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Raven Hart

Raven Hart is co-founder of the Bristol Cooperative Alliance, an organisation that aims to promote a decentralised economy that empowers local communities and facilitates democratic self-determination.

The Long Shadow of Section 28

The Thatcher government’s Section 28 made it illegal for public bodies to ‘promote homosexuality’ – a policy that continues to detrimentally impact the lives of LGBT+ people decades later.

No to the Cane

In 1972, ten thousand kids walked out of school in Britain to protest corporal punishment — and force authorities to change the law.

Unionising Amazon

Amazon could be forced to recognise a trade union in Britain for the first time following a groundbreaking campaign at the company’s Coventry site – proof that organising can succeed even in the most hostile of environments.

Interest Rate Hikes Are Drowning Us in Debt

Today’s interest rate hike will force millions of households to borrow just to make ends meet while doing nothing to curb inflation caused by the rich. We need a debt write off to escape the cost of living crisis.

Bob Gillespie (1937-2023)

The lessons Bob Gillespie learnt in the tenements of 1930s Glasgow inspired a remarkable life dedicated to improving workers’ lives here and across the world. He was one of Scotland’s finest socialists.

Lula is Challenging Western Dominance

Lula da Silva used his state visit to Britain to champion the interests of the Global South, urge diplomacy over militarism and condemn the persecution of Julian Assange – a sign of Brazil’s new role on the world stage.

Cultural Change

This issue is Owen Hatherley’s last as Culture editor. We pay tribute to Owen’s four years of outstanding curatorship  — and look forward to his new role as a Tribune columnist.

The War on Posties

Royal Mail occupies a unique role in Britain’s national life. Its more than 115,000 posties are woven into the social fabric of every community they serve. But today these workers are engaged in a battle for their future — against an employer determined to transform the company into a zero-hour courier.