After the Party
Boris Johnson has always been a liar and a hypocrite, but he was a useful one for Britain’s ruling class – the latest revelations are a sign that this is no longer the case.
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Rae Hart
Rae Deer is an economist and freelance writer.
64. Speculative Communities: An Interview with Aris Komporozos-Athanasiou
This week, Grace talks to Aris Komporozos-Athanasiou, associate professor of sociology at UCL, about how mutual cooperation within the uncertainty that characterises life under financial capitalism is building new communities.
Shut Guantanamo Bay
On 11 January 2002, the first detainees arrived at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay. 39 people are still being held there.
Tribune and the Struggle for India’s Freedom
In its early years, Tribune offered a rare platform for those making the case for Indian independence in the British press – and featured a regular column from anti-colonial leader Jawaharlal Nehru.
Why We Need to Fight the Racist Nationality and Borders Bill
By giving the government powers to strip six million people of their citizenship without notice, the Nationality and Borders Bill formalises second class status – and expands the Hostile Environment’s threat to marginalised communities across Britain.
How the Pandemic Made the Super-Rich Even Richer
Early weeks of the pandemic saw many claim that Covid-19 would be a ‘great equaliser’ – but with central banks desperate to inflate asset prices, the crisis has made the global elite richer than ever.
The 1972 Miners’ Strike at 50
Fifty years ago today, miners across Britain walked out on strike in a landmark dispute that popularised the flying picket. We speak to striking workers about their memories on the frontline.
Conduct Yourself!
A revolution in classical music in the early Soviet Union began with getting rid of the boss – the conductor.
When Socialists Built our Homes
In the early twentieth century, socialist guilds across Britain built thousands of quality homes for working families – and provided a real alternative to housing profiteers.
Young People Need a Socialist Scotland
Facing a host of crises, from soaring rents to precarious work to climate breakdown, young people need radical policies – and a Scottish Labour that’s prepared to fight for socialism.
Britain’s Secret War on Bermudan Black Power
For years, British state agents organised to undermine and destabilise powerful Black Power movements in the Caribbean. Only in recent years has the extent of their operations come to light.
The Many Loves of Reyner Banham
From modern architecture to American mass culture, writer Reyner Banham championed the progress of his 20th century world – but always with an eye to the interaction between class and design.
Remembering Eve Babitz
Eve Babitz, the chronicler of Los Angeles, passed away last month aged 78. Her work combined the qualities of generosity and glamour, rejecting self-pity and victimhood.
Sheila Rowbotham: In Hope and Struggle
Sheila Rowbotham discusses life in the struggle for women’s liberation, her path to socialist feminism – and why she believes the debates of the 1970s continue to hold such resonance today.
‘Anne’ Was a Brilliant Condemnation of a Despicable Cover-up
ITV’s ‘Anne’ was a masterpiece, inspiring sadness and rage at the injustice of Hillsborough – and offering a reminder of just how far the establishment is prepared to go in smearing its victims.
Dominic Raab’s Judicial Review Plans Are Another Power Grab
The government is passing a string of laws that make state actors immune from prosecution and insulated from protest. Now, it wants to free itself from oversight by the courts as well.
How Abandoning Africa Prolonged the Pandemic
Two years into the pandemic, the world’s wealthiest nations are almost fully vaccinated – but the governments and corporations that control healthcare resources have abandoned almost one billion Africans.
The Emma Watson Saga Exposes the Demonisation of Palestine Solidarity
By accusing actress Emma Watson of antisemitism, Israel’s apologists have exposed their strategy for defending apartheid: to smear anyone who dares to acknowledge that Palestinians exist.
The Rise of Zemmour: France’s Latest Far-Right Threat
Éric Zemmour, France’s latest far-right presidential candidate, made his name as a media controversialist promoted by a billionaire mogul – and now he’s pushing ideas like the ‘great replacement’ theory into the political mainstream.
Residents Against Charges
For years, housing association residents across the country have faced spiralling service charges with little justification. But now, they are organising – and even prepared to go on strike.