Don Lash No right to privacy if you’re poor? The Poverty of Privacy Rights shows how poor and working-class women are subject to more surveillance and restrictions on privacy. March 11, 2019
Percy Hatcherson Chicagoans show they’re hungry for change What do the Chicago elections say about the opportunities for left-wing candidates and grassroots organizing against the status quo? March 6, 2019
Statement Jews stand against the smearing of Ilhan Omar Hundreds of left-wing Jewish activists are raising their voices to condemn the smear campaign directed at Rep. Ilhan Omar. March 6, 2019
Ashley Theissen What we learned when they stood up to Feinstein The pressure of social movements acts not only on our opponents, but also on the movements’ allies and proponents. February 28, 2019
Danny Katch Getting ready for Bernie 2020 If the past month is any indication, one of big topics in the next presidential election is going to be the meaning of socialism itself. February 27, 2019
By a nurse Who has the answers that Chicago needs? Chicago voters will elect a city government this week, but the left challengers are outnumbered by Democrats with checkered records. February 25, 2019
Ashley Smith The bitter fruit of Trump’s China-bashing Donald Trump’s new cold war rivalry with China has put Chinese foreign students at U.S. universities squarely in the crosshairs. February 24, 2019
Nicole Colson Will Democrats give racism and assault a pass? Scandals that could install a Republican as governor of Virginia have led some Democrats to waffle on what should be a principle. February 13, 2019
Patrick Reilly Debating the future of Chicago’s 33rd Ward Socialist City Council candidate Rossana Rodriguez brought a vision of a Chicago by and for the people to a recent 33rd Ward debate. February 13, 2019
Interview: Rossana Rodriguez A Chicago socialist against the machine The socialist candidate for City Council in Chicago’s 33rd Ward says that her campaign is about organizing far beyond Election Day. February 12, 2019
Obrero Socialista ¿Quién cerró el cierre? No fueron los demócratas, sino que trabajadores federales, los que forzaron a la administración Trump a reabrir el gobierno. February 6, 2019
By a federal worker Will labor learn the lessons of the shutdown? With the threat of another shutdown coming later this month, federal workers and their unions have to get ready for another fight. February 4, 2019
Christopher Baum The subways should be free A new measure in New York City to reduce fares for some low-income riders is welcome — but we need to think much bigger. February 1, 2019
Editorial Who shut down the shutdown? It wasn’t the Democrats, but federal workers, who finally put real pressure on the Trump administration to reopen the government. January 30, 2019
Danny Katch AOC’s vote against ICE: A view from Queens There are lessons to be learned from how activists contributed to a high-profile stand in Congress against funding “border security.” January 25, 2019
By a federal worker No more food banks, we need paychecks Hundreds came out to protest the government shutdown, holding up empty plates to symbolize the workers who are going hungry. January 25, 2019
Readers’ View How Debs went from Democrat to Socialist Examining how Debs became a revolutionary challenges assumptions about the need for a “clean break” with the Democratic Party. January 24, 2019
Amy Gaidis A puzzle over racist slurs Racist slurs in the New York Times crossword puzzle, even if they are inadvertent, are a thoughtless, unnecessary provocation. January 23, 2019
Rossana Rodriguez Running for Chicago’s 99 Percent A socialist candidate explains why she is running for Chicago City Council — and what socialism has to offer the city’s 99 Percent. January 22, 2019
By a federal worker No paychecks, no peace With Trump’s lockout entering its fifth week, federal workers need to look for solutions to bring the government shutdown to an end. January 21, 2019
