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Marxism and Literature in the 21st Century
Renzo Llorente, Louis Bourgeois, October 7, 2026
In an interview with Louis Bourgeois, philosopher Renzo Llorente discusses the relevance of Marx to literature in the post-Cold War era, the role of artistic creation in a classless society, and the neglected power of the aphorism as a literary form.
The Aristocratic Republicanism of The Federalist Papers
Marco Rosaire Rossi, October 5, 2026
Far from a simple defense of democracy, Marco Rosaire Rossi argues that The Federalist Papers laid the groundwork for an aristocratic republic designed to protect elite interests and suppress popular rebellion.
Bukharin in Beijing?, Part 1: China, the NEP and Socialist Transition
Gabriel Salter, October 1, 2026
Bukharin's theorization of socialist transition and the Bolsheviks' New Economic Policy are often invoked to defend the People's Republic of China's modern economic policies. In part one of a two-part series, Gabriel Salter takes a closer look at what Bukharin actually had to say and how his vision compares with China's reality. Read Article.
Quantum Mechanics for Reds
Jibreel Kateb, September 29, 2026
Rebuffing idealist attempts to abuse quantum mechanics in service of mystical irrationalism, Jibreel Kateb argues that materialism and scientific realism remain fully compatible with quantum theory. Read Article.
Europe’s Vassal Trap: New Empire, Old Dependencies; Old Empire, New Dependencies
Elia El Khazen, September 25, 2026
While European leaders attempt to assert independence on the global stage, Elia El Khazen argues they only fall deeper into a "vassal trap" of energy and military dependence on a US hegemon that seeks to shift its own decline onto them. Read Article.
Social Democracy in the War by Karl Kautsky
Bluebird, September 23, 2026
Below is a translation by Bluebird of Karl Kautsky's infamous October 2nd 1914 Die Neue Zeit article, "Social Democracy in the War," which inspired outrage among the revolutionary internationalist left and, among other articles of this era, signaled his ultimate break from Lenin. Read Article.
Chile’s Road from Revolt to Reaction: An Autopsy of the Boric Government
Gabriel Delacoste, Daniel Tutt, September 21, 2026
After a popular uprising against neoliberalism, an attempt to charter a new constitution, and a politically dead Gabriel Boric administration, the Pro-Pinochet right now holds power in Chile. In an interview with Gabriel Delacoste, Daniel Tutt asks what went wrong. Read Article.
Two Halves of the Same Book
Foppe de Haan, September 18, 2026
Drawing on the work of Ludwig Fleck, Foppe De Haan intervenes in the debate between Jibreel Kateb of Cosmonaut and P.K. Gandakin and Sarkozy of Geese Magazine regarding philosophy of science, arguing for a synthesis that can take into account the subjective and objective elements of knowledge production. Read Article.
Why Communists Should Fight for a Clean Break in DSA
Stephen Thompson, September 14, 2026
Stephen Thompson lays out his case for a Clean Break from the Democrats in the DSA: cease all support for Democratic Party-affiliated politicians, reject class collaboration, and lay the foundations for an independent workers' party in the US. Read Article.
Off the Rails? How to Think About Cuba’s Economic Reforms and Market Openings Under Socialism
Albert Gil, September 11, 2026
Navigating the course between economic retreat driven by the necessities of survival and adherence to revolutionary principles through popular mobilization, Albert Gil examines the latest slate of Cuban economic reforms in the context of the Marxist revolutionary project. Read Article.