Alan Maass Marxism and democracy Socialists have always fought for the widest possible expansion of democracy and political rights as an essential part of the class struggle.
Charlotte Heltai Our hope is in ourselves On this International Women's Day, and on every other day, we must remember that none of us are free until we all are free.
Pranav Jani Why are South Asians facing a wave of violence? The recent attacks on Indian-Americans are a new and deadly chapter in a long history of racism in the U.S. against immigrants from South Asia.
Eric Ruder The movement needs to invite debate Controversy erupted after a recent decision by an SJP chapter in North Carolina to take back an invitation to a left journalist.
Christopher Baum This VOICE tells racist lies Trump's plan to create an agency publicizing crimes committed by the undocumented is a dangerous attempt to whip up more hatred.
Dan Swain Five days that ended an empire In the space of less than a week in 1917, workers in Russia overturned the old order and set the stage for a year of revolution.
Mike Ehrenreich Racism is horrifying The movie Get Out offers the perspective of people of color dealing with the racist terror that undergirds everyday life in the U.S.
Elizabeth Schulte Raising our voices for women’s liberation The celebration of International Women's Day this year will bring protests, forums and strikes--a tribute to the relevance of this socialist holiday.
Lauren Bianchi and Hannah Utain-Evans Can you be a feminist and anti-abortion? Women need the right to abortion if we are to achieve equality, so our movement can't be "inclusive" of opposition to choice.
Mike Shea Will school end early in Chicago? Chicago school officials blame Illinois' Republican governor for their threat to end school early, but they helped make the mess.
