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Left Foreign Policy: An Organizer's Guide

Left Foreign Policy: An Organizer's Guide

This book lays out the foundation for international social democracy: solidarity, anti-interventionism, pluralism, and fighting global capitalism.

2021

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Why Leftists Should Oppose Universal Basic Income (UBI)

It might sound like a good idea, but it’s not

Feb 21, 2023

Feb 21, 2023

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On Class Reductionism

What is it, and is it bad?

Feb 14, 2023

A cartoon image of a blackboard with equations on it meant to represent the complications of class reductionism.

Feb 14, 2023

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When a Cherished Author Does Bad Things

The Case of Isaac Asimov

Mar 14, 2023

Author Isaac Asimov sitting in a large stone chair.

Mar 14, 2023

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The Political Prism

Democracy vs. Fascism: A Bad Frame

How to Misunderstand An Election

6d ago

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6d ago

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Lived Experience and Its Interpretation

Because Experience Doesn’t Interpret Itself

Jul 9

A colorful mural in Berlin depicting three cartoon people and one cartoon dog.

Jul 9

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Is Polyamory a Neoliberal Relationship Style?

Investigating economics and relationships

Jul 2

A polyamory flag against blue, black, and red stripes.

Jul 2

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When Is It a Fallacy to Appeal to Emotion?

On Arguments and Fallacies

Jun 26

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Jun 26

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The Joys of Summer Baseball Reading

What’s better than enjoying a book about the national pastime?

Jun 18

A panoramic photograph of a major league baseball stadium, including the field and seats.

Jun 18

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Finding Joy in Disasters

On A Paradise Built in Hell

Jun 11

A photo of floods and damaged houses from Hurricane Florence

Jun 11

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5 Things I Don’t Want in a Career

A Career Journal on What to Avoid?

Jun 4

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Jun 4

Matt Drabek

Matt Drabek

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Leftist philosopher, blogger, and organizer. PhD and recovering professor. Blog: baseandsuperstructure.com. Twitter: @communistbase

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