Spring 2025

Back in the age of innocence (November 1903 to be exact) the International Socialist Review devoted a leading article to “the Negro problem.” It was signed by Eugene V. Debs. Writing from deep in Louisiana, Debs had some colorful observations …

But cruel are the times, when we are traitors And do not know ourselves, when we hold rumour From what we fear, yet know not what we fear, But float upon a wild and violent sea Each way and move. …