Amy Gilligan The Labour Party: What is it good for? The future of Britain's Labour Party is murkier than ever, even as it is poised to make gains in general elections in May.
Eva María and Wael Elasady The U.S. presses its advantage with Venezuela Several factors have created an opening for U.S. imperialism to try to re-establish its position in Latin America--and Venezuela is in the crosshairs.
Interview: Antonis Davanellos The pressure to stay strong A leader of the left inside SYRIZA explains the latest developments in Greece as a showdown with Europe looms.
Lance Selfa Slavery and the roots of racism The American Civil War ended 150 years ago, and with it, the system of slavery that built the U.S.--and world capitalism.
Robert Meeropol Strange convergence Billie Holiday and Ethel Rosenberg would both have been 100 years old this year, and their lives were intertwined in so many ways.
Jesse Hagopian A win against Common Core At the school where teachers boycotted a state test, parents are now taking the initiative and leading a massive opt-out campaign.
John McDonald Facing our monsters The horror film It Follows confronts the effects of sexual violence, subverting slasher movie conventions along the way.
Editorial Are the war makers offering a real peace? In all the ink spilled about the U.S. nuclear deal with Iran, no one questioned the U.S. government's right to dictate to its main regional rival.
Ashley Smith Renewed defiance in Quebec Last week's student strike and mass march in Quebec were the latest signs that a Maple Spring or Autumn may bloom again.
Julian Guerrero Why do they want more cops? Just months after cheerleading Black Lives Matter protests, liberals on the New York City Council want to hire more police.
