What’s Behind the Trade War?
Trump’s burgeoning trade war is more about asserting US dominance in the world than helping American workers.
21047 Article(s) by: Ryan Switzer
Ryan Switzer is a PhD candidate in sociology at Stockholm University. He researches right-wing politics in welfare states.
The Legacy of Barbara Madeloni
Barbara Madeloni’s presidency of the Massachusetts Teachers Association has come to an end. Her tenure offers lessons for reformers who want their unions to fight for the entire working class.
Choose Wisely
Employers love high-deductible insurance plans. They’re designed to deter patients from seeking care — and they work.
In Defense of Court-Packing
We shouldn’t let a handful of reactionary judges get in the way of progressive change. It’s time to pack the Supreme Court.
Anthony Kennedy Was Useless
Trump will replace Anthony Kennedy with a ghoul. But nobody should shed any tears over his retirement.
Trump’s Latest Bid to Punish the Poor
Trump’s plan to reorganize federal agencies sounds innocuous. But its real aim is to further gut the welfare state.
How to Defeat the Post-Janus Union Attacks
Janus opens the door to active campaigns by the Right to get members to drop their union dues. Here’s how labor can fight back.
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.
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.