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Michael Yates reviews Ballad of an American, a newly released graphic biography of Black actor, singer, and activist Paul Robeson. The book gives an uncompromising look at a complicated, passionate man, wholly dedicated to the cause of liberation.

Can democracy in the United States survive naked dictatorial ambition and Christian nationalism in 2024? Here is how we -- the Portside moderators -- see it. And how you can help Portside.

Urban socialists blazed a path toward social democracy. Leftists who want to reclaim this tradition face a whole new set of obstacles.

The 'I Am Not Your Negro' director’s adaptation of a 2019 ProPublica investigation effectively connects one family’s story with the larger scourge of legal Black land theft.

Olive oil prices spiked to fresh records as severe droughts in major producing continue to crimp supplies — driving desperate people to resort to stealing it.

Fargo's Season 5 reverses course to become the most contemporary “Fargo” entry to date, and thus the first to take place during the Trump administration.

California poet Esther Kamkar speaks about Immigrants, refugees, their perilous conditions In a world of displacement.

This survey of counterculture protest in late 20th century Europe offers readers a look at a set of movements that are fondly remembered, but that also deserve to be far better known.

Netflix documentary 'Stamped from the Beginning' takes Ibram X Kendi’s best-selling book and explores the question ‘what’s wrong with Black people?’ tracing racism throughout American history.

America’s rice roots run deep, though time and time again it’s been underappreciated. The country's rice landscape is more diverse and more glorious than you might think; fresh-grown Heirloom varieties are available from family farms coast to coast.