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.
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The Strike to Save Local Journalism
The strikes against cuts to regional radio and newspapers are about more than just saving jobs – the fight to protect local journalism is a fight to defend democracy.
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.
Remembering James Connolly
We remember James Connolly's contributions to revolutionary socialism and anti-colonialism.
‘I Can Neither Be Silent Nor Live’: Remembering Szmul Zygielbojm
On this day in 1943, the Bundist leader Szmul Zygielbojm committed suicide in London after learning the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising had been crushed – a final act of protest against the world’s indifference towards the mass murder of European Jews.
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.
Eddie Lopez: A Socialist Life
Tribune remembers Eddie Lopez, a long-time Labour Party activist, socialist, and subscriber to this magazine, who passed away in February.
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.
Forget the Business Section
Tribune is proud to announce our new industrial correspondent, Taj Ali, and a new section dedicated to labour issues in each print issue.
The Lost Tribe: What Happened to Fleet Street’s Industrial Correspondents?
Tribune’s industrial reporter Taj Ali talks to the former industrial correspondent Nicholas Jones about the past and the future of industrial reporting.