The Christmas Truce
One hundred years ago today, soldiers dropped their weapons and resisted war.
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A Very Kautsky Christmas
The oppressed of the Middle Ages drew on Christian teachings to develop a moral critique of their era's inequality and unfairness.
New York’s Cop Coup
It's not just that New York's leaders are spineless. They're frightened, which is far more dangerous.
The Future of the Republican Party
Battles between the Tea Party and traditional business interests are reshaping capital's favorite party.
The Alternative in Cuba
The resumption of US – Cuban relations is a real victory. But Cuban workers face renewed economic liberalization with little political opening.
Thinking Serious Thoughts
We’re not saying we're on North Korea’s side this time around. But we’re definitely not on Seth Rogen's.
Making Work Meaningful
Economist Josh Mason on the future of working-class politics in the United States.
The Unfinished Civil War
Liberals write off the South, but no justice can be achieved in the United States without progressive movements winning there.
Imperialists for “Human Rights”
The language of "human rights" has become the language of Western aggression.
Racism in Stephen Harper’s Canada
In a time of austerity, Canada's prime minister has mastered the art of xenophobic demonization.
“Remember Me as a Revolutionary Communist”
Reflections on the life of Leslie Feinberg, the late radical activist and author of Stone Butch Blues.
Teachers and Cops
Teachers unions must join the struggle against police violence and for racial equality.