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Editorial PhilosophyThe development of GMOs and gene-edited crops reaffirms the many ways in which new technologies both reflect and help reinforce the commercial imperatives, and the larger social matrix, from which they emerged
Contestation is a death warrant for the species, with no victors. We are at a crucial point in human history
Repaired Nations seeks to build wealth for the Black community in the East Bay through education and empowerment of its residents and youth
This it could be a moment when we begin to understand that there are no longer ‘military solutions’ and that we need to start thinking about an alternative human rights-based security system f
It is laughable that there are some people who identify as left who cannot stop themselves from praising Putin as an “anti-imperialist” and thinking he is their comrade
The most enormous unintended consequence of U.S. foreign policy has been to drive Russia and China together, along with Iran, Central Asia and other countries along the Belt and Road initiative
Russian state media reveals Putin’s plan to deny nationhood
Major IPCC report, approved by 195 countries, lays bare devastating harm caused by unchecked global heating
“We will hold to account those whose actions have disproportionately damaged our planet. They broke it, now they have to fix it.”
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the second defining moment of the New Cold War
The suppression last year of Navalny’s activist network destroyed the opposition’s main organising tool. But resistance to war may grow nonetheless
Nearly a quarter of millennials and Gen Zers — essentially, all adults born during or after the early 1980s — have had a difficult time making housing payments as a result of medical debt
Like many western leaders, Putin sees the path toward xenophobia and war as the way to control his own people with fear
Let’s build solidarity with people across borders who are resisting oppression, exploitation, authoritarianism and repression and foreign intervention
Unarmed Ukrainians changing road signs, blocking tanks and confronting the Russian military are showing their bravery and strategic brilliance
Throughout history, people facing occupation have tapped into the power of nonviolent struggle to thwart their invaders
There’s no “national interest” worth risking nuclear conflict. But urgent diplomacy and humanitarian aid — and Russia’s own antiwar movement — could stop the suffering
We absolutely cannot allow neoliberalism to bask in a new wave of legitimacy in the name of fighting inflation
Jeremy Corbyn was subjected to a concerted propaganda campaign by the British right-wing military-industrial establishment, which regarded him as a threat to its interests
Interview on the failure of international bodies like the European Union and United Nations in preventing war
Employees are begging Starbucks to stop its union-busting campaign and return to its roots as a supposedly progressive company.
Robin Wonsley Worlobah, Minneapolis’ first Black democratic socialist City Councilmember, says she’s not only fighting for better outcomes, but a more just system
A sanitation workers strike ended in defeat, but it was a good fight garnering national support
We can and should revolutionize the digital space, but alas, the revolution will not be digitized
The American Dream should not mean that we stack the odds immeasurably against certain people, and if they work hard and are lucky enough to survive, a few of them will make it. There’s a better dream
A survey of progressive House aspirants finds that a majority make no mention of U.S. military or foreign policies
Despite challenges and disputes aplenty, my country has embarked on a remarkable project: a truly popular debate about what sort of nation it should aspire to be
Judith Brett outlines Australia’s experience with – and makes the case for – compulsory voting. Daniel Chavez shows how, for the left in Uruguay, compulsory voting is an essential foundation
There is no compelling reason to raise interest rates, now or later
If the Teamsters union is to become more democratic, more powerful, and more politically influential, it will take a massive rank-and-file movement from below
We have the opportunity to build and participate in these social movements, in minor and major ways, while educating ourselves and not isolating ourselves alone or in small cliques
It’s time to perceive and admit that the oppressions we aim to fight in the world are actually systemic within our movements, embedded in the structures of even some of the most progressive organizations
No Bosses, A New Economy for a Better World is Albert’s most comprehensive presentation of parecon to date – it is both a call to action and a compelling vision to guide practice
The more we contribute to beating the MAGA Faction in this round of voting, the better positioned we are to push further toward the multiracial democracy, transformed economy, and changed relationship with the planet and all the people on it that is so desperately needed
Source: Informed Comment Former chief justice of the Iranian judiciary, Ebrahim Raisi, won the presidential election, as expected, with over 60 percent…
The Swedish trade unions can boast of high membership numbers, but generally lack the primary source of union strength: that many colleagues unite and act together
Source: CovertAction Magazine On April 9th, Ramsey Clark passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Clark was Attorney General of…
In my experience, while most veterans might not say so out loud, privately and in the company of fellow veterans, they’re more than willing to speak critically of the wars and do so regularly
Source: LA Progressive Photo by mikeledray/Shutterstock.com A great leap forward and victory is in sight On Tuesday, June 23, in Los Angeles,…
Segregation has spread beyond central cities
The Puerto Rican people are saying, “Ya Basta!” — “Enough!” They are undaunted. They are marching without trepidation. They want justice now! They will not stop until Rosselló steps down
The greatest beneficiary of America finally investing in reparations won’t be only the low-wealth population that deserves this investment. It will be the moral foundation of our country
[This is the eighteenth essay in a multipart series addressing the surge in interest in and support for socialism, what the surge…
Workers in the berry fields of the United States and Mexico have the same transnational employers. Now, farmworker unions in those two nations have begun to work together
Looking at the Root Causes of Migration
Interview on how leveraged buyout of Toys “R” Us hurt tens of thousands of retail workers and how a new campaign is fighting back to demand justice for these employees
A history of the Israeli occupation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and what military formulas are being used to control Palestinian lives
A pacified Syria is key to the economic integration of Eurasia through energy and transportation connections
A look at how the California Senate passed the “Healthy California” plan and the coming battle to make it into law
Text and Video: Castro and the Cuban revolution…in history.