The New Republicans

The Democratic Party establishment has given up on the policies that would attract disaffected workers.

The Post-Hope Democrats

The latest attacks on Bernie Sanders reveal that the Democratic Party is intent on driving down expectations.

The Real Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton’s record cuts against the claim that she’s an ardent champion of women’s rights.

Debating Clinton

Doug Henwood responds to a critical review of his new book on Hillary Clinton.

Bernie’s New Deal

The $18 trillion price tag for Bernie Sanders’ spending plan is actually quite small.

The Uber Welfare State

At Columbia University, hungry students are encouraged to rely on the charity of their wealthy peers.

Workers Aren’t Disappearing

Paul Mason is wrong. Capitalists need workers, just as they always have.

Why Bosses Hate Unions

Unions vastly improve the wages and working conditions of their members. No wonder they’re still under attack.

The Decline of the American Empire

Neoliberalism lives and shouldn’t be given a premature obituary, but the American empire has entered a decadent phase.

An Interview with Doug Henwood

Employers Will Beat Obamacare

For many employers, it will be much cheaper to pay the penalties than cover full-time workers.

The Problem with (Strike) Debt