Austerity’s Billy Club
The Bay Area's transit system shows that austerity and police violence go hand in hand.
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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.
Don’t Blame Islam
Al-Qaeda and ISIS are products of US and Saudi imperialism.
The Next Front Against Austerity
Austerity came late to Belgium. Now that it’s arrived, the battles to come will be an important test for both the Left and the European Union.
Unite and Fight
Pride isn’t just excellent labor history. It’s a reminder of what real solidarity looks like.
Why Bosses Hate Unions
Unions vastly improve the wages and working conditions of their members. No wonder they're still under attack.