Hollywood at War
An unrepentant whitewash of murder and occupation, American Sniper shouldn’t be up for any Oscars tonight.
19283 Articles by: T Rivers
T Rivers is a pseudonymous journalist who covers East and Central Africa.
The Trouble with Dijsselbloem
Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem’s political career shows the rightward shift of European social democracy.
Germany’s New Far Right
In Germany, a “modernized” far right is marrying neoliberalism and racism. What will be the Left’s response?
Is Syriza Retreating?
The latest from Europe is not good. Syriza appears to have backtracked in negotiations, and Germany is seeking total surrender.
The Seeds of an Alternative
Thousands of oil refinery workers are striking for safer working conditions. Their fight is central to the struggle against climate change.
Seven Lessons from Greece
Since taking power, Syriza hasn’t accepted what’s been imposed, but instead fought to create a new political landscape.
Taking on Rahm
Socialist candidate Jorge Mújica discusses his run for Chicago alderman and the state of the immigrant rights movement.
Syriza Holds Its Ground
Syriza has been able to stand up to eurozone finance ministers because of the popular movement behind the party.
Dignifying Care
It’s a blessing that people are living longer. But handling the elder boom with justice means changing how we treat care work.
Volunteer Feds
State repression doesn’t just happen by fiat — it relies on private systems of coercion.
From the People’s House to Zuccotti Park
The Wisconsin anti-austerity movement drew on popular occupations around the world, and set the stage for Occupy Wall Street.
Business as Usual
Management’s playbook was on display at this year’s Adult Entertainment Expo.
The Nisman Affair
Seizing on the death of a government official, the Right seems determined to create another crisis in Argentina.
How to End Empire
Economic crisis alone won’t end US imperialism. Only a political threat from below can do that.
The World of Our Grandchildren
Noam Chomsky discusses ISIS, Israel, climate change, and the kind of world future generations may inherit.
Studying Logistics
As the economy develops around a sprawling logistics industry, organizing workers in these sectors will be vital.
Change the World by Taking Power
Its critics are being proven wrong. Syriza hasn’t been demobilizing movements, but helping them grow.
Honduras’ Five-Century War
From Spanish invaders to US imperialists, the Honduran struggle for self-determination has found enemies at every turn.
The Lost Counterculture
Inherent Vice brilliantly depicts how neoliberalism co-opted the counterculture.
Gambling with the Euro
Freeing Greece from its neoliberal straitjacket will require exiting the euro.