The British State’s Secret War on Black Power
In the 1960s, a new generation of Black radicals in Britain began organising against racism, capitalism and police violence – they were met with state hostility and a campaign of surveillance.
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Mohamed Ahmed
Mohamed Ahmed is a freelance writer based in London.
Jeremy Corbyn: Socialists Are Rebuilding Bolivia
In 2019, a right-wing coup deposed Bolivia’s elected government. But the people fought back – and now the socialist government they elected in its place is more popular than ever.
How the Brighton Bin Strike Won
After a 14-day strike, refuse collectors in Brighton have won a deal that will see low-paid council workers across the city get a pay rise – it’s yet another victory that proves the power of collective action.
Apsana Begum: Why I’m Voting to Outlaw Fire and Rehire
1 in 10 workers in Britain have been threatened with losing their jobs, terms and conditions through fire and rehire – today’s Bill is an opportunity to end that assault for good.
56. Net Zero Is Not Enough: An Interview with Holly Jean Buck
This week, Grace speaks to Holly Jean Buck, Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Buffalo, about what net zero means – and what it’ll take to get there.
Alex Saab’s Extradition Proves the Hard Truth of ‘Soft’ US Imperialism
Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab has been extradited to the US on thinly-veiled political grounds – but the media and ‘humanitarian’ NGOs are all too happy to toe the State Department’s line.
Behind the 10,000-Strong John Deere Strike
More than 10,000 workers are on strike in US farm manufacturer John Deere this month, a landmark battle in the strike wave sweeping the country – and a sign of growing worker militancy.
The Radical Utopias of Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin, born on this day in 1929, used science fiction to explore the failures of capitalist society – and the alternative worlds we could build in its place.
Remembering the Aberfan Disaster
On this day in 1966, a coal slag heap collapsed in the Welsh mining village of Aberfan, killing more than 100 children. Today, it’s a powerful reminder of how the establishment fails working class communities.
The Radical Potential of Television
For some pessimists, TV is nothing but a mindless distraction. For others, it’s a space that fosters new kinds of subversion.
How to Save Our Schools
Our education system is failing both pupils and workers, and political leaders don’t seem to care – so education unions are putting forward their vision for radical change.
For a Four-Day Week on the Building Site
Discussions around the four-day week have focused too much on white-collar work – but the case for fewer hours without loss of pay is even stronger in sectors like construction.
How Eugene Debs Became a Socialist
In 1902, American leader Eugene V. Debs wrote about his journey from moderate labour organiser to militant socialist. To mark the 95th anniversary of his death, we republish his words.
Inflation Is the Symptom, Not the Disease
Right-wingers want to blame inflation on workers’ wage demands, but the real culprits are their own policies – and the failure to invest in the climate transition.
David Graeber’s Final Challenge
A new book by David Wengrow and the late David Graeber is a rejection of the fatalistic myths of human history – and a defence of our power to shape our own world.
Why the Establishment Hates Rent Controls
The establishment thinks rent controls will ‘destroy’ our cities – but the truly destructive force is the unchecked power of landlords.
Key Workers At Breaking Point
Public sector key workers are some of the most undervalued, overworked and poorly paid people in Britain – it’s no surprise that one in five of them are considering packing in their jobs.
How a Global Vaccine Apartheid Is Hindering the Fight Against Covid
The Global North’s stockpile of Covid-19 vaccines won’t eradicate the virus – but it does expose the reality of capitalism’s deep international inequalities.
Poverty Shortens Your Life
New research into life expectancy across England’s richest and poorest areas reveals the real cost of social inequality – a decade of life.
Workers Are Waging a Historic Battle for the Future of Higher Education
Starting tomorrow, the UCU is balloting workers at 152 universities in a landmark battle over pensions, pay and conditions – it will be the biggest industrial fight in the union’s history.