Helen Redmond Waiving away health care reform The Obama administration has continued compromising on its health care law, bowing to industry demands about its enforcement.
Interview: Marwa Al-Radwany Germany’s growing tide of Islamophobia A German socialist explains the context of growing anti-Islamic sentiment in the country--and how it can be challenged.
Scott McLemee Studies in shrubbery A new book looks at George W. Bush's legacy in the context of American conservatism after 30 years as the strongest force in U.S. politics.
Interview: Phillip Morris Rap without compromise Chicago-based rapper Phillip Morris talks about his new mixtape, and how he combines serious politics, a sense of humor and driving beats.
Jen Roesch Can the working class unite? For the working class to create a socialist society, it must achieve unity in its ranks--and that means championing all struggles against oppression.
Interview: Kevin Ovenden Advancing solidarity with Gaza The director of the Viva Palestina convoy talks about the latest success in breaking the siege of Gaza--and what it means for the solidarity movement.
Joe Allen Innocent and framed anyway Laura Caldwell's book Long Way Home tells the story of the fight to free an innocent man from the clutches of an unjust justice system.
Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff Portland and the Paulsons Professional baseball has become the latest casualty in a two-year-long battle with the local sports bosses in Portland, Ore.
Readers’ View “Sanity” is fighting against injustice I refuse to buy into the American notion of "bipartisanship"--that "reaching across the aisle" is somehow better for everyone.
Readers’ View Ignoring the Gulf’s health crisis The overwhelming gravity of the health crisis in the Gulf--caused by chemical poisoning from oil and toxic dispersants--is being ignored.
