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After Alienation After Alienation

Since the collapse of the Berlin wall and the Soviet Union, many on the left seem to have swallowed the idea that there is no alternative to capitalism.

Feb 24, 1999 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Singer

Italy’s Olive Tree Italy’s Olive Tree

Who would have guessed a few years ago that Italy’s Communists, converted or otherwise, would win control of their country’s government with the blessing of the U.S.?

Feb 24, 1999 / Daniel Singer

The Burden of Boris The Burden of Boris

Russia’s June 16 ballot is not simply the rematch of communism vs. capitalism.

Feb 24, 1999 / Feature / Daniel Singer

The Prophet Vulgarized The Prophet Vulgarized

Trotsky is both the hero of the Russian Revolution—the mastermind of October, the founder of the Red Army—and also its Job.

Feb 24, 1999 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Singer

Mitterrand’s Legacy Mitterrand’s Legacy

François Mitterrand badly wanted to leave a mark, an imprint.

Feb 24, 1999 / Daniel Singer

Hope in a Cold Climate Hope in a Cold Climate

“It’s not a revolt, Sire, or a revolution; it’s the beginning of the end of the reign of big business, of capital, over the minds of the people.”

Feb 24, 1999 / Daniel Singer

France’s Rival Führers France’s Rival Führers

For once the news from France's racist front is optimistic. At least the worst will not happen.

Jan 28, 1999 / Daniel Singer

The Euroleft, or, Who’s Afraid of Tina? The Euroleft, or, Who’s Afraid of Tina?

Europe, you are rightly told, is swinging to the left. In thirteen of the fifteen countries making up the European Union, the Social Democrats are now in office.

Dec 24, 1998 / Feature / Daniel Singer

Against Walesa, Any Solidarity? Against Walesa, Any Solidarity?

Presidential vote in Poland.

Jan 28, 1998 / Feature / Daniel Singer

Battle of Algiers on Paris Métro Battle of Algiers on Paris Métro

France faces its Muslims.

Jan 28, 1998 / Feature / Daniel Singer

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