Rediscovering Nelson Algren Rediscovering Nelson Algren
The literary giant’s unique resonance in our anti-capitalist moment.
Mar 19, 2019 / Dan Simon
Toward a Global History of the Communist Party Toward a Global History of the Communist Party
A. James McAdams’s new history examines the tensions between the communist party as an institution and as an ideal.
Mar 7, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Tony Wood
Keith Gessen’s Portrait of a Moscow Caught Between Two Worlds Keith Gessen’s Portrait of a Moscow Caught Between Two Worlds
His new novel, A Terrible Country, offers a heartbreakingly intimate glimpse into contemporary Russian life.
Dec 6, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Gregory Afinogenov
‘Choral Marx’ Sets ‘The Communist Manifesto’ to Music ‘Choral Marx’ Sets ‘The Communist Manifesto’ to Music
“We’re singing our way through the contradictions of capital.”
Nov 27, 2018 / JW McCormack
The Attack on Democracy in Poland and the Response of the Left The Attack on Democracy in Poland and the Response of the Left
While liberals call for restoration of basic democracy, the left fears this will only revive the neoliberalism partly responsible for driving people to the right.
Jul 19, 2018 / David Ost
Trumpism Is the New McCarthyism Trumpism Is the New McCarthyism
Just as as McCarthyism did decades ago, Trumpism conceals the Republican Party’s long-term program to dismantle the public sector.
May 21, 2018 / Ellen Schrecker
Cubans Face the End of the Castro Era Cubans Face the End of the Castro Era
As Raúl steps aside, the country faces transition and transformation.
Apr 20, 2018 / Peter Kornbluh
In Marx’s Republic In Marx’s Republic
Did Capital offer us visions of freedom as well as domination?
Apr 4, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Luban
Flirtations With Anarchy Flirtations With Anarchy
Two new films take different approaches to Joseph Stalin and Karl Marx, two major figures of modern political history.
Mar 30, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
In the Cuban Sphere In the Cuban Sphere
Was Cuba under Castro a model for anti-imperialism in Latin America or a source of instability in the region?
Feb 21, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Patrick Iber