Jude Law Takes on White Nationalists in The Order
As an alternative to the “Big IP” movies dominating the box office, The Order is an effective and often thrilling drama about the FBI’s pursuit of white nationalists in the early 1980s.
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How Canada’s Auto Union Lost Its Way
The story of the Canadian union Unifor is the story of a union that started at the vanguard of class struggle, seeing its role as advancing a broad vision of working-class politics — only to turn into a narrow, sectionalist union today.
Will the Parti Socialiste Bail Out Emmanuel Macron?
Last week, France’s left-wing parties tabled the no-confidence vote that felled conservative premier Michel Barnier. Now the Parti Socialiste threatens to break from the left-wing alliance in favor of a coalition with Emmanuel Macron and the center right.
Will Kurds Survive in the New Syria?
The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad was met with widespread celebrations in Syria. But the situation is full of unknowns for the Kurdish population, with Turkish-backed militias massively expanding their presence in the country.
Can Democracy Survive Online?
The dream of a democratic web has turned into a nightmare of moderation crises, content mines, and billionaire overlords. Rebuilding digital spaces for meaningful participation in a post-X future will require nothing less than reclaiming the digital commons.
Red Ukraine’s Modernism
A recent exhibition, rescued from the Russian bombardment of Kyiv, aims to carve out a Ukrainian story from the complex history of Soviet avant-garde art.
American Marxism Got Lost on Campus
In defiance of predictions, American Marxism has survived and even flourished, notably in universities. This institutional base has produced plenty of good scholarship, but it’s also encouraged hyper-specialization and the use of impenetrable jargon.
Can Germany’s Die Linke Revive Itself?
In October, Die Linke elected new leadership, which promises to reconnect with working-class voters. With German elections planned for early 2025, they face a race against time to change the party’s culture.
Donald Trump’s Return Will Be a Political Headache for Japan
After Japan’s ruling party suffered an electoral setback in October, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru also has to deal with the return of Donald Trump. Japan’s role as a US client state puts it on the front line of an escalating confrontation with China.
Israel and Apartheid South Africa Were the Closest of Friends
The mutually beneficial relationship between Israel and apartheid South Africa was not just about the arms trade. It was an ideological affinity about how to treat unwanted populations.
Americans Hate Their Private Health Insurance
The response to UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder surely disproves the claim that Americans love the private health insurance system. It’s a political force waiting to be harnessed — but few in DC seem interested.
Say Nothing Turns the IRA’s Secret History Into TV Drama
The new FX TV show Say Nothing dramatizes one of the most controversial stories in modern Irish history, with characters that include former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. Showrunner Joshua Zetumer spoke to us about the challenges of producing the series.
Trump Will Lower American Workers’ Standard of Living
For workers, Donald Trump’s second term promises to make America worse. With deportation threats, union busting, and disastrous tariffs, his economic agenda will ensure that working-class Americans pay for his political theatrics.
Under Austerity, Assisted Suicide Isn’t Freedom
The UK is getting closer to legalizing assisted dying. On paper it may seem compassionate, but as with the Canadian case, the problems of state austerity and medical neglect mean it remains morally and ethically questionable.
No, Chinese Migrants Aren’t Chinese Government Spies
Donald Trump has absurdly portrayed Chinese immigrants entering the United States through Mexico as agents of the Chinese government. Scholar Elaine Sio-ieng Hui’s interviews with these migrants suggests that the exact opposite is true.
MSNBC Has Traded Climate Coverage for Trump Talk
The Democrats have claimed climate change as their issue. But on MSNBC, liberals’ home channel, all meaningful discussion of climate change is overshadowed by the ultimate political fixation: Donald Trump.
The Terminator’s Vision of AI Warfare Is Now Reality
Forty years after The Terminator warned us about killer robots, AI-powered drones and autonomous weapons are being deployed in real-world conflicts. From Gaza to Ukraine, the dystopian future of machine warfare isn’t just science fiction anymore.
Greenwashing Denmark’s Big Farmers
Denmark’s new carbon tax targets an often-overlooked greenhouse-gas producer: agriculture. Yet the plan locks in big Danish farmers’ focus on energy-inefficient animal farming for export, frustrating hopes of a serious cut in emissions.
Jamie Raskin’s Failure to Resist Trump
Rep. Jamie Raskin is set to be the top Democrat resisting Donald Trump and defending democracy on a key committee — less than a year after handing him expanded spying powers.
Trump’s Pentagon Chief Pick Wants to Privatize Veteran Care
Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has come under fire for a checkered past and lack of relevant experience. He’s also shown himself to be zealously committed to privatizing military veterans and service members’ health care.