Category: Article
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Understanding unions in the United States
Andrew Sernatinger describes the basics of labor law and obstacles for labor organizing in the United States.
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Meet the new boss
Eric Maroney and Jay Poppa, provide a background to Biden’s nominee for Education Secretary, Miguel Cardona, and insight into what education activists might expect over his administration.
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How rock became white – part 3
In the final of a three-part series, Geoff Bailey, looks at the racial politics of rock and roll in the creation of “Classic Rock”, and how they inform a critique of the concept of cultural appropriation.
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A revolution in permanence
Nasrin summarizes an important new book that maps the recent uprisings in North Africa and West Asia.
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The First Decade of the Arab Revolutionary Process
Gilbert Achcar reflects on the tenth anniversary of the start of the Arab Spring, its lessons, and the ongoing process which continues to this day.
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Foundations of a DSA labor strategy
Hakan Yilmaz proposes an industrial organizing strategy for the Democratic Socialists of America.
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Socialist perspectives on 2021
Eight socialist groups offer a summary statement of their political perspectives heading into 2021.
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The empire strikes back
Ashley Smith previews Biden’s foreign policy, arguing that what is coming is not simply a return to Obama-era multilateralism, but an attempt to deepen Trump’s focus on the great power rivalries, especially with China.
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Anti-abortion politics are far right politics
Megan Lessard describes the history of the anti-abortion movement in the U.S. and explains that it is an important part of the growing threat posed by the far right.
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Is socialism winning?
Emma Wilde Botta contends that the idea that socialism is winning misreads the moment.