British monarchy’s stubborn hold has turned the country into a historical theme park.
Everything You Need to Know About the Turkish Elections
Turkey is headed for snap elections — and Erdoğan’s continued quest for dominance is again on the line.
Caution on “Lexit”
Critics are right to question Remainers’ scare tactics. But the case for a progressive Brexit still hasn’t been made.
The Shocking Truth About Russia’s Troll Campaign
The Russian Facebook ads that destroyed American democracy have now been released. Try not to laugh — it’s serious business.
Striking Big Brown
UPS might be the next target of the national strike wave — but under very unusual circumstances.
Barricading the University
French students face a critical juncture in their fight against Emmanuel Macron. But the movement’s real strength may lie outside the campus.
In Colombia, the Center Isn’t Holding
With elections weeks away, Colombian politics are polarizing and the country’s historic peace agreement is at risk.
Gentrifying the Los Angeles River
Once marginalized by the city’s elite, LA’s riverside neighborhoods are now facing revitalization — and displacement.