Bernie Sanders and the History of American Socialism
Bernie Sanders has deep roots in an American socialist tradition that once captivated millions.
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Politicians Come to Selma Every Year to Commemorate the Civil Rights Struggle, But Nothing Changes
Democrats use Selma, Alabama as a political prop and ignore the city’s current struggles. Residents told Jacobin that they need real help, not just annual photo ops with Oprah and Joe Biden.
Another Jurassic World is Possible
Jurassic World wrongly blames the sins of sequels on the audience.
The Triumph of Greece’s Authoritarian Right Is the Future the European Union Wants
Greek premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis is cut from the same cloth as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, attacking press freedom and brutalizing refugees. The EU’s leading actors have backed Mitsotakis to the hilt, and his political dominance was forged in Berlin and Brussels.
Ursula Le Guin Has Given Us a New Posthumous Collection of Writings
Legendary science fiction writer Ursula Le Guin has a new posthumous collection out called Space Crone. Sometimes polemical and often hilarious, it discusses feminism and radical alternatives on an intergalactic scope.
How to Debate Libertarians on Taxes — And Destroy Them
On Tax Day, here’s a guide to arguing with libertarians about redistribution.
Canada’s Liberals Are Letting the Wealthy Write Their Own Tax Policy
Justin Trudeau’s government loves to tout its commitment to combating inequality. Now it’s pushing a special tax break for private jets.
Moldova’s Movement From Below
The protesters in Moldova are more than pawns in a geopolitical game between Russia and the West.
California’s New Senator, Laphonza Butler, Is No Friend of the Left
Laphonza Butler, who was just sworn in to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, originally hailed from the labor movement. But her career has taken a sharp pro-corporate turn, including a stint acting on behalf of Uber against gig workers in California.
Long Live the People’s Urbanism
Today should be a day of celebration. Amazon is leaving New York, and we just dealt a blow to urban neoliberalism.
Being Anti-Boris Is Not Enough
Attacks on character and legal issues didn’t stop Berlusconi and Trump, and they won’t stop Boris Johnson. Sticking to Corbyn’s strong democratic socialist message is the way to beat him.
Donald Trump’s Executive Orders Are Covering Both His Left and Right Flanks
Trump's recent flurry of executive orders on “anarchist jurisdictions” and diversity training have him moving hard to the right to shore up his base — but, perhaps more worryingly, moving further left to keep Americans from losing their homes during a crisis than Obama did.
Palestinian Survivors of the Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre Remember the Horror
Twenty-nine years ago, Baruch Goldstein, a US-born Jewish settler, shot and killed 29 Palestinians in Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque. Jacobin talked to witnesses, who now face a rise in the same extremist Zionism that motivated Goldstein’s slaughter.
Keep the Red Planet Red
Sure, let's colonize Mars — but without Elon Musk's help.
Muslim Rule in Spain Was a Crucial Part of Europe’s History
For half a millennium, modern-day Spain was mostly ruled by Muslim kingdoms that presided over an extraordinary cultural experiment. The key to understanding Al-Andalus lies in its unorthodox social structure and its political location between two worlds.
In Latin America, Economic Equality Is a Precondition for Democracy
A new comparative study of left-wing governments in Latin America shows that left governance can create strong local participatory democracy, even in hotbeds of opposition.
Chris Coons Is Big Pharma’s Man in Washington
Senator Chris Coons is driven by the sincere belief that government and the people exist to serve the interests of Delaware’s big pharmaceutical companies.
New York City’s Teachers Union Doesn’t Remember How to Strike
The United Federation of Teachers, New York City’s teachers union, is a massive local that could wield enormous power through striking. But the union hasn’t struck in nearly half a century — even in the face of a deadly pandemic and unsafe schools reopening. Why does the UFT refuse to use its most powerful tactic?
“Mayor Pete Was the Kinda Kid Who Unplugged the Sega If He Was Losing.”
The Iowa Caucus was a clusterfuck. Yes, the UN should be called. Jimmy Carter should have to certify this election.
Politicking Without Politics
Democratic elites are delusional — you can’t subdue the reactionary right without a robust alternative political vision.