Author: Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith is a socialist writer and activist based in Burlington, Vermont. He is currently working on a book for Haymarket Books entitled Socialism and Anti-Imperialism. Follow his tweets at @AshleyAreeSmith.

Women and Students Are Leading Thailand’s Fight for Democracy

A mass movement for democracy has swept Thailand since July. Led by a new generation of students and workers, protests have taken place throughout the country. They are fighting for … Keep reading »

International Relations • November 28, 2020 • Ashley Smith and Giles Ji Ungpakorn
Doug Ford – Ontario’s Donald Trump?

Todd Gordon is interviewed by Ashley Smith about what led to Doug Ford’s election in Ontario and what this means for Canadian politics. Keep reading »

Canada • June 22, 2018 • Todd Gordon and Ashley Smith
What Did Quebec Public-Sector Unions Achieve?

After a wave of protests and job actions that culminated in Quebec’s largest general strike in decades last December, public-sector unions have agreed to a series of contracts with disappointing … Keep reading »

Canada, Labour • April 15, 2016 • Ashley Smith
Quebec Unions Debate a Settlement

Quebec public-sector unions organized in the Common Front reached a tentative agreement with the government of Premier Philippe Couillard right before the holidays on December 17. The agreement followed an … Keep reading »

Canada • January 29, 2016 • Ashley Smith