How to Escape the Present
The desire to radically challenge capitalism is widespread and growing. Naomi Klein’s new book is an important contribution to that project.
What Should Socialists Do?
Democratic socialism needs to become a mass presence in US society.
Not Just an Artifact
The Russian left doesn't just belong to the past. It can use the surge around Alexey Navalny to grow a new independent movement.
The Success Sequence Is About Cultural Beefs, Not Poverty
Marriage and high school diplomas are a distraction. To end poverty, we simply have to structure our economy to ensure nobody falls below the poverty line.
From Trumpcare to Transformation
The apparent death of Trumpcare is more than a resounding victory — it's a case study for how to organize in the Trump era.
Voices From the Sweltering Inside
The recent protests at the St Louis Workhouse jail serve as a brutal reminder that American prisons are oppressive hellholes.
GE's Switch
Jeff Immelt’s resignation as CEO of General Electric shows that we cannot think of industry as finance’s opponent.
A Question of Academic Freedom
BDS opponents are wrong — boycotts are well within the bounds of academic conduct.
The Politics of Narcos
In the world of Narcos, dim-witted cops and populist narco-capitalists become the heroes we need.
Closed Rooms and Class War
Yanis Varoufakis presents himself as a heroic Prometheus in his new memoir, but he comes off looking more like a Narcissus.
- Issue No. 25
- Spring 2017
By Taking Power
In this issue
The South Is Our North
TeleSUR’s trajectory reminds us that the task of criticizing the Left cannot be abandoned to the Right.
Against Bluexit
Liberals want to write off huge swathes of the United States. We shouldn't follow suit.
A Brief History of American Health Reform
In order to win universal health care, we have to understand what — and who — we're up against.
After Trumpcare
Republicans wanted to repeal Obamacare and gut Medicaid. Instead they galvanized the push for Medicare for All.
Which Way Out of the Venezuelan Crisis?
As Venezuelans go to the polls this Sunday, the country faces a choice between deepening revolution and an elite-enforced rollback.
John McCain: "American Hero"
Journalists and politicians venerating John McCain's civility and decency have a short memory.
What Happens If We Win?
For the Left, winning local office is one thing — actually governing is another.