Brazil: Homeless struggle & strike heat up climate as World Cup approaches
In the context of a wave of struggle and protests in the run-up to the World Cup, the Sao Paolo metro workers began a powerful strike on 5 June.
North: Elections show mass disillusionment with main parties
The local and European elections in Northern Ireland has shown a deep disillusionment with the main parties and what constitutes politics.
The tragedy of Rwanda 1994
Twenty years ago, nearly a million people were massacred in Rwanda. At the time, it went largely unreported. But it was a direct legacy of a century of colonial rule – the French state, under ‘socialist’ president, François Mitterrand, complicit in the
Assets & private wealth of Paris Bakery bosses should be seized & the workers paid & compensated
The manner in which these workers have been robbed of their jobs and their wages going back three months demonstrates a level of employer criminality which the system essentially tolerates.
Euro polls warning
In country after country, May’s elections to the European parliament saw governments and traditional parties defeated.
China 1989: 25 years since the mass democracy movement
China’s dictatorship is haunted by the prospect of a new mass revolt.
Northern Ireland: Thousands rally against violent racism
Pastor’s “Satanic” anti-Muslim comments defended by First Minister
#YesAllWomen Twitter storm shows millions are ready to fight back against sexism
The misogynistic massacre of Santa Barbara, California is yet another horrific expression of a society that is based on the constant oppression of women. However, this expression of hatred also triggered a massive backlash. A storm of tweets around the Twitter hashtag
Electoral surge against austerity
Socialist Party wins a second TD and Anti Austerity Alliance 14 councillors.
Joe Higgins TD not retiring from political activity, but not to stand in next General Election
For years to come Joe Higgins TD will be an active force fighting for the people of Dublin West and beyond, so not announcing retirement from political activity, but today he announces he won’t be a candidate in the next General Election.
Socialist Alternative – Marxist journal of Solidarity
Divide & Rule pamphlet by Peter Hadden
