Karl Marx’s last years, when he famously failed to complete all the volumes of Capital, were for a long time viewed as a period of illness and even senescence, even though he was only 64 years old at his death . . .
Issue number: 72
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The Centrality of Dialectics in Marxist Theory and Politics
Kevin B. Anderson’s1 latest offering, Dialectics of Revolution, brings forward diverse perspectives on the concept of dialectics that have been discussed over the past two centuries. Beginning from Hegel, Anderson extends the discussion to Marx and then further on to . . .
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What Is Social Reproduction Theory Trying to Explain?
Ferguson lays out the issues, doesn’t hide behind political labels, and advances a sophisticated analysis that crystallizes some contemporary thinking.
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The Life and Political Contributions of Hubert Harrison
With the completion of his biography of Hubert Harrison, Jeffrey B. Perry has made a monumental contribution to our understanding of one of Black history’s most important yet neglected figures. Hubert Henry Harrison (1883-1927) was the first Black figure in the . . .
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Engaging Federici on Marx, Capitalism, and Social Reproduction
The collection of essays delivers a relatively cohesive critique of Marx’s ideas and influence—one that is, to my mind, balanced if not always fair.
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Half-Apology for Apartheid?
Linfield’s The Lions’ Den reads like an intervention toward holding back the encouraging tide of pro-Palestinian awareness.
Psychoanalysis for Collective Liberation
A Review of Erich Fromm’s Critical Theory
Erich Fromm (1900-1980) was a humanistic psychoanalyst, writer, and activist influenced by the theories of Marx and Freud, though critical of both.
Russian Imperialism and Its Monopolies
It is widely accepted that the accelerating rivalry between the great powers—the United States, China, the European Union, Russia, and Japan—is a key feature of world politics and will remain so for the foreseeable future. This makes it urgent for . . .
Internationalism, Anti-Imperialism, And the Origins of Campism
La Botz analyzes the pseudo anti-imperialist character of campism and calls for genuine internationalism of workers against imperialism.
We Who Are in Prison Escape Every Day
Students and Women Organizing Against Israeli Occupation: An Interview with Layan Kayed
Layan Kayed, who was imprisoned by Israel for her activism, discusses organizing by students and women.
Feminism Versus Fundamentalism in Afghanistan
Sultani discusses women’s struggle in Afghanistan, historically and against the Taliban regime today.
Roe Is Already Gone
We Have to Keep Moving Forward
The impending Fall of Roe is, at this point, more theoretical than actual for millions of people.
The “Big Pink Elephant in the Room”
How Major Reproductive Rights Groups Prevent Us from Winning
The shortcomings of the reproductive rights movement are related to racism within the major reproductive rights groups.
Roe v. Wade in Red and Blue
It is a safe bet that Roe v. Wade will not fare well in the Supreme Court’s 2021-22 Term.
The Abortion Crisis and the Legacy of Activism
The history of the erosion of Roe v. Wade is marked by misguided and failed movement reliance on electoral politics and legalistic strategy.
Afghanistan and Its Challenge to Feminism
The Taliban’s takeover of power after the United States’ brutal twenty-year imperialist occupation is a catastrophe for women not only in Afghanistan but throughout the world.
Animal Liberation Is Climate Justice
Struggles and Strategies from Below
Schleifer and Fischer make a case for the importance of animal liberation as part of the struggle for socialism.
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