Book Review
The Veracity of Fiction
With Radioactive Radicals, Dan La Botz has written a bold and unique novel that is ultimately a novel of questions and uncertainties.
Iran’s Presidential Election Puts Spotlight on Domestic Situation
In a poll conducted by Zamaneh in June 2024, Iranians overwhelmingly said that the presidential election will not improve their lives. 69% wanted a fundamental transformation of the political . . .
Ukrainian Union Says Russia Intentionally attacks Civilians
The Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU), a member organization of the International Trade Union Confederation and the European Trade Union Confederation, calls on the international community, the ITUC, the ETUC, and their member organizations, as well as the governments of democratic states, to strengthen their support for Ukraine.
Teamsters President Sean O’Brien Should Not Speak at the RNC
A speaking engagement at the Republican National Convention by Teamster President Sean O’Brien only normalizes the most anti-union party and President I’ve seen in my lifetime.
Socialists Should Advance Our Own Politics in 2024
The Democratic corporate centrist is the lesser evil to Trump, the wannabe rightwing dictator. But does that mean socialists should support the Democratic candidate to stop Trump?
Why Socialists Must Work to Defeat Trump and Elect Biden or Candidate X
A month ago, we had a debate in Solidarity on the question of the U.S. presidential election in which I argued the need to vote for Biden in order to defeat Trump.
Against Samuel Farber’s Biased Approach
Janette Habel and Michael Löwy defend the political and intellectual legacy of Che Guevara as a Marxist, against Samuel Farber’s critique.
Reply to Janette Habel and Michael Löwy
Che Guevara and Socialist Democracy
Samuel Farber defends his critique of Che Guevara as an anti-democratic figure that undermined the socialist cause in Cuba.
The Nature of Neoliberalism
What can we learn about neoliberalism from Neil Davidson’s new book?
Charles Post assesses Neil Davidson’s posthumous book on neoliberalism, which makes a key contribution to the Marxist analysis of contemporary capitalism.
Participatory Democracy Minus Endless Meetings
Gar Lipow proposes use of revocable proxies in representative democracy and neighborhood assemblies based on participatory democracy.
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Early Criticism of the October Revolution
John Marot critically reviews a collection of essays written by Communist dissidents in 1920-22 in opposition to the New Economic Policy, translated by Simon Pirani.
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The Surveillance State and the Color Line
John Clarke recommends Oliver Kearns’ book “The Covert Colour Line,” on racism as the foundation of US and British intelligence agencies.
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White Torture
Frieda Afary reviews a collection of interviews with 12 women political prisoners in Iran.Read more ›
Revisiting Their Morals and Ours
A critical examination of Trotsky's evolving views on revolutionary morality and democracy in revolutionary movements.Read more ›
Puerto Rico: The Organic Crisis and the Alternatives
The discredit attained by the dominant parties, by the legislature, by the . . .
Remembering Martin Luther King’s Last, Most Radical Book
Marking an anniversary of a book's publication is, appropriately, reserved for books that were widely read when they first appeared many years ago. Books we commemorate with an anniversary are ones that ushered in a new way . . .
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A Complete Story of Attica
At long last
Heather Ann Thompson has written a magnificent history of the Attica Prison uprising, the deadliest prison rebellion in U.S. history. Read more ›
