Many Have Tried to Kill Santa. None Have Succeeded.
Throughout the 20th century, religious leaders and anti-capitalists of all persuasions have attempted to question the legitimacy of Santa Claus. It has rarely ended well.
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Eugene V. Debs on the 1914 Christmas Truce
Our Christmas present to you: a long-lost Eugene V. Debs article on the famed 1914 Christmas truce, in which German and British soldiers dropped their weapons for a day and played football together — displaying humanity in the face of barbarity.
Guinea-Bissau’s Liberation Struggle Transformed the Face of World Politics
A movement led by Amílcar Cabral fought against Portuguese rule in Guinea-Bissau and won independence against seemingly overwhelming odds. It also contributed to the end of white-settler rule in Southern Africa and the democratic revolution in Portugal itself.
Central Bank Capitalism Is Forcing the Global South Into a Debt Crisis
The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank are withdrawing money from markets in the name of fighting inflation. But the move is aggravating the pressures of debt on the Global South — and pushing states toward ruinous austerity measures.
The Taiwanese Left Was Once Rooted in the Radical Labor Movement
In the 1920s, Taiwan had a radical anti-colonial movement similar to those in other parts of the colonized world — and central to it was a powerful organized labor movement. Today, with a weak and divided left, that memory needs to be recovered.
Joe Biden Should Commute Whistleblower Daniel Hale’s Sentence
Daniel Hale was sent to a facility known as “Little Guantanamo” for exposing just how deadly the US drone assassination program is. Hale's actions served the public. President Biden should set him free.
Inside Wall Street’s “Side Letter” Scam
For years, Wall Street firms have inked secret deals to give certain investors preferential treatment. The SEC proposed reforms to regulate these “side letters” — but the industry wants to maintain its ability to enrich some investors at the expense of others.
Los Angeles Is Refusing to Enforce Hard-Won Tenant Protections
In Los Angeles, emboldened tenants are winning big against abusive corporate landlords. But as the city fails to enforce the terms of their victories, landlords continue to harass tenants with impunity.
Britain Waged a Secret War Against Revolutionary Movements in Arabia
In the 1960s and ’70s, Britain’s dirty war against the revolutionary struggle in Dhofar was hidden from the public. But the successful British effort to prop up one of the world’s most reactionary regimes had a lasting harmful impact on the politics of Arabia.
Blame Canada for US Rail Bosses’ Incredibly Dangerous Railroad Management
“Precision scheduled railroading” was pioneered on Canada’s railways. The proof of concept suffered from increased train crashes — and worker injury, exhaustion, and death — but outsize profit for railways clinched the system’s implementation.
Cristina Kirchner’s Conviction Means an Uncertain Future for Argentine Progressives
With her sentencing on corruption charges this month, Argentine vice president Cristina Kirchner has become the latest victim of right-wing “lawfare.” Kirchner has declared she won’t seek public office again — meaning a murky future for her populist movement.
What Is “At-Will Employment,” and Why Does It Matter?
Socialist New York City councilor Tiffany Cabán recently introduced legislation requiring “just cause” for firing workers. We spoke to a labor law scholar about why scrapping “at-will” employment would bring a major measure of democracy to the workplace.