American-Russian analyst laments the new Cold War
American-born Justin Lifflander, graduate of Cornell University, arrived in Russia (then the USSR) in 1987 as a driver-mechanic for the U.S. embassy in Moscow.
Left strategy in 2016 (Part 2): Building real political independence
American politics is conducted in a two-party, winner-take-all system. We have to play the cards dealt as we fight to change the rules of the game.
Socialism: Fight for something or you’ll lose everything
I'll start by saying I don't believe in utopia, and I don't trust utopians.
Left strategy in 2016 (Part 1): Grasping the key link of struggle
Win or lose, American politics will never be the same again because radical new ideas have been discussed widely and new forces have energized the electoral arena.
Plotting for Gus Hall and free speech at Blue Moon Tavern
This article is an excerpt from the upcoming autobiography of former People's World editor and long-time correspondent, Tim Wheeler.
Low-ball to snowball: Underestimating poverty among older Americans
Instead of a life lived in dignity, many senior citizens have to scrimp, accept charitable hand-outs, and decide whether to pay for medicine or go hungry.
Clinton will win nomination, but Sanders’ revolution can’t quit now
Sanders is setting an example for a new form of political independence. Hopefully his supporters are all getting the message.
An open letter to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam
"Instead of going in to work at Verizon, I stood outside with a picket sign. I'm on strike because it's time for you to listen to us."
Trump’s got everyone asking: Is he a fascist?
The F-word is back - no, not that F-word - the other one: fascism; and no one can take more credit for its comeback than Donald Trump.
Any sandwich but socialism, please
This column is the author's response to Paul Krugman's column in the April 15, 2016 edition of the New York Times.
