The right’s working class philosopher
Nicknamed the "longshoreman philosopher," Eric Hoffer was the best-known working-class author and intellectual in postwar America.
Twenty-five years later, the Cold War still blows hot
In Washington, hostility toward socialism and even socialist orientations remain the order of the day.
Remembering Volodya and the Soviet war dead
"I am looking at my treasured coin and wondering about Volodya."
“Lead Me On”: Being thankful in an unfriendly land
Let Lincoln's words lead us back to remembering that this is a day of humility and healing, not of seeking bargains before the sun has set.
President Obama on immigration: How we got here and what's next?
Some categories not covered by the executive order need to be brought out of the shadows, perhaps under another order in the future.
Packed house at 3rd annual Vito Marcantonio Forum
Vito Marcantonio (1902-1954) was a fourteen-term Congressman from East Harlem.
Memories of Ñancahuazú, Tlatelolco and Cubana de Aviación Flight 455
This time of year brings many memories. The memories are like echoes, for they coincide so closely with events of today, equally tragic and bloody.
Guatemalan children at U.S. border there because of U.S. backed genocide
The arms used in this genocide were supplied to the Guatemalan military by successive U.S. administrations beginning with that of Ronald Reagan.
Worth repeating: July 4th should inspire us toward third revolution
Nine years ago we published a still-relevant editorial about the Fourth of July, titled "Toward a third revolution." What we said then bears repeating.
Happy Independence Day!
A government "of the people, by the people, and for the people"? Hardly. Try a government "of the one percent, by the one percent, and for the one percent."
