The best films nominees themselves were in many cases particularly political.
Author: Dan La Botz
DAN LA BOTZ is a Brooklyn-based teacher, writer and activist. He is a co-editor of New Politics.
O’Brien, the Teamsters, TDU, and the Labor Left: A Controversy
An important discussion is taking place among Teamster activists about the leadership of Sean O’Brien. It is also a conversation about the part being played by of Teamsters for a Democratic Union.
On the Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion: Stand with Ukraine
Supporting the Palestinian cause, however, should not take away from the need to stand with Ukraine. In both cases, a stronger military power is attempting to occupy and deny self-determination to oppressed people.
Turmoil in American Politics
American politics are in turmoil, all of politics in the broadest sense.
In the White House, in the Congress, in the courts, in state governments, in communities urban, suburban, and rural, in labor and social movements, and in the streets. . . .
Cornel West for President? – Part 7 – Ron Daniels for President- 1992
Ron Daniels decided to run for president in 1992 after his experience as national director of the Rainbow Coalition during Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign.
The New U.S. Labor Movement
The labor movement in the United States is passing through a transition from the stagnation of the period from 1980-2010 to a new period of dynamic change in industrial decentralization, new technologies, work, organization, union activism, and the enormous and enveloping issue of climate chan
Could the U.S. Become Involved in a War Between Venezuela and Guyana?
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shows new map of Venezuela’s incorporation Eusebio Province of Guyana.
The United States has taken the first steps in becoming involved in a potential war between Venezuela and Guyana. President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is claiming the . . .
Cornel West for President? – Part 6 – Jesse Jackson for President – 1984 and 1988
While many Black voters and others admired and took pride in his achievement, some on the left felt he had ultimately served the Democratic Party establishment.
Cornel West for President? Part 5 – Clifton DeBerry, The First Black Candidate for President 1964.
The first Black candidate for president was Clifton DeBerry, the nominee of the Socialist Workers Party in 1964, running against right-wing Republican Barry Goldwater and liberal Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson. Harassed by the FBI, DeBerry would have a tough row to hoe.
Cornel West for President? Part 4 – Angela Davis for Vice-President 1984 and 1988
Davis’ loyalty to the CP led her in 1980 and 1984 to accept the party’s assignment that she be the running mate of diehard Stalinist party leader Gus Hall.
Cornel West for President? Part 3 – Shirley Chisholm 1972 Campaign
The most important Black candidate of the radical 1960s and 70s, if we judge by votes and delegates, was Shirley Chisholm.
Adolfo Gilly, Great Latin American Left Intellectual, Dead at 94
Adolfo Gilly, one of the great Latin American left intellectuals of his time, has died at the age of 94.
Boy Murdered by French Police, Protests Follow, Macron Calls them “Inexplicable,” After all, Race Doesn’t Exist in France
I say he was a French boy, because in official circles in France and in society at large race does not exist and so therefore neither does racism.
Hugo Blanco, Peruvian Revolutionary, Dead at 88. I Met Him Once. It Was a Magical Experience
Blanco, the Peruvian revolutionary is dead. I met him once back in 1996. It was an experience of magical realism.
Cornel West for President? What Does the Left Think? Part 1
West’s candidacy will take place in the left lane of American politics usually occupied by other groups such as the Green Party and the Democratic Socialists of America.
Book Review Essay: Mexico, Transnational and World Revolution
While I admire the political values of these two scholars, I don’t find either of these books satisfying because they like many other authors perpetuate the romantic view of Ricardo Flores Magón.
On the Anniversary of Russia’s War on Ukraine: Analyzing the Roots of Russian Imperialism
Ukraine has long been a victim of Russian imperialism, pre-capitalist, capitalist, Soviet, and then state-capitalist.
Nicaragua: Ortega Strips Nationality from 94 Opponents
Years ago, the famous Nicaraguan poet Giaconda Belli wrote,
¿Qué sos, Nicaragua
Para dolerme tanto?
What are you, Nicaragua
To hurt me so?
The lines seem particularly poignant and appropriate now.
Nicaragua: Ortega and Biden Make a Deal
The release of the prisoners now makes it possible for President Biden and Blinken to make a deal with Ortega that would improve his situation—removing the sanctions—while increasing U.S. influence in Nicaragua. Ortega accused the opponents he imprisoned of being traitors working for the United States, but it is he who wants a closer relationship with Washington.
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