None Dare Call Them Scandals
Obama had a “scandal-free” presidency, liberals say. It’s true — but only because in Washington, scandalous behavior is par for the course.
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The Hater Class
As long as the upper middle class exists, it’s going to be at best ambivalent about our program.
Unfortunately, We Can’t Log Off
Social media sucks — but it might just be the best propaganda tool socialists have ever had. That's why we can't log off.
Ireland’s Fight for Choice
Ireland has the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe — but this summer they will be put to a referendum.
The Anticapitalist Bodybuilder
This weekend's Arnold Sports Festival showed that many seek in bodybuilding what they can't find in their jobs.
Bernie Versus the Earthquake Industry
Bernie Sanders's wholesale opposition to fracking could help him in key Super Tuesday contests.
It’s a Good Sign That the Financial Times Is Worried About Jeremy Corbyn
Under Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party plans to distribute not just wealth, but power, to working people. No wonder the bosses’ press is concerned.
The Problem with Saving the World
The UN’s new Sustainable Development Goals aim to save the world without transforming it.
Circling The Square
Jehane Noujaim’s The Square offers a sympathetic portrait of courageous Egyptian protesters while papering over the serious political divisions in Tahrir.
Have You Heard? Pete Buttigieg Is Really Smart
The recent craze for Pete Buttigieg — multilingual Rhodes Scholar and all-around smart guy — is just the latest incarnation of the meritocratic cult of “smartness.” It’s social Darwinism for elite liberals.
Data Journalism Done Wrong
Vox says higher wages for fast-food workers will lead to mass layoffs. Here’s why they’re wrong.
Someone Tell David Brooks Neoliberalism Has Utterly Failed
To make the case against socialism, David Brooks reached into his timeworn bag of anti-radical clichés: humanity is too flawed, bureaucrats can’t get anything right, and the market’s efficiency is unmatched. Has he paid any attention to the last 30 years of neoliberalism?
Donald Trump Is Rapidly Gaining on Joe Biden in the Polls
Bernie Sanders has been able to withstand Donald Trump's onslaught of attacks even as Joe Biden, like Hillary Clinton before him, is watching his lead collapse.
Chicago’s Brutal Example
A new Department of Justice report shows that Chicago police have proven immune to reform.
A Tale of Two Standoffs
The federal response to Lakota protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline couldn't be more different than their reaction to this year's Bundy occupation.
The Trump Administration’s Climate Nihilism
Trump administration officials now admit that climate disaster is real and on its way soon — they just don’t care.
Reclaiming the Best of Karl Kautsky
Denounced and then lost to history, the radical Karl Kautsky's thought still offers a compelling vision of how to democratize all aspects of our lives.
Europe’s Forgotten People
Government policies are fueling rather than combating anti-Roma discrimination in Europe.
Energy and Roses
In Mexico, an energy users' association is growing into a militant women's movement.
DSA Is Leading the Charge
Socialism is moving from the margins to the center of American politics. After the Democratic Socialists of America’s convention in Atlanta last weekend, DSA is better positioned than ever to lead the socialist charge.