Žižek’s Left-Wing Case for Christian Atheism

In his new book, Slavoj Žižek advances a provocative understanding of Christianity as a progressive, secularizing force. It’s classic Žižek — by turns brilliant and infuriating.

Francis Fukuyama Is Right: Socialism Is the Only Alternative to Liberalism

In Liberalism and Its Discontents, Francis Fukuyama diagnoses the political and psychological malaise caused by capitalism. His analysis makes one thing clear: liberalism is incapable of addressing the social, economic, and ecological crises it faces.

Peter Thiel, Would-Be Philosopher King, Takes on Democracy

Billionaire Peter Thiel insists that freedom and democracy are incompatible, and his portfolio of data mining and political bets puts that belief into practice. His is a program of authoritarian control disguised as innovation.

The White Tiger Is a Window Into India’s Class Society

Movies about class and inequality are back in the mainstream. Ramin Bahrani’s The White Tiger is a powerful interrogation of the injustices of class and caste society.

Zeev Sternhell, 1935–2020

Zeev Sternhell was a historian of nationalism who demolished the myth of French “immunity” to fascism. His focus on the history of ideas allowed him to trace the genealogy of France’s home-grown far right — yet proved less able to understand the social forces that powered fascist movements across the continent.

Twilight of the Woke

Hegel claimed that wisdom about a historical period often comes only after it has ended. As wokeness loses sway, we can better see its effects on socialist politics.

Aliens, Antisemitism, and Academia

Alt-right conspiracy theorists have embraced postmodern philosophy. The Left should return to the Enlightenment to oppose their irrational and hateful politics.

Adventures in Marxism

The best of Marx is full of life, full of joy — and above all, deeply human.

Hegel Is Still an Important Thinker for the Left

In the last century, liberals claimed that Hegel had inspired fascism, and socialists accused him of having held back Marxist theory. Today the German idealist has drifted into obscurity. A new book makes the case for his contemporary relevance.

The Right Without Wrong

For decades, liberals have hoped for the de-Christianization of the American Right. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be.

How Julius Evola Became the Internet’s Favorite Fascist

The fascist writer Julius Evola is loved by monologuing YouTubers, Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn party, and Steve Bannon. The hallmark of his work is a rejection of modernity, and his popularity is owed to the persistence of antidemocratic ideas on the Right.

Lipstick Fascism

On Lana Lokteff, the women of the alt-right, and the feminization of fascism.

Gillian Rose’s Philosophy Works Through the Left’s Failures

For Gillian Rose, the work of philosophy was to confront the myths and blind spots that sustain capitalism and dignify injustice. The result was a Marxism hostile to political dogmas of all kinds.

The Politics of Getting a Life

Work in a capitalist society is a conflicted and contradictory phenomenon.

The Philanthropic Complex

Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore on Making a People’s Music

Thurston Moore was a founding member of Sonic Youth and is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He spoke to Jacobin about his life in the industry and the power of music to express ideas.

Is Cormac McCarthy “Based”?

Legendary novelist Cormac McCarthy is often hailed by the Right as one of its own. The truth is more complicated.

Dance Dance Revolution

Communal celebration has deep roots in human culture. Why shouldn’t the Left embrace it?

The Corbyn Leap

Mass movements outside the Labour Party brought Jeremy Corbyn to power within it. What will it now take to transform British society?

Why Socialists Shouldn’t Reject Liberalism

The historical shortcomings of liberalism don’t mean that socialists should throw liberalism out wholesale. On the contrary: socialism needs liberalism.