Turning “No” Into a Political Front
Some lessons from Syriza — and where we go from here.
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Is Socialism Undemocratic?
Socialism is often conflated with authoritarianism. But historically, socialists have been among democracy's staunchest advocates.
The Red and the Green
Sinn Féin wants to be more than an opposition force — it wants to lead Ireland’s first progressive government.
Hollande’s Party
François Hollande has hastened the French Socialist Party's transformation into a vehicle for business interests.
Social Democracy’s Breaking Point
We need a politics that acknowledges that the social-democratic class compromise is unsustainable.
How a President Bernie Sanders Could Take on Wall Street
If Bernie Sanders wins the presidency, he’ll confront numerous obstacles to his agenda. To overcome those obstacles, we need a strategy to take on capital, especially Wall Street — and we need to start thinking about that strategy right now.
Sympathy for the Devil?
Refusing to engage with Trump's base will only guarantee the growth of the far right.
What Strategy for the US Left?
The capitalist state’s dependence on profitability and its institutional structure make the strategy of successive, partial breaks through “non-reformist reforms” unrealistic.
Charlie Hebdo: The Poverty of Satire
Two years after the Charlie Hebdo massacre, we consider the origin and trajectory of the publication.
The Myth of “Populism”
It's the transatlantic commentariat’s favorite political put-down. It’s also historically illiterate.
The Dangers of Detoxification
The FN’s new image doesn’t mean the far-right party had a change of heart — it means the mainstream has accepted its program.
The Mélenchon Factor
The establishment’s panicked reaction to Mélenchon should convince us that he stands a real chance of winning.
Beyond Social Democracy
It is precisely social democracy's history that shows why we need a more radical socialist politics today.
X-Ray of a Shattered Vote
Where did Le Pen’s vote come from — and what does it mean?
Lessons From the French Election
Macron managed to defeat the far right this time. But to get rid of the National Front for good, the Left will need to make a comeback.
France Is Transformed
A close look at Macron’s election, the collapse of the Socialist Party, and the end of a long cycle for the French left.
Saving France’s Railways
Yesterday, French rail workers kicked off months of rolling strikes against Macron’s attacks on their working conditions.
Barricading the University
French students face a critical juncture in their fight against Emmanuel Macron. But the movement’s real strength may lie outside the campus.
“We Are a Marxist Party That Believes in a Socialist Future”
In Belgium, a party of Marxist-Leninist background is mounting a surprising challenge to the mainstream.
Charlie Hebdo and the Gilets Jaunes
The reaction to the Paris terror attacks in 2015 identified Charlie Hebdo with freedom of speech. Yet the magazine's anti-working-class smears are today used to silence the gilets jaunes.