The Fire This Time
If poverty and racism persist, it won’t be long before there’s another Michael Brown, Eric Garner, or Trayvon Martin.
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Who is an “Outside Agitator”?
The media bashing of “outside agitators” in Ferguson plays into the hands of the Right.
The New Japanese Nationalism
The nationalist pride and neoliberal economics peddled by Shinzō Abe promise only cheap escape from Japan's problems.
A Blood Sacrifice for the NYPD
American police can get away with killing someone, but heaven help the civilian who even unintentionally harms a cop.
Jacobin Radio Chicago, Ep. 2
Will Karen Lewis run against Rahm Emanuel?
When Will They Shoot?
Lots of people are at risk on the job. But when it comes to cops, they’re mostly a danger to others.
Archiving Histories
An interview with poet and critic Ammiel Alcalay.
Itemizing Atrocity
For blacks, the “war on terror” hasn’t come home. It’s always been here.
Profiting Off Misery
Private prisons today are nothing more than a return to the monstrous rackets of the past.
The Meaning of Ronald Reagan
The lawsuit against Rick Perlstein is a distraction from a much-needed debate over Reagan’s rise.
In Defense of the Ferguson Riots
The protesters in Ferguson aren’t irrational or apolitical. They are calling attention to their basic, unmet needs.
The Conversation the Ivies Won’t Have
Classified as neither workers nor students, many graduate students have inadequate protections against sexual violence.