A New Israeli Government Won’t Stop the Settlements
Israel’s election on Tuesday is the first since October 7, 2023. Even if Benjamin Netanyahu’s government loses, it’s unlikely to lead to a real shift in Israeli policy.
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Brazil’s Far-Right Trajectory Is a Warning for Us All
To understand the global appeal of the far right, look to Brazil, where Bolsonarismo has capitalized on social disintegration to cement brute exploitation as the dominant social logic.
Hyman Minsky Was a Powerful Critic of Capitalism
The economist Hyman Minsky died 30 years ago today. Best known for his theory of financial instability, Minsky developed a view of capitalism and its mutations that was far more radical than many of those who cite his work appreciate.
Israel’s Rogue State Behavior Is Somehow Only Worsening
Rather than slink back from its globally condemned genocidal conduct over the past three years, Israel is actually ratcheting up its psychotically bloody and illegal conduct right now.
There’s No End in Sight to Yemen’s Destructive War
A sudden offensive by Ansar Allah this summer took its Yemeni opponents and their Saudi allies by surprise. But the resumption of conflict is likely to be long and protracted, with disastrous consequences for Yemen’s civilian population.
Milwaukee’s Proud History of Baseball — and Socialism
The Milwaukee Brewers are in the World Series for the first time since 1982. The small-market team’s success this season is a reminder of Milwaukee baseball’s progressive heritage and the city’s proud socialist history.
Vancouver Is in the Middle of a Socialist Surge
Vancouver’s Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) elected all 12 candidates it ran in the city’s recent election. The democratic socialist party is now part of a progressive council majority.
Lula Must Win. Now It Looks Like He Can.
Victory for Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil’s election would bring mafiosi to power and reward interference by the White House and Miami reactionaries. In the final stretch of the campaign, Bolsonaro no longer looks invincible.
Wall Street Is Getting Very Nervous About AI
If you want to know whether artificial intelligence is a gigantic economic bubble, don’t just take pundits’ word for it. Major investors are now moving their money to try to protect themselves from the AI bubble popping.
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Chris Wickham Revolutionized Our View of the Middle Ages
The British medieval historian Chris Wickham, who died earlier this month, transformed our understanding of the Middle Ages. Rooted in the great tradition of British Marxist historiography, Wickham covered a staggering range of case studies in his work.
Lawsuits Can’t Restrain Big Tech
This year has seen the resolution of major suits against tech giants Alphabet and Meta, both of which were found liable for serious lawbreaking. Yet the penalties imposed on the corporations are laughably inadequate to restrain their power.
Evangelicals’ 10 Lessons in Leader Development for the Left
Evangelical churches like Rick Warren’s wouldn’t be as massive as they are with real retention of members over time without a serious plan for member leadership development. The Left could learn from them.