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The Dilemmas of Socialist Governance of a Capitalist State

Max Elbaum Convergence
Socialists aren’t anywhere near powerful enough to overcome capitalism, but are now a force to be reckoned with in mass politics. This opportunity requires wrestling with the challenges of governing under capitalism rather than relying on old dogmas

Carrying That Weight—Again – the Rape of Young Women

Jessica Valenti Abortion, Every Day
It's not just those tasked to protect young women who fail them. It's all of us. Doe told Cornell’s student newspaper that in the aftermath of her rape, she was disappointed by the lack of support she got from the student community.

Tidbits-Oct. 1: Reader Comments: Stopping Sexual Violence; So Many Privileged and Protected Kids; Leftist Party Hopes To Turn Back Germany’s Fascist Wave; Mark Carney Taking Aim at Canada’s Labor Movement; Israel’s Elimination Project; Announcements

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Reader Comments: Stopping Sexual Violence; So many privileged and protected kids; Rising Leftist Party Hopes To Turn Back Germany’s Fascist Wave; Mark Carney Is Taking Aim at Canada’s Labor Movement; Israel’s Elimination Project; Announcements;

Karl Marx Was for the Children

Sam Fluss Convergence
The freedom and flourishing of children were central to Marx’s vision of human emancipation and his critique of capitalism.

Union Busting Comes to Campus

David Dayen The American Prospect
The Senate-passed Protect College Sports Act is really an anti-labor bill meant to restore the NCAA cartel at the expense of the athletes.
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