Introduced by John Reimann (Oakland Socialist) and Tia Kurtisnger-Edison (Kentucky Alliance)The USA has entered a period of turmoil and instability.What lies behind the downfall of the Trump presidency? Was January’s storming of the Capitol building “Trumpism’s” last gasp? What are the prospects for a Republican resurgence?The new Democratic administration has launched a massive economic rescue … [Read more...]
The Global Effects of the US Elections
The world’s leading Marxist economist Michael Roberts, author of the outstanding blog The Next Recession, examines the prospects for a host of crucial issues, economic, strategic, and diplomatic. Pending the final outcome of this week’s knife-edge US presidential election there will be profound consequences for the world over the next few years … [Read more...]
America on the Brink
The eyes of the world are riveted on the coming presidential election in the USA.· What is the likelihood of a contested result and a prolonged political crisis?· How effective could vote rigging and suppression of voters be in determining the outcome?· How powerful is the threat of reaction from the evangelicals and from the right-wing militias?· What is the effect of the Black Lives Matter … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter: A Socialist Dialogue Discussion
The Uprising in America
The Oakland Teacher Strike: Context and Perspective
Jack Gerson a retired Oakland teacher and former member of OEA bargaining team and executive board writes about the wave of teacher strikes that hit the United States earlier this year. On February 21, 2019, the Oakland Education Association (OEA), representing 3,000 public school teachers and support workers in the city of Oakland, California, launched a strike that resonated throughout the … [Read more...]