Ilhan Omar and the Perils of Criticizing Israel

Accusations of anti-Semitism continue to plague Rep. Ilhan Omar despite their obvious lack of credibility. While she has had some private support inside the Democratic Party, the attacks levied against her show that the party is struggling to remain both relevant to young voters and connected to Israeli lobbyists in its determination to support imperialism.

Free Chelsea Manning

A federal judge found Chelsea Manning in contempt for refusing to testify before a grand jury. The judge ruled that she will be detained until she complies with the subpoena.

Internationalism or State Department Socialism?

A renewed U.S. left is forging its own identity—and anti-imperialism needs to be front and center. Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders’ soft imperialism runs counter to the building of an internationalist left.

Bernie Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Legitimize Regime Change in Venezuela

U.S. foreign policy has never been about fostering "democracy" or helping the masses take their destiny in their own hands.

Ilhan Omar: It’s Not Just About the Benjamins

The Israeli Lobby spends millions to influence U.S. politicians, but the United States’ uncritical support for the state of Israel is not just about AIPAC, it’s about imperialism.

Abolishing Ice by Funding It

In spite of promises to "Abolish ICE," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others voted to fund it on their very first day in office.

Race, Class and Gender in the Midterms: Solidarity or Collision?

What the interplay of race, gender and class dynamics teaches us about Trumpism and the 2018 midterm election results.

Five Takeaways from the Midterm Elections

Democrats handily took control of the House, but a few key defeats tainted the election results. The great protagonist: women of color.

We Won’t Miss John McCain

John McCain was a racist war criminal. We won't miss him.