Category: Social Movements
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The Left in Time of Revolution
The Arab revolutions are presenting the Left with a mixture of existential challenges and historical opportunities. The decisive factor will be the Left’s ability to learn from the rich lessons … Keep reading »
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Final Declaration: 9th Asia-Europe People’s Forum
The 9th Asia-Europe People’s Forum (AEPF9) that was held in Vientiane last October was a landmark civil society event. The People’s Forum has been held biennially since 1996 as a … Keep reading »
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The Tremor in the Communist Party of China
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is holding a new congress, the 18th, due to start on November 8. The CCP is at the helm of the single-party system of the … Keep reading »
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Puerto Rico Elections: New Partido del Pueblo Trabajador to Challege Neoliberal Parties
After years of strategic dialogue and an arduous process of electoral inscription, Puerto Rico can now count on an organized alternative, a political party that is committed to defending the … Keep reading »
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Czech Elections: ‘No’ to Austerity and ‘Yes’ to Strengthening the Left
On 12–13 October 2012, elections took place in the Czech Republic. The elections were for regional assemblies and one-third of the Senate. Their political impact could have far-reaching results for … Keep reading »
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Turning Despair Into Hate
Greece is in a grueling downward economic spiral with massive political and social ramifications. Aspects of Greek society are literally falling apart at the seams. Across the whole eurozone – … Keep reading »
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Austerity and Counter-Austerity in Britain
Social Protest Movements and Political Organizing On the Rise Britain is in the throes of a deepening class struggle prompted by attacks on social and democratic rights by the capitalist class. … Keep reading »
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When Will We See Tanks in Barcelona?
“Independent Catalonia? Over my dead body and those of many other soldiers.” It was with these words that on August 31, retired infantry lieutenant-colonel Francisco Alaman Castro referred to the … Keep reading »
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What is the ANC and Where is the Left in South Africa?
About a month ago I stood with some 200 striking farm workers in South Africa’s Hex River Valley, a rich agricultural region that produces table grapes for export. The workers … Keep reading »
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Spanish State 25S: The Salvaging of Democracy
“They call it democracy but this isn’t one” was the cry repeated in the squares and on the demonstrations. And as time went by, this slogan took on still more … Keep reading »
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France: The Rise of the Left Front
A New Force on the Left The Left Front (Front de Gauche) emerged onto the political scene at the beginning of 2009. As the Left Front to Change Europe, it was … Keep reading »
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“Now is the time!”: Struggle for Sexual Diversity in Venezuela
An Interview with Maria Gabriela Blanco Alianza sexo-género diversa revolucionaria(Revolutionary Alliance of Sex-Gender, and Diversity, ASGDRe) Under Hugo Chávez, there have been many gains in the struggle for liberation, including … Keep reading »