Author Archives
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The Largest Prison Strike In American History Goes Ignored By US Media
(Original article here) Today marks the end of a seven-day strike where tens of thousands of inmates in Georgia refused to work or leave their cells until their demands had been met. The odd thing is, that until today, no… Read More ›
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Postmodern Theory: The Chains of Illusive Truth
In any sort of theoretical discussion, be it in the realm of history, psychology, philosophy or sociology, there is always the potential for one to engage a debate by dismissing the very validity of having a debate in the first… Read More ›
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Review of “Modern Times”
Modern Times (1936), written, directed and starring Charlie Chaplin as the Tramp, is widely regarded as a classic film which, although mostly silent and black-and-white, effortlessly entertains contemporary audiences. Plot summary (Contains Spoilers) The film begins with Chaplin’s well-known character… Read More ›
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New York Workers Win Wage Protections
On December 13, 2010, New York governor David Paterson signed into law new protections for New York workers against wage theft. This victory comes after months of lobbying by labor unions and immigration activists battling to modernize New York’s labor… Read More ›
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American Left-Wing Music
Left-wing music has been a cornerstone of the American socialist movement throughout its entire history. Stemming from the early 1900s to the present day, a good number of musicians and bands have expounded socialism through their lyrics and song content…. Read More ›
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Review of “Triumph of the Will”
Triumph of the Will is a brilliant work of propaganda demonstrating how cultural hegemony can be used by those with power to suppress dissent and obscure material realities with artificial, idealized perceptions. If one were to watch this with the… Read More ›
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Update on North Korea
On Tuesday, November 23, the armed forces of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea responded to a deliberate act of military aggression when “South” Korean warships fired dozens of shells into the DPRK’s territorial waters, near the Yongphyong Islet. The… Read More ›
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Art and Marxism
Art can be understood as how we express ourselves, translating experiences, desires, emotions, and knowledge into concrete images, sounds, and so forth. All humans are artists and we all have a hint of creative spark within us. Marx noted that… Read More ›
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Review of “Under the Bombs”
Basic Plot Under The Bombs follows the story of a woman named Zeina (Nada Abou Farhat) who returns to the south of Lebanon after the 33-day Israeli bombing campaign in search of her son, who has gone missing along with… Read More ›
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Systems of Stratification: Gender in Capitalist Society
The capitalist system, by its very construction, requires systems of stratification to perpetuate itself. These systems serve many functions, but chief among them is as a means of dividing workers against one another. To distract and befuddle the endeavors of… Read More ›
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Sign On to Stop U.S./S. Korean War Provocations! Know The Facts!
From International Action Center: STOP THE WAR PROVOCATIONS AND ATTACKS ON THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF KOREA NOW! KNOW THE UNDISPUTED FACTS! SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION to the Obama Administration and s. Korean Govt. at http://www.iacenter.org/korea/stopattackondprk NOW! PLAN PROTESTS IN… Read More ›
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Review of “Severe Clear (This is War)”
Severe Clear, or This is War, is a documentary made from footage shot by First Lieutenant Mike Scotti on his own personal camera as he is deployed in Iraq as part of the invasion force sent in to capture the… Read More ›
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The Truth about the Shelling of Yeonpyeong
U.S. Imperialists Seek War With North Korea If you live in the United States or any other imperialist or imperialist-subjugated country, you have doubtlessly heard the news reports of the recent North Korean “attack” on a South Korean island, laced… Read More ›
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On Surrender: Taking the “Easy Way Out”
In times of struggle, there are always defectors and dropouts. No matter how vital a struggle is, no matter how crucial to the very survival and well-being of a people, there are always those who throw up their hands and… Read More ›
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Review of “Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland”
A Glimpse at the Perpetrators of Genocide When we think about the various atrocities of history, something in our nature wants us to think of the perpetrators as being different from normal people. We envision brutes and sadists; stereotypical villains… Read More ›
The Red Phoenix 