Twenty years since 9/11
U.S. imperialism in Afghanistan and beyond
by Phil GasperOn the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Phil Gasper explains the historical relationship between U.S. imperialism and the jihadist groups in the Middle East.
The outlines of opposition in a post-Trump U.S.A.
by Peter Ikeler
Peter Ikeler assesses the multi-dimensional crises facing the U.S., the development of antagonistic social movements under the pressure of these crises, and offers some tentative strategic conclusions on the question of organization for the U.S. Left.
DSA sliding right under Biden
Takeaways from the 2021 DSA Convention
by Haley Pessin & Andy SernatingerHaley Pessin and Andy Sernatinger analyze the 2021 DSA Convention.
From militant to Washington insider
On Richard Trumka
by Tim GouletTim Goulet discusses the life and death of AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka.
Atlanta was a watershed
Lessons for fighting anti-Asian racism
by Pranav JaniPranav Jani examines the new wave of organizing against anti-Asian racism and why the Left must deepen our understanding of its impact and origins as we strive to build solidarity.
Socialist strategy and the party
by Gilbert Achcar
Gilbert Achcar looks at the “broad party” question and its implications for socialist strategy today.
Never forget…Afghanistan
Building an anti-imperialist movement one conversation at a time
by Rory FanningRory Fanning wishes he had heard a rallying cry through a bullhorn after 9/11 that opposed imperialist war rather than advocated it. He is now working to make sure young people hear those arguments before having to learn, like him, through the experience of service in U.S. empire’s wars.
Tempest Solidarity Agreement
by Tempest
Over the course of our first year, the Tempest Collective has intentionally crafted structures and policies that we hope will facilitate a healthy and comradely political culture.
A history of revolutionary class struggle
A review of the book The Fight for Workers’ Power: Revolution and Counter-Revolution in the 20th Century
by Steve LeighSteve Leigh reviews the new book The Fight for Workers’ Power by authors Mick Armstrong and Tom Bramble.
Striking echoes in Iran
A report from the oil and gas strikes
by Nasrin and Sam SalourNasrin and Sam Salour report on the growing strike movement in Iran and analyze the historic dynamics and ironies in the strike, and what it means for the theocratic regime.