I Can’t Breathe: Eric Garner and Broken Promises of NYPD Reform
Left of the DialAs we push for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the many other people of color killed by police, it’s a good time to […]
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Video Games as Political Education: A Review of The Outer Worlds and Disco Elysium
Left of the DialBy Ben D. While its adherence to industry conventions hampers The Outer Worlds’ revolutionary potential, Disco Elysium offers the possibility for video games to more fully embrace the realities of the working class and the strategies of mass political movements.
Socialist Streaming: What to Watch While Sheltering in Place
Left of the DialBy Nick P. Check out our suggestions for the best streaming video across the major platforms.
Combat Boots: The Anti-Capitalist Philosophy of Filmmaker and Musician Boots Riley
Left of the DialBy John M Boots Riley, frontman of hip-hop groups The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club, came to film with the purpose of conveying a […]
Nimrod Workman: a Radical Musician for the Union Worker
Left of the DialBy Ben D I can’t think of a more cringeworthy phrase than “real music.” After a few decades on this planet, I’ve come to accept […]
Capital in the 21st Century (It Stinks!)
Left of the DialThis month Jack reviews the 2019 documentary, Capital in the 21st Century, directed by Justin Pemberton. By Jack C If you’re reading this newsletter, odds […]
You Should, Indeed, Be a Socialist
Left of the DialWhy You Should Be a Socialist By Nathan J Robinson All Points Books, St. Martin’s Publishing Group, 2019 $14.99 By Jack C The question I […]
Kill Your Masters: Hip-Hop’s Left Wing King
Left of the DialBy John M. When Killer Mike hit the scene in 2000, it was as a young Morehouse College student featured on Outkast’s Stankonia. He worked […]
The Leftist Politics of a Cowboy Junkie
Left of the DialBy John M From performing with Bruce Springsteen to portraying a recovering addict in The Wire, Steve Earle’s journey has taken him across the most […]