A Lost History
Socialists have long championed the struggles of all oppressed peoples, not just the white male factory worker.
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Hezbollah and the Workers
Hezbollah’s record shows that the party’s interests are more aligned with elites than with workers.
Resisting the Bombing
There are no “humanitarian” wars. There are only wars.
Winner Take All
Even after ISIS is defeated in northern Iraq, the country won't see an end to violent conflict.
Tulsi Gabbard Is Not Your Friend
Tulsi Gabbard is hailed as a progressive champion. But her views on Islam and support for far-right leaders suggest otherwise.
“Having America Care About You Is Not Necessarily a Good Thing”
The war in Afghanistan is already the longest in US history. And now Trump is considering sending more troops.
Baghdad in France
Today's reactionaries don't seem to be interested in a new world war, but in a clash between North and South, rich and poor.
Walling Off the Ivory Tower
The United States is home to some of the world’s leading universities, research institutes, and academic conferences. But non-US researchers are increasingly excluded from the centers of scholarly exchange — all because they can’t get a visa.
The Americanization of the World Cup Is Here to Stay
Unwarranted ad breaks, entry bans on some foreign nationals, and political tampering with the game all made this a Trumpian World Cup. But if Donald Trump put his stamp on the world’s game, it’s also set a precedent for future FIFA-organized tournaments.
Joe Biden Was One of the Iraq War’s Most Enthusiastic Backers
Joe Biden didn’t just vote to invade Iraq — he worked hard alongside George W. Bush to persuade the public to back it. Biden holds significant responsibility for the bloodshed that has engulfed Iraq and the surrounding region since the invasion.
A Thousand Points of Shite
How George H. W. Bush paved the way for Trumpism.
Socialism After the United Kingdom
Boris Johnson’s drive toward a no-deal Brexit is hastening calls for the breakup of the United Kingdom. The crisis of the British state creates opportunities for the Left’s socialist message — but only if it can navigate the messy politics of national identity.
Yes, the United States Needs to Withdraw From Afghanistan
When President Trump scuttled talks for a peace deal in Afghanistan, liberal media heaved a sigh of relief. But despite the risks, an end to the US occupation is a precondition for peace in the country.
The New Cold War Will Be Powered by AI
When the White House reportedly pressed Anthropic to pull a new model over the weekend, it looked like a clash between Washington and Silicon Valley. Instead, the episode revealed a growing consensus: AI is now a tool for great power competition.
Bernie Sanders Needs a Plan for the Amazon
The Amazon rainforest is close to an irreversible tipping point. By centering it in his foreign policy, Bernie Sanders can further distinguish himself while pushing his rivals.
“We Do Not Want These Criminals to Rule Us”
Mass protests are nothing new for Iraq. But what’s different about the demonstrations currently rocking the country is that protesters are calling for the overthrow of the entire post-US-invasion political system.
Australia’s Coronavirus Travel Bans Feed Old Fears
With the spread of coronavirus now global, arbitrary travel bans such as those implemented by the Australian government are ineffective and nourished by old xenophobic anxieties. The solution to this crisis can only be a coordinated, international effort.
The Last Thing We Need Is a Military Shock Doctrine
The COVID-19 pandemic should be a time to reduce the military's deadly footprint at home and abroad. We can't let the military use this crisis to expand its powers.
Collusion Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Russiagate looks less like a righteous crusade for truth and justice and more like the typical shenanigans for which the FBI and US security state have long been known: prosecutorial overreach, entrapment, and the criminalization of foreign policy dissent.
The Many Assassins of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme
It’s been over three decades since Swedish prime minister Olof Palme was assassinated outside a Stockholm cinema, and Swedish police have still never found the killer. The vast array of theories explaining the killing are a reflection of Swedes’ ongoing fascination for Palme — but also highlights how many enemies he made as prime minister with his bold internationalism.