Socialism or barbarism in the 21st century?
Rosa Luxemburg famously said the choice before humanity was "socialism or barbarism." 101 years later, the same stark option confronts us today.
Open source socialism: Harnessing innovation for progressive change
The impulse for large-scale, government-led democratic socialist reforms could produce the qualitative transformation Marx counted on.
Socialism: A once-in-10,000-years opportunity
For the first time since the earliest human societies, people have finally started to practically work toward a social order not based on exploitation.
Envisioning a modern, democratic, peaceful, and green socialism
The American people have been denied the right to discuss socialism in the public arena. Thanks to Bernie, that's changing.
What we talk about when we talk about socialism
Since Marx and Engels pinned the adjective "scientific" to socialism, we have toggled between the burden of Utopia and the urgency of fighting for justice.
Socialism or capitalism: A life-or-death difference
Having gains rolled back is a bitter experience. Personally, I'm tired of fighting for the same things again and again.
Opium of the masses? Religion and 21st century socialism
There cannot be many socialist movements in the world today that are avowedly, militantly atheist. Those days are over.
Socialism: Only practical hope, not narrow fantasies, need apply
Any kind of socialism that isn't working to combat racism and sexism isn't being practical at all, not to mention realistic.
Socialism isn’t perfect, but it’s damn better than what we have
If the "playing field" is to be level for African-Americans, those who profited from slavery and racism must make amends. Yes, I mean reparations.
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.
