From JacobinThere was no reason to think that a Biden administration would be to the left of the Obama administration when it comes to foreign policy. Biden comes with a long political career of supporting the wars of the United States and its allies, from … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Is Filling His Cabinet With Pro-War Hawks
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Kshama Sawant: Democrats and the Right Are Attacking Me — And Left Movements Everywhere
From JacobinBig business, the right wing, and now the courts have rung the bell on what is now the fourth round of the … [Read more...] about Kshama Sawant: Democrats and the Right Are Attacking Me — And Left Movements Everywhere
Canceling Medical Debt Is a Moral Imperative
From JacobinIn less than a year, our government’s criminally negligent response to the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over a quarter-million lives. And those who seek treatment are not only up against the horrors of a deadly virus — they risk being buried in medical debt … [Read more...] about Canceling Medical Debt Is a Moral Imperative
Joe Biden’s New National Security Picks Are Very Troubling
From JacobinJoe Biden’s early national security picks cashed in after their time in the Obama administration by consulting for defense contractors or working for think tanks funded by the defense industry and the US government, or both. On Sunday, Bloomberg reported … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s New National Security Picks Are Very Troubling
Why the Arab Spring Failed
From JacobinMD You write in your article that there are two common explanations for why the Arab Spring ultimately failed. There’s the liberal explanation that these uprisings needed more foreign intervention, … [Read more...] about Why the Arab Spring Failed