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The end-of-ideology is very largely a mechanical reaction—not a creative response—to the ideology of Stalinism. As such it takes from its opponent something of its inner quality. - C. Wright Mills "Letter to the New Left" (1960)

Trump’s traumatized opponents propose to suspend rights and avoid election: to cancel liberalism and democracy; to ban the opera and imprison its diva. They have done and will do everything possible to try preventing Trump’s election and taking office. platypus1917.org/2024/05/01/why…

Nous participerons au débat "Le sens d'une politique de Front populaire aujourd'hui " organisé par Platypus Affiliated Society aux côtés de Gilles CANDAR Monville Aymeric et L'Offensive samedi 28 septembre à 17h ! iclfi.org/fra/events/202…

Platypus acceuille actuellemebt une table ronde sur le sens d’une politique front populaire aujourd'hui youtube.com/live/gHWVgY38a…

An edited transcript of the interview Evan and I did with Benjamin Studebaker on his book The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy is out in this month’s issue of the Platypus Review! For those who are readers and not podcast listeners :) Platypus Affiliated Society platypus1917.org/2024/10/01/qui…

“We do not want to squander new historical possibilities by rehearsing the repetition compulsion of the dead Left. Our aim remains: critique and education towards the reconstitution of a Marxian Left.” — Pamela Nogales platypus1917.org/2024/10/01/hel…

Final announcement to catch the Platypus East Coast Conference in Boston this weekend, Oct. 12 - 13, featuring panels, live interviews, a guided tour of the Freedom Trail, and evening socials throughout the city. facebook.com/share/1Aum5K4V…

This Wednesday, 4:30pm at the Kathleen Syme Library in Carlton, Platypus is hosting a Panel discussion on "What is a Political Party for the Left?", featuring Daniel Lopez (VS), Edith Fischer (RCO) and Alison Thorne (FSP). facebook.com/events/1049748…

"Theory in Crisis" panel from the 2024 Platypus East Coast Conference, featuring: Nikki the Hegelian Benjamin Studebaker Spencer A. Leonard How can theory, in the absence of the party, adequately account for the past and present crises within and around the Left? youtube.com/watch?v=eampan…

"The American Revolution and the Left" panel from the 2024 Platypus East Coast Conference, featuring: Daniel Lazare Benjamin Studebaker Matei Alexandriu Tom Canel Does the Left today inherit any of the revolutionary tasks of 1776? youtube.com/watch?v=Jm03Yk…

I spoke at University of Chicago panel on the 2024 election. Title of my opening remarks: "Why I want Kamala to win"! Platypus Affiliated Society Liger Jorge Mujica youtu.be/8IbzY1kaG2c?si…

Platypus Chicago Panel "The Left and the 2024 Election" Featuring: Jorge Mujica Chris Cutrone Liger Would a Harris administration offer new opportunities for the Left? Would a Trump administration? youtube.com/watch?v=8IbzY1…

Why I Want Kamala to Win by Chris Cutrone sublationmag.com/post/why-i-wan…

I'm pleased to bring to an English readership Walter Held's 1939 essay "Critical theory without political practice? An evaluation of the Journal for Social Research", translated & introduced with my colleague Lukas Hedderich & submitted to the Platypus Review Platypus Affiliated Society

Platypus Review #171 is out now! Featuring: Chris Cutrone "Why I want Kamala to win" Daniel Lazare "Why the Left gets Hamas wrong" Walter Held new translation + Introduction Israel–Palestine panel w/ Norman Finkelstein Daniel Lazare Eva Porter & Joe Whitcomb platypus1917.org/category/pr/is…

Chris Cutrone explains why he wants Kamala to win, and why such a hope is premised on a false hope or a lie.

Back in print! Marxism in the Age of Trump: Articles from the Platypus Review 2015-17 Platypus Affiliated Society platypus-publishing.square.site/product/marxis…

SPS#70 On Trump’s Reelection & an Interview w/ Carlos Garrido (ACP) soundcloud.com/platypus-affil…

Platypus Panel @ UC Irvine: "The Future of the Status Quo: What’s Left after the Election?" Featuring: Lauriana Adriano (Students for Socialism; PSL) Saffa Nahi (YDSA) Savannah Plaskon (UAW) youtube.com/watch?v=6ziUwN…