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Independence and the Left
PublishedWhen it comes to opportunities for self-advancement such as the one presented by Scottish independence, the Left is often its own worst enemy, comments James Foley.
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A Week that Shook the Construction Industry
PublishedThe demise of the BESNA contracts represents a serious victory for Electricians in the Construction industry. Unite Shop Steward Bryan Simpson looks at what this means for future rank and file action in the trade union movement.
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The Battle at the Farm Continues
PublishedThe evictions that took place at Dale Farm last year have been forgotten by the media, but the attack on the Traveler community continues writes Laura Jones.
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Women, Democracy and the Left
PublishedIn the fourth part of a series looking at radical democratic movements, Gareth Beynon examines the movement for womens suffrage and the lessons of one of the most successful mass movements in history.
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Women on the Left: Betty Friedan
PublishedClaire Green discusses the woman credited with initiating Second Wave Feminism.
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Ethical Capitalism? Perhaps if the system coulda, it woulda… – a response to David Cameron
PublishedAfter Cameron's speech today on 'Ethical Capitalism', David Jamieson responds.
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Khader, Prisons and the Liberation of Palestine: An Interview with a Palestinian Youth Activist
PublishedMurud Jadallah works for Addameer, the Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association and is also a member of the Independent Youth Movement in Palestine. He is currently doing a speaking tour around the UK as part of Israel Apartheid week. John Bennett spoke to him in Glasgow on the day Khader Adnan beat the Israeli state.
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100 Million will Strike in India
Published100 million workers will take strike action in India on the 28th of February in the biggest display of working class strength for years. Sam Beaton analyses this volatile situation.
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Malcolm X – Black Nationalism and Resistance
PublishedYesterday marked the 47th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. Suki Sangha looks back at his life, politics and ideology, and argues that we must learn from him today more than ever.
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Adnan Deserves Moment of Victory
PublishedPhil Neal discusses the case of Khader Adnan, who has now been on Hunger Strike for more than sixty five days, drawing parallels between Adnan's protest and that of the Irish Hunger Strikers of 1981.