revolutionary politics

How to Fight Trump (And How Not To)

How to Fight Trump (And How Not To)

The second Trump administration’s horrific attacks on immigrants, the oppressed, workers, and the public sector have been met with an encouraging wave of protest by the broad left. However the anti-Trump movement has also been mired in liberal patriotism and misplaced hope in the courts. By contrast, a truly effective resistance will pose a real threat to the ruling class.

Democracy: How the Palestine Solidarity Movement Can Get Stronger

Democracy: How the Palestine Solidarity Movement Can Get Stronger

The movement for Palestine is unprecedented in its radicalization of wide layers of society. But there are many demoralizing factors, from unending news of the genocide to vicious state repression. How do we make the movement stronger? The solution is democracy: building engaged membership in democratic organizations, training them as organizers themselves, and making them active participants in the struggle.

Advances, Limits, and Lessons of the Student Intifada

Advances, Limits, and Lessons of the Student Intifada

The eruption of Gaza solidarity encampments on college campuses around the world has been a welcome and unexpected shot in the arm for the Palestine liberation movement. In hindsight, the pot simmered on campuses for months before boiling over. Last fall, universities...