Ending the Opioid Crisis
Trump finally declared mass opioid addiction a national emergency. But he won’t take on big pharma and the social roots of the crisis.
A Foundation, Not a Net
A good welfare state is more than just a safety net. It's a foundation on top of which people can build their lives.
Losing the Battle and the War
Compromising on abortion rights has the potential to undermine the entire left project.
Black Judges, Black Politicians, Black Prisoners
Political elites built the carceral state — and not just white ones.
No More Charlottesvilles
The most important struggle in the US today is stopping the growth of the racist right-wing.
Burying the Lie of the "Alt-Left"
It's time to stop pretending that the same people fighting white supremacists are somehow exactly like them.
Nightmares Must Be Told
For twenty-five years, survivors of Japanese military sexual slavery have demanded a reckoning.
One Has to Take Sides
“Many sides” aren’t promoting racism and hatred. One side is. And ours is committed to stopping them.
Remembering The Battle of Lewisham
40 years ago today British fascism suffered its most humiliating defeat since Cable Street.
Making Politics Possible Again
Poland’s recent uprising against an increasingly authoritarian government offers the opportunity for its left to reassert itself.
- 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.
The Two Faces of Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris has matched every one of her progressive achievements with conservative ones.
How Socialists Can Fight for Single Payer
Socialists have played a key role in the fight for single payer in California. Their campaign has lessons for organizers everywhere.
Knock the Hustle
Jay-Z’s Tidal streaming service is just another "sharing economy" scam.
The Forgotten World of Communist Bookstores
Communist bookstores were one of the most important public spaces for radicals in twentieth century America.
Averting Annihilation
To prevent nuclear catastrophe, we must stand in solidarity with ordinary people across the Korean peninsula.
Between Judges and Generals
The ouster of Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif is yet another example of the judiciary's selectiveness and the military's undue influence.