The Inquisition of Oppenheimer
We republish a 1955 Tribune article on the interrogation of Dr Oppenheimer which defends the father of the atom bomb and concludes the ‘accusing finger of history is pointed at the statesmen, not at the scientists’.
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Austerity Is Killing Birmingham’s Culture
A 100% cut to arts funding in Birmingham is a deathblow to the institutions that make the city vibrant. If the government’s austerian assault continues, the arts will only be accessible to the wealthy.
Palestine Is a Feminist Issue
This International Women’s Day is for the women of Gaza, whose strength and resistance in the face of genocide is an inspiration to those fighting for freedom and justice across the world.
The Changing Face of the Enemy Within
Four decades ago, miners like me were labelled ‘the enemy within’ by Thatcher. Today, the same rhetoric is being used against British Muslims and all supporters of Palestinian freedom, writes Ian Lavery MP.
How the Miners’ Strike Remade Rugby League
The miners' strike saw rugby league players go from picket lines to games while clubs fundraised to feed their communities — changing both the sport and the coalfield communities forever.
Football Fans Against Genocide
A recent Guardian article has tried to slander pro-Palestinian Arsenal fans as intimidating racist thugs. But these slanders will not stop people organising against genocide, writes a Jewish pro-Palestinian protester.
The Golden Goodbye Budget
Jeremy Hunt's final budget is a straightforward giveaway to every millionaire and landlord in our country — a parting glass to the only people they bothered serving in over a decade in power.
It’s Time to Abandon Thatcherism
Thatcher’s assault on the miners led to generational decay in communities across the country. And, 40 years on, amid crumbling infrastructure and dysfunctional public services, the Chancellor is set to continue her devastating legacy.
Why Rosa Was a Revolutionary
Rosa Luxemburg, born 153 years ago today, fought to win the socialist movement to a complete break with capitalism — arguing that only revolutionary transformation could create a world for workers.
The Internationalism of Rosa Luxemburg
Throughout her political life, Rosa Luxemburg remained committed to an internationalist version of socialism — one which fought for the working-class beyond national boundaries and against imperialism.
The Landlords’ Utopia
Far from the cliches about Manchester ‘doing things differently’, the city’s rapid takeover by luxury property developers is driving out working-class communities and suffocating local culture.
Nostalgia for Industry Won’t Revive the Left
In response to a critical review of his book ‘The Next Shift’, historian Gabriel Winant argues that deindustrialisation cannot be reversed — and that it is foolish for the Left to pretend otherwise.