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.
19494 Articles by: Rob McIntyre
Rob McIntyre is a United Workers Union delegate at the Toll Kmart warehouse in Truganina.
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.
The Roots of Trump’s Immigration Barbarity
The outrage over Trump’s heartless family separation policy provides an opportunity to reverse the bipartisan consensus that has long victimized immigrants.
Counter-Hegemonic Struggles
Socialists believe not only that capitalism is an oppressive, undemocratic system, but that there’s a viable, humane alternative.
A Soldier for Peace
The life of French General Jacques Pâris de Bollardière shows how the strongest voices against war and militarism can come from the military’s own ranks.
You Can’t Get By On $7.25
How bad is the housing crisis? Even the cheapest rental units are usually out of reach for low-income workers.
There’s More Than One Way to Strike the Boss
From fare strikes to sick outs, movements are deploying a variety of creative tactics to disrupt business as usual.
The Man Behind KeyWiki
Bizarre cults. Anticommunist paranoia. Facebook stalking. Meet Trevor Loudon, founder of the antisocialist website KeyWiki.