Pinochet’s Long Shadow
Dictator Augusto Pinochet's influence lingers in Chile's politics through widespread inequality and the impunity of its security forces – but today, there is a growing movement to bury his legacy.
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The Extraordinary Life of Zygmunt Bauman
Sociologist Zygmunt Bauman is known for his academic work, but he also played an active role in some of the major events of 20th century Europe – and retained a deep commitment to his socialist politics.
J. D. Bernal: the Socialist Sage of Science
J. D. Bernal, a Marxist who pioneered the use of X-ray crystallography, was born on this day in 1901 – his works inspired a litany of fiction writers, and showed how science could build a world for the working class.
Beyond the Baby Box: How the Welfare State Supports Family Life in Finland
At every stage from pregnancy, Finland's welfare state is set up to support those who choose to have a family – and stands in contrast with marketised societies which make that choice increasingly impractical.
Behind the Nabisco Strike
Workers at US food company Nabisco are on strike in four states over impossible schedules, two-tier healthcare and attacks on pay – their aim is clear: to make the corporate giant "treat us like human beings."
Remembering Manus O’Riordan
Manus O'Riordan, who passed away last month, dedicated his life keeping anti-fascist memory alive – and to ensuring future generations never forgot why men like his father joined the International Brigades.
Care Before Profit
As the pandemic exposed the crisis in Britain's care system, trade unionists and socialist politicians in the North West are uniting to bring social care into municipal ownership, raise wages, and unionise the sector.
Ten Times Workers Beat the Bosses in 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, Tribune looks back at ten of the landmark industrial victories of the year – from bin workers and bus drivers to care homes, railways and car manufacturers.
Tony Benn’s Lessons for the Left
Veteran socialist MP Tony Benn passed away eight years ago today. From democratising the economy to campaigning for peace, the causes he fought for are as relevant as ever.
P&O Exposes Britain’s Anti-Worker Economy
For decades, attacks on trade unions have decimated workers’ rights in Britain. The P&O scandal is the result – and it could be your job next.
Scotland’s Socialist Council Is Fighting for Re-Election
From municipally-owned energy to public housing projects, North Ayrshire council is putting socialist policies into action – and onto the ballot in next week’s local elections.
Israel’s Violence Is the Rule, Not the Exception
The Israeli police's violence in the Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan has drawn global attention, but it's only one part of the apartheid regime Palestinians have to live through every single day.
The Tory Plan for Stealth NHS Privatisation
By neglecting and underfunding the National Health Service, the Tory government is pushing ever-growing numbers towards private alternatives – which amounts to healthcare privatisation by the backdoor.
Sinn Féin’s Breakthrough Opens the Door to a United Ireland
Sinn Féin’s victory in the recent Assembly elections is the first time a nationalist party has been the largest in Northern Ireland – and as unionism disintegrates, a unity referendum looks more likely than ever.
The Media Versus the Miners
The Battle of Orgreave saw miners violently attacked by mounted police. But the press told a different story, designed to demonise the strike – and convince ordinary people that trade unions were their enemy.
Teachers Are At Breaking Point
In June, Nadhim Zahawi called possible strikes by teachers 'unforgiveable'. What's really unforgiveable is subjecting overstretched education workers to a real-terms pay cut in a cost of living crisis.