Assessing the Brazilian Workers’ Party
Looking back at thirteen years of ambiguous reform and one swift counteroffensive.
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The Panthers and the Patriots
The story of how a group of poor whites in Chicago united with the Black Panthers to fight racism and capitalism.
El Diego
Just as every party in Argentina tries to claim Juan Perón’s legacy, so every government tries to bring Maradona into its fold.
We Have Been Naught
Chávez performed best in poor districts, worse in rich ones.
The Spoils of Class War
Years of Pink Tide governance saw tremendous gains for ordinary Latin Americans.
The Worst Person in the Room
Some people have abhorrent politics but pleasant personalities. Others are terrible people with good politics. Roger Ailes was neither.
Against “Buy American”
"Buy American" campaigns have historically done more to intensify xenophobia than improve workers' conditions.
Will Temer Fall?
Explosive new corruption allegations could spell the end for Brazil's interim president. What does it mean for the Left?
The Occupation’s Accomplice
Mass incarceration is a central pillar of Israeli occupation. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners are waging a hunger strike to fight it.
A New Day in Philadelphia
A left-wing civil rights lawyer is within reach of becoming Philadelphia's district attorney. Can he use the office to roll back mass incarceration?