Our Margin of Effort: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Max Elbaum Convergence
A broad swath of the progressive movement “left it all on the field” in 2024. Some sobering lessons about progressive strength, Establishment myopia and the challenges of democratic organizing in increasingly oligarchical society.

How Amazon Is Ruining Christmas

SCOOP: Amazon workers in NYC are going on strike to attempt to win their first union contract right before Christmas — the company's busiest time.

What Is Russia's Plan for Victory?

Unfortunately, many Western politicians and commentators misunderstand Russia's ambitions because they primarily see it as a war about territory.

What Dreams May Come

Charlotte Muse At the Corner of Hope and Despair: an Anthology for the Trump Era
California poet Charlotte Muse digs into the open grave which is Gaza.

Trump Does Not Have Mandate

Peter Dreier Talking Points Memo
Newspaper headlines have called Donald Trump’s victory “decisive,” “massive,” “resounding,” “historic,” and “sweeping.” None of those things are true. Recent public opinion polls reveal that Trump’s professed policy agenda is very unpopular.

A Portside Message: The Challenge of Wannabe Fascism

Portside Moderators Portside
How can we prevent a wannabe dictator from consolidating absolute power? Please help us to inform, analyze and mobilize in the year ahead. Here's how. You can help Portside...