The Apocalyptic Baldwin
I Am Not Your Negro shows how James Baldwin became disillusioned about the possibility of any peaceful resolution to racism, but underplays the force of his internationalist and anti-capitalist perspective.
Winter 2026
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Belabored Podcast #133: Laboring Against Privatization, with Joseph A. McCartin
Joseph McCartin joins us to talk about the history of public worker unionism, the legacy of PATCO, and how today’s workers can build power across the workforce.
Hong Kong’s New Normal
Last week’s imprisonment of three pro-democracy student leaders acutely illustrates the tightening space for civil society in the territory.
How the Forever War Brought Us Donald Trump
And why Trump will only continue it.
Pride and Prejudice
Recent disavowals of Trump may not exculpate his early supporters. But they press the question: what would a real populism look like?
How the Slants Reclaimed Their Name
Simon Tam, frontman of the Asian-American dance-rock band, says the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing the group to keep their name affirms that “ultimately communities should be able to determine what’s best for themselves.”
States For Sale
Since Citizens United, corporate America has been pushing its agenda through state legislatures at record pace. To defeat this onslaught, we need to look closely at how it works.
Belabored Podcast #132: What Happened in Mississippi? with Chris Brooks
Last week, in a highly anticipated union election, workers at a Nissan plant in Canton, Mississippi voted against unionizing with the UAW. Chris Brooks from Labor Notes joins us to talk about the result.
The “S” Word Lives
At the Democratic Socialists of America’s biannual convention last weekend, the young new members making up most of the attendance were out and proud about their socialism. It’s been a long time coming.
When Privatization Means Segregation: Setting the Record Straight on School Vouchers
Trump’s Department of Education is proposing to take school vouchers nationwide. But this policy has an ugly segregationist history that “school choice” advocates can’t escape.
The Rise of Solitary
In the early 1990s Pelican Bay Prison was a cesspool of brutality. But in ending its worst years, did a judge civilize the cruel practice of solitary confinement?
Announcing Our New Editorial Board Member: Julia Ott
Please join us in welcoming Julia Ott, a leading historian of capitalism, to Dissent’s editorial board!
Birmingham’s Fight For a Living Wage
A leading organizer describes how low-wage workers and faith-based allies are fighting to raise their city’s minimum wage—even as state legislators try to stop them.
Modern Family
It is no accident that our age of hyper-capitalism is also one of aggressive “family values,” pursued in popular culture and legislation alike.
Stuck in Sanctuary: A Philadelphia Family Resists Deportation
With the Trump administration continuing to step up raids and deportations nationwide, providing real sanctuary is as vital as it is challenging. One immigrant’s story.
