Analysis
Tuesday, 01 November 2011 12:12
In order to understand what is happening in the triangle of relations between the state, the politicians and the media, we have to begin with the capitalist state, argues Mike Wayne.
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Tunisians have participated in the first genuinely free elections for generations. Joseph Daher, co-author of The People Demand: a short history of the Arab revolutions, analyses Tunisia’s new political scene and asks what next for the country.
In order to protect the revolutionary process from being co-opted by imperialist powers, the Syrian opposition largely rejects calls for foreign intervention, writes Khalil Habash.
Over a quarter of UK children will be living in poverty by the end of the decade as the Tory coalition's austerity measures wreck the lives of millions of families. Laura Woods looks at shocking figures produced by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS).
A meeting called by South Belfast’s SDLP MP Alistair McDonnell in response to "community tensions" erupted in racist vitriol directed at the Roma community.
The inevitable Greek default will hurt European banks badly. To soften the blow, an unworkable solution has been proposed, which could result in a social catastrophe, argues James Meadway.
Phil Neal looks at Murdo Fraser's attempt to scrap the Scottish Tories to set up a new centre-right party. He argues that this reflects the increasingly devolved nature of Scottish politics, and if successful the maneuver could pose problems for the SNP.
The public are increasingly turning against the cuts according to the polls - but Labour has failed to reap the political rewards because they have failed to articulate a consistent alternative to Tory austerity writes Alex Snowdon.
The world economy faces a growing crisis, world leaders seem powerless and divided. James Meadway looks at the background to the crisis and argues that we need an end to austerity, increased spending and a People's Default.
The coming together of economic and political crisis with mass strike action is an historical opportunity for the left, argues John Rees.
In spite of condemnations by the UN and Amnesty International, Basildon Council is pressing ahead with the eviction.
As long as Europe's leaders offer nothing but austerity to solve the eurozone crisis, they will only deepen the economic turmoil. A Greek default is inevitable, but the left has to ensure that it benefits the people, not the bankers, writes James Meadway.
Protesters gathered in Tower Hamlets on Saturday to stop the racist EDL in a show of unity and defiance. The police's approach was provocative and confrontational.
Adam Frew analyses why the SNP have got themselves into a mess over same-sex marriage.
Economist James Meadway discusses the EU’s latest economic woes with Kate Hudson, explains the fundamental problem with the single currency, and gives details of an important new conference.
The Tory government has banned all political marches in Tower Hamlets and four neighbouring boroughs for a month. This is part of the ConDem assault on domestic protest argues John Rees.
Control of Libya's oil will be one of the main issues for the Libyan people and the future of the country - and it must be used to benefit people in Libya and not imperialist and corporate interest argues Joseph Daher.
One year ago this week rebel forces entered Tripoli. The following article by John Rees was written at the timeMore Articles...
- ‘Twitter Mobs’ and the structural violence of Neoliberalism
- Riots in the Age of Austerity
- Tottenham: Nothing left to lose
- Superpower downgraded - the global balance of power shifts
- Panic in the markets as Euro crisis deepens
- Egypt’s revolution and the Muslim Brotherhood
- Libya - a war policy in chaos
- Media, power and democracy: report and videos
- Southern Cross: public services heading south
- The hackgate scandal: a crisis of neoliberalism
31 May - 1 June 2013
an international festival
In the parks, halls and public spaces around Kings Cross
With:
David Harvey, Tariq Ali, Tony Benn, Owen Jones, Nina Power, Sanum Ghafoor, Andrew Murray, Laurie Penny, Lindsey German, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Paul Le Blanc, Terry Eagleton, Paul Gilroy and more...
Saturday 22 June 2013
9:30am – 5pm
Central Hall Westminster
Events
Books
How a Century of War Changed the Lives of Women
By Lindsey German
A Marxist History of the World
From Neanderthals to Neoliberals
By Neil Faulkner
The People V Tony Blair
Politics, the Media and the Anti-War Movement
By Chris Nineham
Timelines
A Political History of the Modern World
By John Rees
A People's History of London
By Lindsey German and John Rees
Counterfire Books
The People Demand: A short history of the Arab revolutions
By John Rees and Joseph Daher
Strategy and tactics: how the left can organise to transform society
By John Rees
Capitalism and Class Consciousness: the ideas of Georg Lukacs
By Chris Nineham
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