New left party: dead-end or dead right
Any new mass socialist formation must be rooted in class politics which understands its relation to oppression
It’s Time for Real Change in UNISON
Elections for UNISON’s leading body are under way – vote for Time for Real Change
Trump’s tariffs turmoil – an empire in decline
Trump, tariffs and the changing balance of power in the world economy.
Review | Smoke and Ashes
Opium was central to British rule in India, British exploitation of China and the rise of capitalism in the US.
What is going on with Trump’s tariffs?
Why is Trump imposing tariffs and what does he want to achieve
Huge protests condemn Supreme Court attack on trans people
Protests have shown huge support for trans people this weekend – we can fight and we can win!
Interview with Odrán de Bhaldraithe
Author Odrán de Bhaldraithe talks about occupation and impoverishment in the North of Ireland
Supreme Court attacks trans people – the fight for liberation goes on
The Supreme Court ruling is part of a global transphobic offensive – but trans people will carry on fighting. Watch out for protests and join them!
NEU conference 2025
Three articles produced by rs21 NEU members for distribution at the education union annual conference
Fighting for union recognition in Sheffield
Unite members at the Veolia waste plant in Sheffield have been on strike for eight months for union recognition
Imperialism in the 21st century – the end of US dominance?
As Trump puts an end to the post-war order and China rises to become a global power, we provide an overview of global political economy.
Review | All In: a revolutionary theory to stop climate collapse
A review of ‘All In’ which argues for a revolutionary strategy as global temperatures continue to rise.
Commodifying mental health: apps, care and profitability
We look at the unnerving business models behind mental health apps.
Trump, Fascism and the authoritarian turn
Is Trump’s rule fascist, or becoming fascist? How can resistance be built? This in-depth analysis draws on history to understand the current crisis.
Learning from the Struggle: Tenants Fight Evictions in Lambeth
The Homes for Lambeth Tenants campaign is organising and fighting back against the threat of evictions
Minority Rule, Race and Class
What would a working class politics look like that takes account of racism?
Video | Understanding state capitalism
A discussion on how state capitalism theory helps us understand the contemporary world
Autonomist Marxism, disability and precarious work
How does capitalism shape disablement? And how can disabled people most effectively resist their oppression?
Valuing care work: a conversation with Alyssa Battistoni
Why is it women who end up doing so much care work – either on low pay or unwaged? We talked to author Alyssa Battistoni.
Review | Mother State: A Political History of Motherhood
How does the state shape who gets to mother, who suffers, and who survives?
Review | Mickey 17
Boon Jong-Ho’s new film Mickey 17 uses science fiction to shine a light on our world
University crisis – Dundee UCU fights back
How the UCU strike in the face of the threat of massive job losses at Dundee University has shifted the agenda
Review | Digital Degrowth
Digital technologies are inseparably linked to imperialism and the climate emergency – we need to transition away from Big Tech.
The Green Paper: a final rollout of the workfare state
A detailed analysis of the green paper which is all about workfare not welfare.
Review | Lifehouse
A critical review of Adam Greenfield’s Lifehouse argues that we have to keep fighting for system change in the face of the climate crisis
Review | Monstrous Anger of the Guns
A new work unpacks the global arms industry and how to fight it.
Labour – war hawks
Trumpeting the military is a distraction from Labour’s policies to deepen oppression and exploitation.
10 ways you can fight the disability benefits cuts
Ten ideas for ways to oppose Labour’s cuts to disabled people’s benefits
Why we need a maximum rent
The government says they need to cut spending – so let’s stop this £35 billion handout to landlords.