We Need a Global Carbon Tax
A global carbon tax can both mitigate climate change and radically redistribute wealth.
19197 Articles by: Ryan Switzer
Ryan Switzer is a PhD candidate in sociology at Stockholm University. He researches right-wing politics in welfare states.
People’s Climate March FAQ
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s mobilizations against climate change.
Don’t Back Down
If Karen Lewis runs for Chicago mayor, she should do so as an unapologetic progressive.
Against Sharing
“Sharing economy” companies like Uber shift risk from corporations to workers, weaken labor protections, and drive down wages.
The Promise of Socialist Feminism
Rebuilding the Left will require drawing on socialist-feminist traditions.
Yes to a Socialist Scotland
The British establishment faces potential humiliation today at the ballot box, but millions of Scots feel empowered to build a better society.
Bring on Scottish Independence
British elites fear Scottish independence for a reason.
Scotland, 9/19
Scotland’s Yes campaign has been a bright spot for the Left. But will independence really challenge neoliberalism?
“Indian” Wars
US imperialism today still bears reminders of past massacres of indigenous people.
The Poverty of Culture
Despite all evidence to the contrary, blaming black culture for racial inequality remains politically dominant. And not only on the Right.
Neoliberalism at 30,000 Feet
Airline deregulation has wrought service cuts, endless fees, and reduced worker pay.
Exit Stage Right: The Case Against Scottish Independence
Without a socialist consciousness, an independent Scotland risks becoming a smaller — and even more reactionary — version of its southern neighbors.
American Empire
Joshua Freeman on the United States’ post-war evolution and what lies ahead for labor.
Too Cool for School
A radical critique of public education falls flat.
Why Scotland Should Vote Yes
A non-nationalist argument for Scottish independence.
Contingency Plans
In a never-before-released thesis, Reagan’s FEMA director discussed the potential internment of millions of blacks in concentration camps.
The Slaver’s Objectivity
Their latest review was no fluke — the Economist will always find the master’s viewpoint more “objective,” regardless of the evidence provided.
Sweden Without Illusions
In the upcoming Swedish elections, despite continued popularity for the country’s welfare state, Left prospects are bleak.
Timothy Snyder’s Lies
In Timothy Snyder’s Bloodlands, Hitler and Stalin are one and the same. And the partisans — Jewish fighters included — only encouraged German crimes.
The Problem with the “Canadian Model”
The successes of Canadian single-payer are overstated — not because of outsized government involvement, but because public provision isn’t generous enough.