Our Debt to Mark Fisher
Mark Fisher passed away five years ago today. In bleak times, his writing showed a new generation that another world was possible – and paved the way for socialist revival.
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The Political James Joyce
Today marks the 80th anniversary of James Joyce's death. His writing was impacted by the great political intrigues of his time — from nationalism to religion, and his own sympathies for socialism.
Our Debt to Mark Fisher
Mark Fisher passed away four years ago today. In bleak times, his writing showed a new generation that another world was possible — and paved the way for socialist revival.
The Tories’ Covid-19 Myth-Making
The government is using the new strain to shift blame for the crisis and paint itself as heroic – but from the very beginning its policies have compounded this public health disaster.
Outsourcing: Corruption by Another Name
When a government in a poorer country hands public money to their friends to provide public services, only to see them pocket the lion's share, we call it corruption. In Britain, we call it putting out to tender.
The Political James Joyce
Today marks the 80th anniversary of James Joyce's death. His writing was impacted by the great political intrigues of his time – from nationalism to religion, and his own sympathies for socialism.
The Great School Meals Rip-Off
The miserable school meal 'hampers' are the latest public services outsourced to for-profit companies that consistently fail to deliver. Childhood hunger should not be lining private pockets.
Big Tech’s Control of the Public Sphere Should Worry Us All
Many on the Left celebrated the suspension of Donald Trump's Twitter account – but behind the decision lies a nexus of unaccountable power that threatens socialists as much as it does the far-right.
Covid-19 Vaccines Should Be a Public Good
Covid-19 vaccines should be mass produced and made available to the whole world – but because of the pharmaceutical industry and its patents, private profit and not public health will determine the rollout.
Cinema: For Us, the Most Important Art
Cinema is not the same as streaming: it's collective, and often inspires discussion and argument. In 2021, when the pandemic finally recedes, why not build socialist film clubs?
After the Capitol Riot, it’s Time to Rebuild Class Politics
The US Capitol riot was just the latest sign of a political system in deep crisis – and the only long-term solution is a break with the culture war and a return to class struggle.
The British Government is Covering Up its Role in Yemen
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Defence was revealed to be underreporting civilian casualties in Yemen. It's no surprise – the British government is complicit in a humanitarian disaster, and is trying to cover its tracks.