Jacobin

 From JacobinLS Let’s begin with Joe Biden’s transition and his cabinet choices. In your piece, you write bluntly that: “Overall, Democratic policy professionals of all identities … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Is Turning Out to Be Exactly Who He Told Us He Was

 From JacobinTalking Union Founded in 1893, the Western Federation of Miners (WFM) had cut its teeth on a series of hard-fought battles for union recognition in the mining ranges of Colorado, Montana, and Utah. These fights were part of a broader intensification of class struggle across the United … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Forgotten Christmas Eve Massacre

 From JacobinBeyond the Academy Panitch’s special role also had to do with his ability to write accessibly. While his thinking was deeply entrenched in social complexities and theoretical debates, his prose was crystal clear. He resisted the kind of academic jargon which became fashionable during … [Read more...] about Leo Panitch Was a Mentor for a New Generation of Socialists

 From JacobinA Public Alternative In 1914, Connaught Labs was founded in Toronto. A publicly owned, non-commercial enterprise, Connaught manufactured diphtheria treatments and distributed it for free. It also produced insulin, which it sold at cost or near-cost. After the Second World War, the … [Read more...] about By Cutting Big Pharma Out of Vaccine Production, We Can Help Neutralize Anti-Vaxx Paranoia

 From JacobinWar On Whistleblowers Snowden is indicated under the Espionage Act. This World War I–era law was originally used to criminalize opposition to US participation in the war and was vital to crushing the Left of that time. In recent years, it has taken on a renewed significance as the … [Read more...] about Pardon Edward Snowden