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The Norwegian National Election
Europe’s Most Leftist Government Defeated by Right-Wing Coalition The red-green coalition government in Norway, whose political platform when it took power in 2005 was called the most progressive in Europe, experienced … Keep reading »
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The German Election, 2013
Interview with Katja Kipping, co-chair of Die Linke Stefan Huth (SH): The national election is in full swing – how has it been going for Die Linke so far? Which issues … Keep reading »
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How Occupation Was Dressed Up as Peace
Interview with Ali Abunimah The “peace process” between Israel and the Palestinians that began with the signing of accords in Oslo, Norway, 20 years ago this month was widely celebrated at … Keep reading »
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AFL-CIO Convention: Leaving Existing Members Behind?
As American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) leaders packed up to leave Los Angeles last Wednesday, they basked in the glow of favourable media coverage of … Keep reading »
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A Week in August in South Africa
The Factions in COSATU, Economic Fear-Mongering and the State We’re In It is reported that Lenin once observed that there are decades when nothing happens and then there are weeks … Keep reading »
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Beyond the Economic Crisis: The Crisis In Trade Unionism
Discussions on the left about the economy might be summarized as warning that things are going to get a lot worse before they get…worse. This is not just a matter … Keep reading »
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Contested Reproduction and the Contradictions of Socialism
This essay is from a talk given to the Centre for Political Emancipation in Belgrade, Serbia on 6 May 2013. It can also be seen on YouTube. Some Explanations About … Keep reading »
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Allende and 21st Century Socialism
September 11, 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the military coup in Chile, the 40th anniversary of the heroic death of Salvador Allende in La Moneda palace, and it will … Keep reading »
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September 11: Forty Years Later
On September 11, millions of Chileans commemorate 40 years since the coup d’état in which the Palace of La Moneda in Santiago was attacked by warplanes and President Salvador Allende … Keep reading »
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Win This Strike!
Following his election as President of Unifor, Jerry Dias, rallying the troops, argued: “Unifor is here because it’s time to stop playing defence and start playing offence. It’s time to … Keep reading »
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Blowing Up The CFS?
I would first off like to say that until very recently I have never been in a student union that was part of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). I … Keep reading »
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Coffee Crisis in Central America
A major coffee crisis is brewing in Central America. Its impact has already been felt by the poorest workers and farmers, and things could get a whole lot worse. In … Keep reading »