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Absence of Universal Health Care Can Be Traced to State Repression of Socialists
The U.S. government ruthlessly targeted the Socialist Party in the early 20th century. That blow is still reverberating.
Socialists Take Up Critical Fight for Universal Child Care in the United States
Child care is an ineluctable social need, and has become only more so due to systematic inequality and impoverishment.
Higher Education Is Now a Battlefield Between Workers and Corporatization
“Power Despite Precarity” offers a case study of how educators in the California State University system built power.
When Revolutionary Moments Arise Again — and They Will — What Will We Do?
When the left demobilizes the grassroots for elections, it cuts off popular forces that enable social transformation.
Neoliberal Era Was Rich in Revolutionary Lessons. Movements Must Learn Them.
Left movements will succeed only if they overcome the barriers faced by past struggles, writes Colin Barker.
Radical Democracy Is Resurgent in Latin America. How Will the US Respond?
Chile’s Boric administration will be tested with contending visions of left politics in the current historical moment.
In Historic Win, Chile Votes for Socialism Over Fascism
Democratic Socialist Gabriel Boric defeated José Antonio Kast on Sunday — 56 percent to 44 percent.
Kshama Sawant Emerges Victorious From Disingenuous Recall Attempt
The outcome of this fight illustrates the efficacy of committed organizing and solidarity.
Socialists Secure Massive Victory in Venezuelan Elections
Despite international observers declaring the vote free and fair, the U.S. rejected the results.
Buffalo Democratic Machine Considers Axing Mayorship to Evade India Walton
It’s a sobering reminder that establishment Democrats often go to great lengths to preserve power and isolate the left.