Antonio Balmer
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Divide and Conquer: The Class Interests behind the Wave of Transphobic Legislation

A reactionary frenzy of transphobic bills is sweeping legislatures across the US. The fight against this oppression can only take on a mass character by taking on a class character.

Is the US Headed for Another Civil War?

It is self-evident that the US is gripped by intense polarization and discontent. But does this really mean we are doomed to a helpless descent into sporadic violence?

Brooklyn Shooting Reveals Violent Symptoms of a Society in Decline

The mass shootings in the US today are an unmistakable sign of social decomposition. What is it about a society that creates such extreme alienation that people decide to try to take the lives of […]

Don’t Look Up: When a Movie Has an Impact, There’s a Reason

Whatever you think of its full-frontal style, “Don’t Look Up” is a product of our time. An existential threat is coming our way, and capitalism can’t cope.

Marxism and the Right-Wing Frenzy Over “Critical Race Theory”

The “Critical Race Theory” debate sweeping cable networks is a calculated response to the largest mass movement in US history. Where do Marxists stand?

Capitalist Censorship and Twitter’s Tyranny: How Not to Fight Trumpism

While many will doubtlessly celebrate the silencing of the “Commander in Tweet,” socialists must consider the real consequences of the bans by Silicon Valley billionaires, and the implications for the class struggle.

Joe Biden: The Fossil Fuel President

Joe Biden presided with Obama over the largest oil boom in US history. His win is a victory for the energy sector capitalists, not for the climate.

Should Socialists Be Preparing for Revolution?

The historical pendulum promises an eventual resurgence of the labor movement. The strategic question is: what needs to be in place for a future revolution to succeed?

The Class Interests Behind Trump’s Wall

The dramatic “standoff” between Trump and the Democrats over border policy is a cynical charade between two parties that represent one and the same class.

Base-Building or Bolshevism?

How can we reach the masses? This question has been at the center of revolutionary debate since the birth of the socialist movement.

Student Walkouts Reveal Demands for Broader Change

The high school walkouts have given voice to a range of social demands that go beyond the typical gun-control debate that has prevailed in Washington and the media.

The Case for Revolutionary Optimism

Mass uprisings are all but guaranteed by the impasse of capitalism—the question is whether a revolutionary leadership will be ready when it happens.