Racism Is Bipartisan

Bourgeois democracy and the two-party regime in the U.S. are key to sustaining racism.

The Great American Comeback? Trump Resumes His Re-Election Campaign With Bizarre Speech in Tulsa

Donald Trump re-started his reelection campaign with a rally in Tulsa that was marked by bizarre digressions, red baiting, racist dog whistles, and cynical attempts to appeal to Black voters. The speech caused the hashtag #TrumpMeltdown to trend on twitter.

Trump’s “Police Reform” is Insulting to the Movement

On Tuesday, Trump presented an executive order to address police reform. It is nothing but pro-police protections disguised in false sympathy for the victims of state terror. It is a slap in the face to the hundreds of thousands of people mobilizing against racism and police brutality across the country.

Where is the DSA in the Current Uprising?

With the uprising against police brutality at a decisive turning point, the largest socialist organization in the U.S. --- the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) --- can play a significant role in fueling the momentum of the movement and pushing its demands forward. But it has to make significant changes in its strategy first.

Why People in Germany Are Protesting Against Racist Police Violence Too

After the murder of George Floyd, tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in different German cities as well. This is not just about solidarity with demonstrations on the other side of the Atlantic. This is about racist police violence in Germany.

The Government Doesn’t Care About Black-Owned Small Businesses

Democratic and Republican politicians denounce the destruction of Black-owned businesses by "rioters" and "looters" protesting the murder of George Floyd. But they don't really care.

Joe Biden Is Not a Decent Man

Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee to face off against Donald Trump in the general election. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and many other so-called ‘progressives’ have endorsed him. Sanders has even gone so far as to call him a “decent man” --- but Joe Biden is anything but. 

Southern Labor Is the Key to Change in the United States, and hence North America, and the World

Despite its long history of often reactionary politics, the US South was and remains central to broader labor struggles across the American continent. Below, political scientist Mike Goldfield argues that the possibilities for a Southern labor upsurge are stronger than ever.

Requiem for a (Social Democratic) Dream

Just a month ago, many socialists were claiming Bernie Sanders could win the Democratic nomination and the U.S. presidency. Today, he suspended his campaign. What next?

Sanders Voted for the Latest Corporate Bailout: What This Reveals for Socialists

The U.S. Congress recently passed a $2 trillion bailout package, the largest in U.S. history. Most of the money will go to the wealthiest individuals and corporations. Even though he originally spoke out against it, Bernie Sanders voted for the deal.