economy
Gimme shelterA radical, practical plan to address the housing crisis. Also: In defense of public housing
Linda Averill
international
Russia: a new cold war?Who benefits from pumping another Cold War with Russia, and who doesn’t?
Monica Hill, Andrea Bauer
socialism
Why I joined the Freedom Socialist PartyOne new member’s answer: “[FSP] comes to the table with a clear program and a vision of what a united left might do.”
Chris Faatz
labor beat
A look at some workers’ actions, including ...Facebook’s cafeteria has union on the menu; making use of labor history; and angry fishermen in Tunisia thwart bigots.
Bernadette Kelly, Karl Ross, Margaret Viggiani
editorial
Stop witch-hunts against the antifaWe need a national defense committee to keep the government and police from dividing anti-fascist forces.
editorial
DACA double-crossNow’s the time to fight for all undocumented immigrants, not pit some against others.
editorial
Hungary’s far right rejects refugeesRich countries in Western Europe and the U.S. should welcome far more of those fleeing Africa and the Middle East.
book review
White TrashHow England’s “waste people” became “white trash” in the U.S. and were used to create racist slavery.
Sukey Wolf
socialism
10-point program of the Freedom Socialist PartyUpdated. Ideas on how to raise workers' standard of living, save education, uphold civil rights, and more.
letters to the editor
Readers respond to ...Class analysis clarifies; Zika in Puerto Rico; Jeff Sessions; and food prices. Also: Support political prisoner Jaan K. Laaman.
anti-fascist movement
Fighting fascism: what works and what doesn’tThe only way to keep Nazis and fascists on the run is to boldly out-organize and outnumber them. (English, español)
radical history
The Russian Revolution turns 100Understanding the lessons of this 1917 revolution is crucial to the epic task of the the 21st century.
international
Unrelieved crisis in VenezuelaSocialist revolutionaries must oppose U.S. intervention in Venezuela, and support Venezuelans’ right to oppose the Maduro government’s failed policies. (English, español)
soapbox
Locking up immigrants for profitDeportations are down because detention and its slave labor make billions for private prison companies.
political prisoners
Mumia Abu-Jamal puts racist system on trialA new Supreme Court ruling offers a glimmer of hope for freedom at last.
international
Palestinians in Gaza besieged by IsraelGaza has become unlivable because of Israel’s relentless blockades and military attacks.
education
Betsy DeVos is no friend to students or schoolsNew Secretary of Education is out to reverse reforms for women and students of color, and replace public education with anti-union charter schools.