The Movement and the Money
What's behind the recent rise in wages for undocumented workers? It could be immigrants' rights activism.
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Rustin the Liberal Biopic Versus Rustin the Labor Activist
Netflix’s new feel-good Bayard Rustin biopic, Rustin, claims the civil rights hero has been forgotten because of his sexuality. But it was his fiery and provocative class politics that makes him both controversial and prophetic today.
Bernie Must Retool His Campaign Organization, Not Dismantle It
Bernie Sanders has officially suspended his campaign, but its infrastructure is our best hope at organizing to win a just response to the coronavirus pandemic. Bernie can’t dismantle that infrastructure now — we need it more than ever.
The Best Thing the US Can Do for Afghanistan Is Stay Out of It
Despite four decades of imperial interventions, the United States was defeated in Afghanistan. Tariq Ali explains the long history of meddling in Afghanistan — and why the US's defeat will set back the broader project of American military supremacy.
Florida’s “Communism Task Force” Is Absurd Red-Baiting
Republicans in Florida’s legislature don’t think enough is being done to indoctrinate children in the Sunshine State against the dangers of communism. Frankly, it’s a little heartening that they’re this worried about a socialist resurgence.
The Biden Era’s Defining Characteristic: Anti-Politics
Whether because of Trump fatigue or COVID or both, the Biden years have been defined by a kind of anti-politics. Many fewer Americans are now paying politics much attention at all.
Sam Pollard Talks About Arthur Ashe, “The Jackie Robinson of Tennis”
Sam Pollard sat down with Jacobin to discuss his new documentary on black tennis legend Arthur Ashe — the man who broke down the racial barrier in “the sport of kings.”
Joe Biden Has a Long History of Giving Republicans Exactly What They Want
For Republicans, Joe Biden has long been the ideal negotiating partner — because he’s so willing to cave in on most anything Republicans want.
John McCain: “American Hero”
Journalists and politicians venerating John McCain's civility and decency have a short memory.
Why They Hate Cornel West
Michael Eric Dyson's attack on Cornel West signals the bankruptcy of the black political class.
The Politics of a Second Gilded Age
The mass inequality of America’s first Gilded Age thrived on identity-based partisanship, helping extinguish the fires of class rage. In 2021, we’re headed down the same path.
The Democrats Actively Expedited Class Dealignment
In the 1990s, Democrats adopted a neoliberal program to suit the needs of capital, driving many workers out. The party then adopted a political strategy meant to replace working-class voters with professionals — with disastrous consequences.
The Great God Trump and the White Working Class
The political and social war that is now inevitable in the United States could shape the character of the rest of the century.
A Watchdog, Not a Lapdog
Human Rights Watch has not answered for its compromised independence from the US government.
America’s Theater
Journalist Nick Turse on drone warfare, US intervention in Africa, and foreign policy in the age of Trump.
Trump’s Record on Foreign Policy: Lost Wars, New Conflicts, and Broken Promises
Donald Trump claims he’s ending the “era of endless wars.” But over the course of his first term, he has come closer to starting new wars than ending the wars he inherited.
Collusion Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Russiagate looks less like a righteous crusade for truth and justice and more like the typical shenanigans for which the FBI and US security state have long been known: prosecutorial overreach, entrapment, and the criminalization of foreign policy dissent.
Liberals and Racism
Misreading the tea leaves.
It Keeps Happening
We already knew that Hillary Clinton was a hypocrite, but she’s taking it to a whole new level this week.