Syriza’s Magic Equation
In his first speech before the Greek Parliament, Alexis Tsipras defiantly rejected austerity.
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Whitening Bobby Jindal
Liberals love pointing out conservatives’ bigotry. But their own antiracism leaves much to be desired.
A New European Narrative
Syriza needs mobilized support to defeat its creditors — and the far right.
Feeding into Scarcity
Advocating private charity instead of public aid, neoliberals in Britain are threatening to take the country back to the Victorian era.
Austerity’s Billy Club
The Bay Area's transit system shows that austerity and police violence go hand in hand.
The Unity Trap
In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, a renewed movement against racism in Europe is desperately needed.
Big Problems, Fake Solutions
The Black Lives Matter movement is calling for fundamental change. But all elites are offering is tepid reform.
First Days, First Decisions
Syriza has only been in power for a week, but debates are already raging inside and outside the party.
Homophobia and the Art of Writing
In giving an intellectual sheen to the religious right's bigotry, Harry Jaffa helped build the modern conservative movement.
The Primary Contradiction
China’s leftist revival is overstated. The country’s new “Maoists" cede too much ground to nationalism and the market.
Sandbox Security
In France, police bravely defend liberal democracy from an eight-year-old boy.
From Proletarians to Proprietors
We need to fight for social housing instead of private ownership. Spain's anti-eviction movement shows how we can do it.