The Capitalist Roots of Islamophobia
An anonymous contributor discusses the historical and ideological contradictions between Islam and capitalism, from the Crusades to occupied Palestine.
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Sex Scenes Belong in Movies, We Need to Stop Being Weird
Content Warning: Discussions of Sex, Sexuality, Brief Mentions of Sexual Violence
You ever noticed how weird people are about sex, especially when it comes to movies? I swear, every time a movie with a sex scene hits theaters I see people talking about how “sex doesn’t advance the plot”
Revolution as Defense
From a young age, we are taught that any and all forms of violence are completely and totally unjustifiable, regardless of the motivations behind said violence. We are taught that the people in charge know what they’re doing, and that they have our best interests in mind. We are
We’re Digging for Windows Here: The Need for Revolutionary Optimism
The crushing weight of the social systems at play around us can be overwhelming. We live in a world where every aspect of society is built up to insidiously maintain a wicked status quo, and thus it is easy to say that it’s naïve to assume that we can
American Communism and the Worker: How to Talk Class in America
Americans are famous for a lot of things across the world. Things like being stupid, having large food portions, or having no healthcare. All the normal stuff. But one thing that Americans often don’t realize about themselves is that they are just awful at class analysis. Or, more specifically,