The Present in History, 2021
The job of socialists is to engage with public policy from a class perspective, informed by a socialist understanding of contemporary capitalism—not to reform it, but to abolish it.
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Why the UK (and US) Left Is Wrong to Be So Dismissive of Non-Violent Struggle
It has become fashionable to dismiss peaceful forms of resistance to injustice – but the evidence suggests they should be taken seriously. A response to some of the myths often repeated on the Left about non-violent struggle.
Sandinistas Win by a Landslide! U.S. Dirty Tricks Fail in Derailing Nicaraguan Democracy
On November 7, most Nicaraguans voted to continue with the amazing advances they have enjoyed since 2007, building a country that has become a very good example for others—despite the ongoing U.S. bullying and war through sanctions.
Memories of Socialist Hungary
The author reflects on his family’s memories of socialist Hungary, drawing comparisons between their experiences and the current Hungarian government’s anti-communist slander.
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U.S. Writes Belarus into its Familiar Regime-Change Script
Quietly, the U.S. national security state is turning up the heat on Belarus, hoping that the ex-Soviet country of 9 million will be the next casualty of its regime-change agenda.
AFRICOM: An Extension of U.S.-European Colonialism and Genocide
Report of a webinar hosted by the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP): “AFRICOM at 13: Building the Popular Movement for Demilitarization and Anti-Imperialism in Africa.” It featured voices from countries most affected by AFRICOM, including internationally-known activists for liberation.
Need for Bhagat Singh’s Relentless Criticism-Based Reasoning to Defend Constitution
A reflection on Bhagat Singh’s thoughts on reasoning, critical thinking, challenging truth, and retributive justice as expressed in his seminal essay ‘Why I am an Atheist’, and their contemporary relevance in today’s India.
The Radical Ernest Hemingway
From fighting alongside communists in the Spanish Civil War to backing revolutionaries in Cuba, this interview highlights the radical side of writer Ernest Hemingway.
The Compass
Two of Gandhi’s most basic philosophical impulses were the dignity and responsibility of the individual; and the sacredness of life.
El Salvador: Declaration by Popular Movements on Bicentennial of Independence
On the Bicentennial of Central America’s independence from Spain, social movements and organizations from across the political spectrum protested in rejection of Bukele’s authoritarianism, militarization, political persecution, and passed this declaration.