Elizabeth Schulte Using a “crime wave” to cover up their crimes The New York Times sounded the alarm about a "startling rise in murders"--and by sheer coincidence, it shifted the spotlight off the killer cops.
Interview: Stanley Nelson Vanguard of the 1960s revolution The director of a new documentary about the Black Panthers explains why the history is relevant for a new generation of fighters.
Eamonn McCann A “no entry” sign for refugees Desperate people seeking safety for their families will press up against the barriers that European governments have erected.
Allen Arthur East Harlem needs housing The homeless and their advocates held a protest against police abuse and New York City's lack of affordable housing.
Obrero Socialista No puedes luchar solo A pesar de haber sido declarado muerto, el socialismo sigue latente. Para hacerlo una realidad necesitamos fuerzas políticas que aún debemos construir.
Sotiris Martalis Elections in Greece and the left’s challenge A leading Greek socialist explains how the new alliance Popular Unity was formed to confront the betrayals of Alexis Tsipras' SYRIZA government.
Panos Petrou Keeping the flame of resistance lit in Greece The elections in Greece come at a critical turning point: the end of one political period and the beginning of another.
Darrin Hoop Seattle teachers can fight for what they deserve A tentative agreement to end the strike of 5,000 Seattle educators contains important gains--but union activists say the deal isn't good enough.
Todd Chretien Where do socialists belong? There is an ongoing discussion on the left assessing the experience of revolutionaries who have taken part in broad left formations.
Jeffery R. Webber Impasse in Ecuador Left and indigenous forces in Ecuador are trying to build an alternative to both President Rafael Correa and the right.
