May 1937: When Spanish workers rose up to defend their revolution
In the first week of May, 85 years ago, the tragic end to the Spanish revolution played out on the streets of Barcelona.
COP26: Governments fail to act (again)
Once again leaving the climate crisis in the hands of politicians and business has ended in failure.
Battle of Blair Mountain: When miners took on the US state
By Chris Clough One hundred years ago, a five-day bloody battle raged in the US. A million rounds of ammunition were fired, and planes flew overhead dropping bombs and poison gas. This battle, the largest since the Civil War, is rarely mentioned in the history books and the centenary passed by without most politicians even […]
We need system change to stop climate change
By Chris Clough The world’s eyes will be fixed on the COP26 governmental conference on climate change in Glasgow from 1 to 12 November. But in truth little will be ‘negotiated’ there as most, if not all the fundamental points have been agreed in advance. And it is clear that the ‘big players’ – the […]
COP26 won’t avert climate catastrophe
Only a rapid and radical economic transformation can save us from climate disaster.
Leftist Strike Leader Wins Election in Peru
The centerpiece of Castillo’s campaign was to call a constituent assembly.
Mass movement shakes Colombia’s US backed government
Since April 28 Colombia has been in a state of rebellion.
Joe Biden bombs back better
Biden bombs Syria
Chile: Mass movement wins constitutional convention
From protests to the referendum and beyond.
End Britain’s colonisation of the Chagos Islands
Return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
