How NGOs Abandoned the Middle East’s Radicals
The smiley photo-ops and peppy press releases of NGOs in the Middle East obscure the fact that these organizations are often an obstacle to real freedom.
Articles in International (8)
What Fast Food Tells Us About the World
When American fast food became an international phenomenon, it transcended its origins and became the first truly global cuisine. The implications are greater than most of us realize.
How the Left Can Oppose the Uyghur Genocide
China’s persecution of the Uyghur people is enabled by the U.S.-led “war on terror.” The left can’t remain silent.
(How) Should Class War Go Global? Building an Anti-Corporate Left Internationalism
In the last century or so, global solidarity has all but dried up. As each day holds new injustices, its revival is our best hope.
You Are Not Free to Move Out of the Country
An American passport isn’t worth what it used to be—but it’s also never opened as many doors as you might’ve thought.
It’s Time to Talk About Cuba. And Puerto Rico, Too.
A story of two islands, and what they tell us about neoliberalism.
Abolition as a Project of Deep Democracy
As more and more Americans work to internalize the true meaning of abolition, Helena Carlson looks to the liberation efforts in Rojava.
We Need Some Scandinavian Solidarity
Norway’s successful social democracy didn’t arise out of nowhere. It took a lot of hard work, perseverance—and solidarity.