The radical roots of harm reduction
A first-hand account
by Sam FriedmanEven the best accounts of the movement for harm reduction leave out the role of Marxists, anarchists, and other radicals. Sam Friedman sets the record straight.
Pandemic futures
by Sam Friedman, Sara Johnson, and Karyn Pomerantz
Sam Friedman, Sara Johnson and Karyn Pomerantz report on the threat of a Bird Flu pandemic, analyzing capitalism’s failures in mitigating pandemics like COVID-19. They argue for a socialist vision of public health that prioritizes the well-being of people, the welfare of animals and a commitment to protect the environment.
Queer liberation and socialism
Learning from the stories of a movement
by Dana CloudIn the first of a series of articles for Pride Month, Dana Cloud writes about the history of queer liberation struggle in the United States, its socialist origins, and lessons for today’s queer politics.
Where is the Left on pandemic politics?
by Justin Feldman, Sam Friedman
Justin Feldman and Sam Friedman discuss the shortcomings of the Left in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and try to trace a path forward.
This isn’t normal
Capitalism and the COVID-19 pandemic
by TempestAn upcoming Tempest Collective event on the role of capitalism in exacerbating the COVID-19 pandemic.