We Need More Leninism, Not Less

The sudden and rapid demise of the International Socialist Organization (ISO) has sparked a debate about party building, internal democracy and the kind of organization that socialists need in the fight against capitalism.

Trump and Bolsonaro: An Imperialist Bromance

Bolsonaro and Trump: a bromance or imperialist subservience?

Washington Won’t Stop the Wall, But Workers Can

Demonstrating the massive undemocratic powers of the Presidency, Trump declared a state of emergency to build an 8 billion dollar xenophobic wall. The courts and the Democrats won't stop him, but workers can.

General Strike to Shut Down the Shutdown

As we enter the 29th day of the longest shutdown in United States’ history, Trump’s threat that he would keep the government closed for “months or even years” is hitting too close to home for over 800,000 workers. Trump’s statement--the bravado of a man who has cornered himself--is having very real lived consequences.

No Tears for Racist War Criminals

We don't mourn the loss of George H.W. Bush. Here is why.

Democrats Were Not “the Lesser Evil” for the Migrant Caravan

In these midterm elections, many progressives argued that we should vote the lesser evil, or vote for "harm reduction" by casting our ballots for the Democratic Party. But, the Democratic Party has not been the lesser evil for those Central American migrants currently making their way to the US border.

A Fight for Power: Trump, Erdogan and the Working Class

Relations between the United States and Turkey are at a low point. While Trump’s “America first” policy slows down the Turkish bourgeoisie’s drive for independence as a regional power, Turkish President Recep Erdogan is trying to overcome his country’s economic crisis at the workers’ expense.

Open Letter to Kshama Sawant: Don’t Support the Police!

Kshama Sawant, a socialist on the Seattle city council, has just voted to confirm the new police chief. This is a serious mistake, as the police are defenders of capitalism. Socialists should aim to expose the role played by the police against working people.

Abolish ICE, and Abolish the Border Too: A Socialist Perspective

The movement to abolish ICE has sparked a conversation among socialists about borders and their relation to capitalism.

Trump’s America First Imperialism

On Tuesday Trump gave a speech to the United Nations outlining the new axis of evil. Despite a stress on national sovereignty, Trump's real message for the world was to put US interests first.