The Kinder Scout Mass Trespass
In April 1932, hundreds of workers took to the hills of northern England to challenge the right of landed gentry to enclose the countryside.
The “Smart Imperialism” Crowd
A new diplomatic memoir makes a “national interest” case for warmer relations with Cuba.
Eco-Socialism or Bust
To confront climate change, we need to democratize, decarbonize, and decommodify our energy resources.
Turning the War in Our Favor
The UK university lecturers’ strike is over, but their struggle isn’t.
No, Janus Is Not a Trojan Horse
Janus is an assault on unions, full stop. But worker militancy can overcome bad labor law.
Issue No. 28 Out Now!
- Issue No. 28
- Winter 2018
The Health of Nations
In This Issue
Summoning the Future
The story of the British National Health Service, one of the twentieth century’s great working-class achievements.
Bernie Sanders Has a Message
And the message is good.
The Anti-BDS Smear Campaign Escalates
For years, well-funded pro-Israel vigilantes have been harassing Palestine activists. Now they’re enlisting the FBI.
The Fall of the Norwegian Trump
Spurred on by a radical left party, the Norwegian parliament booted the country’s most prominent anti-immigrant politician from government.
A Strategy to Win
The victory in West Virginia and the impasse in Oklahoma raise important questions for the Left. Drawing out the strategic lessons of these strikes is crucial for the fights ahead.
A Socialist Silicon Valley
The best way to reform Silicon Valley is to strike at the root of its power — and that means taking on private ownership.
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Africa* Is a Country
*Not the continent with 54 countries
“I love Africa Is a Country, because it is basically the inside of my head.”
— Teju Cole
The End of the “End of History”
In China and beyond, liberalized markets aren’t fostering democracy — they’re undermining it.
US Out of Syria
We should oppose the ongoing, disastrous US intervention in Syria without reservation.
The Conference Room Is Replacing the Courtroom
Workers are increasingly being blocked from suing abusive bosses. Welcome to the rigged world of “mandatory arbitration.”
The Psychology of Russiagate
Glenn Greenwald on Russiagate and the comforting answers it offers to despondent liberals.
The Gender Pay Gap Is Bigger Than You Thought
Advocates often claim women make 20 percent less than men. It’s even worse: 40 percent.
