Defective Altruism
Socialism is the most effective altruism. Who needs anything else? The repugnant philosophy of “Effective Altruism” offers nothing to movements for global justice.
Articles by Nathan J. Robinson
Can We Drop the Silly Idea That America Is “Heading For a Civil War”?
The idea distracts us from the class war we’re actually in, and is a deeply misleading framework for understanding the real risks we face.
What Will Future Historians Think of Our Priorities?
While Queen Elizabeth II’s death was taking up most of the news, scientists were issuing a dire new warning about climate tipping points. Is anybody listening?
Democrats Need to Stop Supporting Apartheid
Mainstream human rights organizations have consistently concluded that Israel is a major human rights violator. Yet even “progressive” Democrats refuse to reconsider US support for Israel.
She Kicked Ass
The late Barbara Ehrenreich was a model for leftist writers and thinkers, combining deep knowledge, scathing wit, and a righteous anger at injustice
Climate Catastrophe Is Theft
Those who caused the bulk of the climate crisis owe damages to those who are harmed by it. If U.S. emissions cause flooding in Pakistan, the U.S. must compensate Pakistan.
J.K. Rowling’s New Novel Shows Why Having an Editor is Important
When you are a famous author, you can release a thousand-page novel filled with vicious parodies of your Twitter enemies. But should you?
Our Invasions
If we’re never going to hold U.S. war criminals accountable, what moral credibility do we have when we condemn Russia and others? We don’t even begin to practice what we preach.