Economics
Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president
September 25, 2024Dissanayake’s first major challenge will be to ease the crushing austerity measures imposed by his predecessor under a pact with the IMF.
Read moreAppearance vs. Essence: A Marxist look at the Harris-Trump debate
September 11, 2024Pundits say Harris won, but if we go past surface-level assessments, the picture gets more complicated.
Read moreLow-wage corporations spent half-a-trillion on CEO pay and stock buybacks
September 10, 2024The 100 S&P 500 firms with the lowest median wages—the “Low-Wage 100”—blew $522 billion on stock buybacks over the past five years.
Read moreHarris speech targets Trump, shows progressives must stay mobilized post-election
August 23, 2024The Democratic campaign emerges as the vehicle to block fascism, but the coalition that beats Trump must stay united after November.
Read moreSanders: Beat Trump’s fascism in November, then tackle capitalist oligarchy
August 20, 2024Socialist senator says the threat from MAGA Republicans is too dangerous to ignore.
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