Communism in the Colours of France: The French Communist Party (1920-2024)
Steven, James and Rudy sit down for a long discussion on the French Communist Party from its inception all the way to its present state. …
Popular Front
Socialist Noirvember
Hank Kennedy discusses film noir’s relationship to the 1940s Hollywood Left and highlights two films of interest for socialist cinephiles. November is often known by …
The Double Tragedy of Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’
Sam Miller reviews Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ arguing that although the central character is less Promethean than the opening epigram implies, the film is still effective as …
Socialism With American Characteristics
Luke Pickrell and Myra Janis critique the 2019 updated party program of the Communist Party, USA, arguing that the CPUSA’s continued commitment to the Popular …
The Foner Case: Thoughts in Response to the New Edition of ‘The Case of Joe Hill’
Jackson Albert Mann responds to International Publishers’ new 2022 edition of Philip S. Foner’s classic work, ‘The Case of Joe Hill.’ Introduction Many on the …
Letter: On Cross-Class Alliances
My thanks to Jack L for an intelligent and useful contribution regarding cross-class alliances/popular fronts-united fronts. I come from a tradition (US Socialist Workers Party …
Coalitions of the Liberal and Socialist Left
How should socialists engage in coalitional politics? Jack L draws conclusions based on historical lessons and recent experiences in the housing struggle. In the summer …