Scott McLemee Across the color line The author of a newly published book about political thinker W.E.B. Du Bois explains why his legacy remains relevant today.
Obituary: Dario Fo Dario Fo’s comic mysteries Italian left-wing playwright Dario Fo never stopped challenging authority, mocking the powerful and championing workers.
Ashley Smith Will the left hear the cries from Aleppo? In the face of a humanitarian horror, a part of the U.S. left wants to absolve Assad and Russia of their crimes in Syria--and blame only the U.S.
Nicole Colson Why are police the priority in Rahm’s Chicago? Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to add 1,000 more police to the force--but more cops aren't a solution to the city's violence.
Jesse Hagopian Bringing Black Lives Matter into the schools Thousands of Seattle teachers are wearing Black Lives Matter shirts today in a historic workplace demonstration against racism.
Jews for Palestinian Right of Return In defense of Christoph Glanz Israel's attack machine is again attempting to smear a pro-Palestine activist by hurling false charges of anti-Semitism.
Readers’ View Views in brief Advice for understanding Gramsci | Admiration for the Standing Rock struggle
Lee Sustar and Alan Maass Chicago teachers prove Rahm has the money The prospect of teachers walking the picket line forced Mayor Rahm Emanuel to make concessions on many, though not all, of the union's demands.
Eric Ruder U.S. steps up its role in Saudi war on Yemen The idea that the U.S. has only now entered into war on Yemen in reaction to unprovoked attacks on its warships is absurd.
Paul Heideman and Jonah Birch The trouble with anti-anti-racism Rather than a distraction from confronting class inequality, movements against racism are part of building opposition to capitalism.
