Stories
The Blind Spot of the Argentine Left
Assessing the current state of left organizing in Argentina, Marcela Gottschald argues that the defense of labor rights cannot be limited to formally registered and unionized employees. It must include those who work without protection, switch jobs frequently, and do not find a space for participation within existing organizations.
“Organize the Anger” or “Organize Hope”? The Argentine Left After Milei
Two words, Anger and Hope, chosen for two mobilizations held on the same day, against the same government, say a great deal about a tension running through the Argentine left. What should be done with the dissatisfaction that exists now? Marcela Gottschald reports from Buenos Aires.
What’s Left in Spain: “Housing, Housing, Housing”
As leftist parties in Spain work to build a unified strategy in advance of national elections in 2027, John Collins writes that the country’s most pressing issue - a lack of affordable housing - is poised to play a key role.
What’s Left in Spain: Responses to Rufián Reveal Old Divisions and New Opportunities
John Collins surveys some of the key perspectives within an ongoing dialogue about the present and future of Spain’s perpetually fragmented Left. Is a change on the horizon?
What’s Left in Spain?
Gabriel Rufián’s surprising call for new thinking among Spain’s leftist parties seeks to change the conversation and spark a unified struggle against the far right. Will it work?