My Fight Against Fascism
To mark VE Day, 97-year-old WW2 veteran and socialist Walter Nixon writes for Tribune about his experiences of the war – and in memory of his comrades who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against fascism.
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Urban Planning for the People
The coronavirus lockdown has seen local community networks come into their own. When it's over, we need to be careful not to give urban power back to developers and big business.
After the Applause
A new campaign from GMB trade union says it's time to move beyond clapping – and calls on the public to back demands for increased pay for key workers at the frontlines of the pandemic crisis.
Exclusive: Public Supports a New Deal for Britain after Coronavirus
A Survation poll for Unite the union released today shows overwhelming public support for economic changes post-crisis: increased pay for key workers, investment in the NHS, a clampdown on tax avoiders and wealth redistribution.
No Exit Strategy Without Healthcare Workers
The NHS was already in crisis before coronavirus, now research shows 300,000 of its workers want to leave – any end to the lockdown has to put their safety first, and commit to real investment in improving conditions.
The Socialist Politics of Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’
Sally Rooney's 'Normal People' is a rich portrayal of life and love in contemporary capitalism. Its radicalism doesn't lie in flaunting socialist politics, but in making them its common sense.
Adventures in Marxism
Marx's writing grappled with the experience of life under capitalism – and gave a glimpse into the humanity that is buried beneath centuries of exploitation and oppression.
Why Marx Still Matters
Karl Marx was born on this day in 1818. His work remains as relevant as ever.
Firefighter Deaths Are a Tragedy – But They Are Not Inevitable
On Firefighters' Memorial Day, we should remember the bravery of firefighters who have died on the job – and commit ourselves to fight for the safety of every worker, argues FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack.
When Bevan Met Tito
Yugoslav partisan and Communist leader Josip Broz Tito died 40 years ago today. We remember his meeting with Nye Bevan in 1951, which earned Bevan the nickname 'the Tito from Tonypandy.'
How the Media’s Fake Neutrality Undermines Journalism
The pretence of neutrality in the media serves only to disguise the politics that companies represent – and, increasingly, to police the opinions of young journalists who want to hold power to account.
Corporate Welfare Is Not the Exception – It’s the Rule
Government subsidies and bailouts of private companies aren't exceptional, they are part of the fabric of capitalism – it's time we used them to serve the public interest.