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The 50th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson's declaration of a "War on Poverty" has reignited a debate about the persistence of inequality.

A Vermont socialist looks behind the image to examine the real record of self-identified "independent" Bernie Sanders.

Socialist Worker looks at the results of the midterms — and what they tell us about reaction and resistance in a polarized country.

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's plan for charter schools shows how his government is dancing to the tune of education policies sung in Washington.

In the face of systematic racism, the "back to Africa" ideas of Marcus Garvey struck a chord in early 20th century America.

The editors of Jacobin and Socialist Worker discuss the impact of the Sanders campaign and what it means for the efforts of socialists in the U.S.

Confronting anti-trans bigotry is not merely a matter of political principle for socialists, but a life-and-death struggle against erasure.

Half a century ago, labor activist Stan Weir identified the sources of militancy and radicalism among rank-and-file unionists.

The director of a new film about a football star who joined the military and was killed by friendly fire goes beyond the myths.

Sanders' success has prompted a debate on the left about an old question: Should socialists work inside the Democratic Party?

A torrent of humanity flooded through cities around the country to express their anger at Donald Trump--but also their joy at finding one another.