Editors' Blog

The Russian Revolution Today?

In 1920 Lenin expressed his views on the international significance of the Russian Revolution [Chapter 1 of "Left Wing" Communism an Infantile Disorder].

Rio’s Unsustainable Nonsense

I call attention to Bhagwati argument about "rights" to scarce resources, such as water.  It has some merit.

Labor’s Paradise Lost

via Project Syndicate.

French Voters Dump the UMP, Left Romps in First Round of Legislative Ection

There is good news for France's new Socialist Party President, Francois Hollande.

Muted Rebellion Against 'Blue Dogs' at WV Dems Convention

Muted Rebellion against WV Blue Dogs at State Dem Convention.

Greek CP on the Greek Elections

Greece continues to attract the attention of workers of many countries all over the world, in light of the new crucially important parliamentary elections, which will be held on the 17th of June, as none of the three parties, which received the most votes, could form a coalition government.

Hollande and the French economy (part 1)

republished from Left Futures

Education Slowdown Threatens U.S.

The emerging train wreck of US Education is the surest sign that the crisis in US capitalism still underway is far deeper and more fundamental than a cyclical phenomenon.  It suggests that, perhaps for the first time in US history, our society is not able to reproduce itself at a higher cultural or economic level.

Congressional Progressive Caucus: Bloice's Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day April 12, 2012'We hope the people of Florida's 22nd Congressional District will note that he repeatedly polarizes the American people instead of focusing on their interests.

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