Why Does the United States Support Israel?
The ethnic cleansing of Palestine is one of the great crimes of the last century. It has been made possible by Israel’s utility to US imperialism.
14 Articles by: Jason Farbman
Jason Farbman is Jacobin's associate publisher.
The US Is Waging Neoliberal Forever Wars
As the US military increasingly outsources the most important parts of war, American imperialism has evolved into something that can’t be measured merely by counting the number of boots on the ground. But it’s still highly profitable for corporate elites and spreads death and misery around the globe — and it still must be dismantled.
New York Teachers Are Still Ready to Strike
New York City teachers stood ready to strike until a deal was reached with the city government today on how to reopen safely. But budgets are strained, the uncertainties are great — and teachers will be watching closely to make sure Mayor Bill de Blasio follows through on his promises.
We Have to End the Permanent Wars
The publication of the “Afghanistan Papers” has underscored what a bloody disaster the US occupation has been. Whether it’s Trump or Obama or Bush, we must oppose US imperialism no matter who is in the White House.
“We’ve Definitely Pulled the Conversation to the Left”
Chanan Suarez is a socialist running for city council in Washington State. We spoke with him about why he decided to challenge the liberal incumbent, the connection between democracy and socialism, and the “need to fight capitalism, but also to win meaningful reforms.”
How Wallace Shawn Found His Voice
An interview with the actor, playwright, and socialist Wallace Shawn.
The Enduring Disaster
Trump’s new strategy in Afghanistan is Obama’s plan, dressed up with a lot of bravado. There’s been zero change in policy.
The Uses and Abuses of Antisemitism
Campaigns to silence criticism of Israel don’t protect Jews — they endanger them.
The Centrist Cul-de-Sac
Even if Macron wins, five more years of neoliberalism in France could further bolster Le Pen’s National Front.
Workers Hold the Keys
Despite the threat of automation and the weakness of organized labor, workers still hold the key to winning social change.
Organizing New Media
A former Gawker writer and a union organizer on online worker unions, life under Univision, and labor’s new opportunities.
Veterans for Kaepernick
Former Army Ranger Rory Fanning on why he and so many other veterans stand with Colin Kaepernick and against police murder.
We Don’t Want Mark Zuckerberg’s Charity
Every dollar in Mark Zuckerberg’s private charity is a dollar wrested from public coffers — and democratic control.
How Race Is Conjured
The fiction of race hides the real source of racism and inequity in America today.