Jamaica’s Christmas Rebellion
On Christmas Day 1831, 60,000 enslaved Africans in Jamaica rose up against their masters – the largest uprising ever in the British West Indies, and a milestone on the road to abolition a few years later.
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Punish the Oligarchs, Not the Poor
Western sanctions that drive ordinary Russians into poverty would be both wrong and ineffective – it’s time to hit Putin’s real base of power: Russia’s 500 richest oligarchs.
Jamaica Against the Royals
William and Kate's visit to Jamaica was designed to strengthen the monarchy's links to the Caribbean – instead, Jamaicans are demanding apologies for colonial crimes and campaigning to make the country a republic.
Blacklisting Hasn’t Gone Away
Despite what bosses and politicians say, the blacklist is still a living reality for many trade unionists – and it can only be defeated by ending casual labour and building real collective power among workers.
Who Was Elizabeth Eden?
Elizabeth Eden, whose story was dramatised by 1975 film 'Dog Day Afternoon,' was a pioneering trans figure in popular culture – but her political impact runs far deeper than a botched bank robbery.
10 Years of the Hostile Environment
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the hostile environment. As the war on migrants continues, building solidarity across our communities has never been more important, writes Shami Chakrabarti.
Germany’s Collective Alternative to the Private Housing Swindle
In cities across Germany, the Mietshäuser Syndikat is helping working-class people to set up collective housing projects – and taking homes out of the hands of profiteers for good.
Colombia’s First Leftist President
Yesterday saw Colombia elect its first leftist president, Pacto Historico's Gustavo Petro, after decades of violence and injustice. It is a historic turning point for the country – and for Latin America's Left as a whole.
How We Beat the Landlord
Faced with illegal eviction by their unlicensed landlord, a group of flatmates launched a rent strike and sued him for repayment. They won – and here’s how you could, too.
Peep Show Is Now a Utopian Fantasy
Channel 4’s Peep Show is now almost two decades old. In Jeremy, it captured the archetype of the slacker – living a life that was dysfunctional, but in today’s terms, also unimaginably comfortable.
Why Tribune Supports #EnoughIsEnough
As the Enough is Enough campaign reaches 250,000 supporters, Tribune editor Ronan Burtenshaw explains why this publication helped to bring it into being.
How Sri Lanka’s Government Fell
After a wave of protest last month forced Sri Lanka’s president from office, Ceylon Teachers’ Union general secretary Joseph Stalin speaks about the labour movement's role in the uprising – and about the struggles that still lie ahead.
Bus Workers Are Driving the Fight for Fair Pay
After bus workers kept the country moving during Covid, Arriva is now trying to slap hundreds of them in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire with a real-terms pay cut. The workers are having none of it.
The Climate Change Health Crisis
More than half of known human infectious diseases can be aggravated by climate change. Apathetic political leaders aren't just condemning us to extreme weather's devastation – they're condemning us to perpetual health crisis, too.
Argentina’s Blood-Stained 1978 World Cup
The 1978 World Cup was hosted by an Argentine military junta that murdered tens of thousands of people – a history of FIFA-approved image refurbishment that continues today.
Yes, We Can Afford Pay Rises
There's plenty of money available for the Tory government to give workers pay rises – but they are too busy funnelling it into the pockets of the rich.