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198 Articles by: Bhaskar Sunkara
Bhaskar Sunkara is the founding editor of Jacobin, the president of the Nation magazine, and the author of The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality.
How the Left Can Win
Robert Brenner and Bhaskar Sunkara on how the Left can seize the momentum and build a majority.
Socialism Is Love
Just for Valentine’s Day, copies of The ABCs of Socialism are $5.
No Money, Mo’ Problems
We didn’t predict Trump, but we’re bound to get things right soon.
Our Alternative
We need a socialist politics that challenges the Democratic Party’s leadership, not just the Right.
Why We Publish
Having history on our side isn’t enough. We need your support.
Jacobin Is Six Years Old!
If you think this was not an entirely terrible idea, read this note.
“The Spoiler” Speaks
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on her campaign and building an alternative to the two corporate parties.
The Red and the Green
Sinn Féin wants to be more than an opposition force — it wants to lead Ireland’s first progressive government.
Socialists and the Horse Race
Will backing Bernie Sanders help build an independent left? A debate.
The Dynamics of Retreat
The same politics that underpinned the welfare state brought about its collapse.
End Private Property, Not Kenny Loggins
Socialists want a world without private property. But you can keep your Kenny Loggins records.
The Small-Town Charter Wars
The fight to stop the growth of a charter school in one small New Jersey town.
Development From Below
Capitalists are interested in profit, not development. Only workers can empower the Global South.
Tuesday Night Football
Some post-debate thoughts from Jacobin contributors.
In Defense of Rafael Correa
Ecuador’s minister of culture defends the social and political record of the Correa government.
Can Jeremy Corbyn Redeem the Labour Party?
It looks like the Blairites might finally be defeated tomorrow. But can Jeremy Corbyn really change the Labour Party?
Bernie for President
We should welcome Bernie Sanders’ presidential run, while being aware of its limits.
Scotland Moves Left
The Scottish National Party has been running to Labour’s left ahead of the May 7 elections. How should we relate to it?