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Fabian or anarchist?
16 Aug 2019
Mike Macnair continues his critical discussion of the ‘Kautsky debate’ in the United States.
Commitment to orderly progress
09 May 2019
Jim Creegan argues, in his second and concluding article, that while Karl Kautsky’s writings contained insights, his entire political career can only serve as a negative example. We intend to carry a rejoinder in the near future
Steady rightward trajectory
02 May 2019
Responding to a flurry of debate, US comrade Jim Creegan gives his view on the evolution of Karl Kautsky in the first of a two-part article
Revolution or the ‘democratic road’?
25 Apr 2019
Amid increased radicalisation, US leftists are debating their political strategy. We publish here a contribution by Donald Parkinson
Full-timers and ‘cadre’
25 Apr 2019
Mike Macnair discusses the managerialist version of ‘democratic centralism’ revealed by the collapse of yet another sect
Transparency and solidarity
04 Apr 2019
Mike Macnair looks at the procedural questions that precipitated the collapse of the ISO
The spectre of socialism
14 Feb 2019
Paul Demarty casts a critical eye over the rise of self-styled socialists in the Democratic Party
Trump can still win in 2020
08 Nov 2018
The midterm results will increase the tension in Washington, says Paul Demarty, presenting the left with dangers and opportunities
American midterms are an index of political crisis
01 Nov 2018
And the left must ensure its candidates are accountable, writes Paul Demarty
Small but positive
11 Oct 2018
Peter Moody looks at DSA attempts to ensure that their elected representatives remain accountable to the organisation
Left wing of the permissible
07 Sep 2017
As the Democratic Socialists of America begin to make an impact, Jim Creegan analyses the politics of its founder, Michael Harrington
Genuine, consistent solidarity
03 Aug 2017
The clerical regime was reactionary from the start, writes Yassamine Mather - even though there were those who claimed it was ‘moving towards the socialist camp’
Trump in transition
27 Apr 2017
Jim Creegan discusses how the bourgeoisie disabuses presidents and high officials of any notion that they are free agents
Don’t shit where you eat
02 Feb 2017
Theresa May is only one of many people put in an awkward position by Donald Trump’s travel bans, argues Paul Demarty
Economic cold war looms
02 Feb 2017
Theresa May wants to cuddle up to Trump, writes Eddie Ford, but EU leaders are horrified