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Teachers Lead in the Revolt Against Austerity
The strikes aren’t just about pay. They’re a rejection of tax cuts for the wealthy and a rallying cry for public goods and services. Keep reading »
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A New Politics? Movements, Power and Transformation
Book Review: Hilary Wainwright, A New Politics of the Left. Keep reading »
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The May ’68 Events and Revolution in the West
Analysis of the May 1968 events in Europe and their significance for a revolutionary movement today. Keep reading »
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The Family-Party-State Nexus in Nicaragua
In 1979 a popular uprising led by the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) overthrew the U.S.-backed Somoza-family dictatorship which had ruled Nicaragua since the 1930s, and in 1984 the Sandinistas … Keep reading »
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Free and Accessible Transit Now
Toward A Red-Green Vision for Toronto Transit is a critical issue for many people in Toronto, as in all major urban areas. More is at stake than reducing traffic congestion and … Keep reading »
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French Railworkers on Strike
The philosopher Étienne Balibar is one of the figures behind the solidarity fund in support of striking railworkers in France – a fund that now stands close to €1-million. Responding … Keep reading »
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The Communist International: Its Relevance Today
Thirty-five years ago I undertook to translate and publish the record of the Communist International in Lenin’s lifetime, covering the preparatory years from 1907 to its foundation in 1919 and … Keep reading »
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Where Are the Riots of Yesteryear? Remembering May 1968
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the wave of radical revolts and revolutionary uprisings that startled the world in 1968 and which – although ultimately crushed by the forces … Keep reading »
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Italy: Requiem for the Second Republic
Analysis of the March 2018 election and the rise of the Second Republic in Italy by Steve Hellman. Keep reading »
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Toyota Autoworkers Take on the Liberals
About a hundred autoworkers, led by workers from Toyota, and their supporters rallied in front of Queen’s Park in Toronto on April 22. They were protesting the Liberal government’s decision to allow an “exception” for the auto industry for personal emergency leave (PEL) days. Keep reading »
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What’s Driving Trade Tensions Between the U.S. and China
There is a lot of concern over the possibility of a trade war between China and the USA. In early April, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration was … Keep reading »
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The “New Turkey”
Permanent State of Emergency and the Dream of Absolute Power After declaring a state of emergency in the country, the decree laws of the government have replaced the law and therefore … Keep reading »