Category: Social Movements
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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 »
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Greece: Syriza Shines a Light
Like a swan moving forward with relaxed confidence while paddling furiously beneath the surface, Syriza, the radical left coalition that could become the next government of Greece, is facing enormous … Keep reading »
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Denmark: Red-Green Alliance Congress Grapples With Increased Influence
Red carpet and champagne marked the start of the first Red-Green Alliance (RGA) congress since the party tripled its mandate at a poll in September 2011. The 385 delegates representing … Keep reading »
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What Will Change in France?
In the traditional speech to the National Assembly, France’s Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault of the ruling Socialist Party laid out the political program he shares with the new President François … Keep reading »
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The Jackson Plan: A Struggle for Self-Determination, Participatory Democracy, and Economic Justice
A major progressive initiative is underway in Jackson, Mississippi. This initiative demonstrates tremendous promise and potential in making a major contribution toward improving the overall quality of life of the … Keep reading »
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QuAIA at Pride 2012
Toronto — 1 July 2012. Marching with Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QuAIA) at the annual Pride Parade in Toronto, 1 July 2012. Chants heard along the parade route: Whose Pride? … Watch video »
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Spain: A Spiral of Crisis, Cuts and Indignacion
In March 2011 several regular Guardian columnists analysed the crisis in the Spanish state and the response to “austerity” by the population. All agreed that young people were “apathetic” and … Keep reading »