Eric Hobsbawm (1917–2012)
Marc Mulholland on the death of the twentieth century’s greatest historian.
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Storm the Ivies!
A modest proposal.
Kiev’s Theme Park Revolution
The images of genuine popular self-determination in the streets of Kiev are empty ones.
The Last Lost Cause
Was the mid-century dominance of southern Democrats essential to the defeat of Hitler and the triumph of American democracy?
How to Be an Anticapitalist Today
Anticapitalism isn't simply a moral stance against injustice — it's about building an alternative.
Rewriting the Holocaust
Netanyahu’s attempt to shift the burden of Nazi atrocities to Palestinians is nothing new.
Austria’s New Right
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party has deployed populist rhetoric to swell its base. Now the party is eyeing state power.
A New European Narrative
Syriza needs mobilized support to defeat its creditors — and the far right.
RINOs (Resisters In Name Only)
Republican grandstanding against Trump while backing nearly all of his policies isn’t resistance — it’s just a cynical PR move.
Making the World Safe for Big Business
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is about expanding US hegemony in East Asia.
How FIFA Ruined Soccer
Corruption is only the beginning. FIFA has tarnished the beautiful game with its relentless pursuit of profits.
A Plea for Culinary Modernism
The obsession with eating natural and artisanal is ahistorical. We should demand more high-quality industrial food.
The Destruction in Syria
The catastrophic civil war in Syria has only been worsened by international powers.
Will Socialism Be Boring?
Socialism isn't about inducing bland mediocrity. It's about unleashing the creative potential of all.
Don’t Mourn “Democracy Promotion”
The National Endowment for Democracy is a vehicle for Putin-style foreign meddling. Yet some liberals are now bemoaning Trump’s assault on the organization.
The Party and Black Liberation
In its formative years, the Communist Party was pushed by the Comintern to organize against racism.
Asking the Right Questions
The Left in Europe and beyond faces enormous challenges. What kind of political strategy do we need going forward?
The Polish Right Can Be Defeated
The success of Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice Party is alarming, but there is room for left alternatives to grow.
Finland, We Hardly Knew Ye
The Finnish welfare state is being eroded, and the far right has gained momentum. As the country turns one hundred, what's happened to Finland?
No Room for Debate
The situation in Venezuela is complicated. But we should all agree on one thing: the US has no business intervening.