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For A European Antifascist Movement
The deepening and generalization of the crisis to nearly all European countries makes it now possible to comprehend not only the crisis’s dynamic and characteristics, but also the priority tasks … Keep reading »
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Brazil: Private Transit, Public Protests
São Paulo has some of the worst traffic in the world. Workers’ daily commutes can be over two hours – one way – without ever leaving the city. Rain or … Keep reading »
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Political Lessons From Greece: Summits, Refugees and Protest
Between June 7th and June 9th we had three contrasting experiences in Athens. One was attending the European Alter Summit over two days; another was marching with Gay Pride on … Keep reading »
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Illusions and Realities Surrounding Iran’s Presidential Elections
A salient message from among numerous satirical dispatches from Iran resonated well with last week’s presidential elections. It said, “in other countries people go to the poll booths to elect … Keep reading »
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What’s Next After Blockupy Frankfurt?
Thousands of German activists converged on Frankfurt, one of Europe’s most important financial centers on May 31 and June 1. Their slogan “Blockupy Frankfurt!” was the rallying cry for a … Keep reading »
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Gezi Park Evacuated, Istanbul and Turkey Explode
After days of hesitation and negotiation, the government has finally decided to evacuate the Taksim Commune, where thousands camped in Gezi Park and which tens of thousands visited every night. … Keep reading »
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Chapuling in Turkey
The Turkish Uprising of May 27, 2013 When the Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called the protesters in the streets of Istanbul plunderers (çapulcu) on June 2, he contributed a new … Keep reading »
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Alter Summit: A People’s Manifesto
Our urgent common priorities for a democratic, social, ecological and feminist Europe. Roll Back Austerity and Claim Real Democracy! Europe stands on the edge of a precipice, looking into the … Keep reading »
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C’est Une Revolte, Pas (Encore) Une Revolution!
On May Day 2013, the police poured tonnes of tear gas on tens of thousands of workers and youth in different quarters of Istanbul, Turkey in order to stop them … Keep reading »
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Greek Lessons From Below
Learning from the Refugees and Questions for the Left Axmed, a Somalian refugee, has been stuck in Athens for over six years. This is common for most of his friends, as … Keep reading »
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The Oslo Illusion
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the Oslo Accords between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Israeli government. Officially known as the Declaration of Principles … Keep reading »
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Report from Turkey: A Taste of Tahrir at Taksim
Istanbul has become a battlefield covered by tear gas. The police, no doubt at the behest of the Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and his AKP government, have been attacking protestors … Keep reading »