This classic tactic unites broad sections of the working class and asserts workers’ power and ability as few other actions can.
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An unflinching fable about slavery and race
The Unexpected, by Helen Collier. A working-class Black woman of today exposes the pain and degradation of slavery, and the necessity of Black and white women consolidating against today’s racist USA.
Pastrami, passion, and politics
Steve Strauss allies with FSP because “it grasps in its bones” that a revolutionary party develops leaders from the ranks of the most oppressed.
A funny, outrageous take on class war
Parasite brilliantly exposes the unbridgeable gap between rich and poor — in South Korea this time. Fearless and funny, it helps movie-goers see the dark side. It deserves all the awards!
Revolution and counter-revolution in the Middle East — a crucial test for the Left
With besieged Syrians and Iranians as examples, this critique of Stalinists, social democrats and lapsed Trotskyists reminds progressives that every democratic movement in every country deserves Left support.
Joker: Just another comic book movie?
Or does it say something about the world?
How the impeachment of Trump exposes the rot at the core of the two-party system
Switching in Pence for Trump: worthless. Exposing fundamental rot in the system: priceless.
Hey Bernie! Workers need power, not a seat at the table
Proposals that are gimmicks aren’t the answer.
The lucrative business of “fighting hate”
In-house bigotry rocks the Southern Poverty Law Center.
A union carpenter’s story
Retiree Patrick Burns has his “feet on the ground” fighting for union democracy, women’s rights, and more.
