Education
Fossil Capital: Coal, class, and crisis
Review of Andreas Malm’s Fossil Capital, which ties coal and steam to capital’s rise, and why Malm’s sabotage turn can’t replace mass struggle.
The socialist origins of Labor Day
Capitalist media have often sought to play Labor Day against May Day. Yet, Labor Day also has socialist origins.
Book talk: Class Struggle: A Political and Philosophical History (Marx, Engels, and Marxisms)
An exploration and discussion of Domenico Losurdo's "Class Struggle: A Political and Philosophical History"
Strangers in the Land: the Chinese in America
Michael Luo’s Strangers in the Land is an excellent starting point for the study of the Chinese experiences in the United States.
Peter Cacchione: New York City communist
Cacchione outlined a distinctive approach to political speaking and organizing, one that saw political interchange as a moment to embody democratic ideals.