Black Panther Party on the role of Black Democrats
The BPP makes the case for political independence (1968)
by Kathleen CleaverKathleen Cleaver speaks on behalf of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in 1968.
Solidarity with Sawant
Defeat the recall
by William GifisOn behalf of the Tempest Collective, William Gifis calls for solidarity with Kshama Sawant in the December 7 recall election.
International Statement of Support for the Workers Left Front – Unity (FIT–U) in Argentina
by Tempest
Statement of support, endorsed by the Tempest Collective, for the Workers Left Front- Unity (FIT-U) in Argentina, ahead of the national legislative elections on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
Welcome to the quagmire
The dilemma of the Democratic Party left
by Kim MoodyKim Moody assesses the recent U.S. election results and highlights the strategic cul-de-sac facing those sections of the Left currently oriented on the Democratic Party, while pointing to “strike-tober” and the possibilities of a resurgent labor movement, as an alternative strategic focus.
Rust Belt socialism?
by Thomas Hummel
Thomas Hummel explores the politics of the upcoming Buffalo mayoral election and the potential socialist mayor, India Walton.
Die Linke: seven theses on the way forward
After the German election debacle
by Marx21Marx 21, the revolutionary socialist network within the German Left Party, Die Linke, provides its analysis of the September elections in Germany.
Meet the new boss—same as the old boss
Assessing Canada’s election
by Tara Olivetree EhrckeTara Olivetree Ehrcke analyzes Canada’s recent snap election and why so little was on offer for the Left and social movements.
Cutting history to fit a model
On Eric Blanc and the lessons of the British Labour Party
by Kim MoodyKim Moody responds to Eric Blanc’s piece on the origins of the Labour Party and “the dirty break.”
Teamster Election Roundtable
The Teamsters Election and the Rank-and-File
by Joe AllenRank and file Teamsters discuss what the upcoming elections mean for the future of the union.
Escaping the Left’s electoral impasse
Ranked-choice voting and proportional representation
by Howie HawkinsHowie Hawkins argues for ranked choice voting and proportional representation as part of the fight to defend and expand democratic rights.