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The Fight For Abortion Is Class Struggle

Latest in Topic: National Politics

The Fight For Abortion Is Class Struggle

by Emily Mikhail and Waleeta Canon | June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

The fight for universal abortion rights is the fight to control the reproduction of labor. Capitalism requires ever expanding markets and resources in order to function, and this includes human resources. This…

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In Defense of DSA: Opposing The Call For A Special Convention

In Defense of DSA: Opposing The Call For A Special Convention

by Connor Willis | April 14, 2022April 14, 2022
On Wednesday, March 30, the Madison DSA voted and passed a resolution titled…
DSA After The Bowman Controversy: Is It Time To Rethink Our Strategy?

DSA After The Bowman Controversy: Is It Time To Rethink Our Strategy?

by Stephen Thompson | April 11, 2022April 11, 2022
It appears that DSA is in a rut. The signs are all around…
To Meet the Moment, the Left Must Study Reconstruction

To Meet the Moment, the Left Must Study Reconstruction

by Dana Kleifield | March 5, 2022March 5, 2022
A recent panel hosted by Bernie Sanders explored the lessons of Reconstruction. Dana…
Ultraliberalism: The Dominant Tendency of the American Left

Ultraliberalism: The Dominant Tendency of the American Left

by Ramsin Canon | February 7, 2022February 7, 2022
Ultraliberalism is the predominant politics of the left, and so long as the…
The Anti-Vax Movement: Another Socialism of Fools

The Anti-Vax Movement: Another Socialism of Fools

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | January 10, 2022January 10, 2022
In 1889, the Left-liberal German politician Ferdinand Kronawetter proclaimed that "antisemitism is nothing…
Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – Majority Rule

Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – Majority Rule

by Sean Estelle | March 16, 2021
Since the last column was published, the American Rescue Plan has made it…
The Origins of QAnon

The Origins of QAnon

by Chris Mason | March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Part One: What is QAnon? QAnon is ubiquitous today in American politics. It…
Wheels Turning Faster

Wheels Turning Faster

by Sean Estelle | March 2, 2021March 2, 2021
In 2001, the last time there was a 50-50 split in the Senate,…
500,000 COVID-19 Deaths and the Threat of Politics as Usual

500,000 COVID-19 Deaths and the Threat of Politics as Usual

by Sean Estelle | February 23, 2021October 6, 2021
“You may (God help us all) be the best that will be given…
All In On the PRO Act

All In On the PRO Act

by Sean Estelle | February 17, 2021February 16, 2021
Last week, I didn’t write a column, because I was working to help…
Comrade DeepFuckingValue

Comrade DeepFuckingValue

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | February 5, 2021February 5, 2021
By now, the markets have passed the point of no return. Reddit users…
Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – Biden’s Climate Plan And What’s Next

Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – Biden’s Climate Plan And What’s Next

by Sean Estelle | February 2, 2021February 2, 2021
Last week, Joe Biden passed a package of executive orders on climate change,…
Tuesday Thoughts With Sean – Unity?

Tuesday Thoughts With Sean – Unity?

by Sean Estelle | January 26, 2021
Last week, on Wednesday January 20th, with much pomp and circumstance, Joe Biden…
Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – On Hope

Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – On Hope

by Sean Estelle | January 19, 2021
It was hard to identify something to write about this week. I could…
Against A “Godawful Patriot Act Mark II”

Against A “Godawful Patriot Act Mark II”

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | January 15, 2021
In many ways, the image of a QAnon shaman wearing a bearskin Viking…

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