The Danger of Members-Only Unionism
Tennessee unions' recent experiences show that writing off nonmembers rather than winning them over will not make the labor movement any more militant or successful.
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A Radical Defense of the Right to Strike
Why do workers have a right to strike? Because it’s one of the best means they have to resist their oppression.
Why Marx’s Capital Still Matters
David Harvey on why Karl Marx's Capital is still the defining guide to understanding — and overcoming — the horrors of capitalism.
Bulletin — Democracy in America: The Latest Farce
Today in Bulletin: A heartwarming tale about Nazis, Republicans, and election laws … Plus: Completing Marx’s complete works … America will lose, China will win … And: Socialism or barbarism, millennials edition.
The Free Speech Martyrs Who Can’t Be Bothered
Despite its free speech posturing, the Right has been silent about the persecution of J20 protesters — one of the most egregious government crackdowns in years.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, In Her Own Words
In an extensive interview, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discusses the nuts and bolts of her recent victory, why centrist Democrats are vulnerable to left-wing challengers, voter disenfranchisement, the political status of Puerto Rico, and much more.
Brett Kavanaugh, Establishment Extremist
Groomed by the “respectable” right, Kavanaugh will grease the skids for the Trump agenda.
Don’t Take the Boss’s Bait
In the wake of Janus, it's tempting for some trade unionists to give up on representing all workers in a given workplace. This is exactly what the boss wants.
Bulletin — Tuesday, July 10
Today in Bulletin: Could globalization end with a whimper? … Christian Democracy in the USA … China’s Marxist millennials … and more.
Barcelona, a Beacon By the Sea
With far-right forces on the rise across Europe, Ada Colau’s progressive administration in Barcelona shows how local government can be a base of resistance.
Who’s Sober in Narcotics Anonymous?
Abstinence-only ideology in twelve-step treatment programs is making it harder for addicts to stay clean.
Capitalism Is Ruining Science
Creeping marketization has created perverse incentives for researchers — threatening the wholesale corruption of science itself.