Norwich campaigners defend Drag Queen Story Hour
Transphobic and far right protesters were greatly outnumbered.
Vibrant launch for Enough is Enough
A capacity crowd cheered support for speakers at Wednesday’s rally
Covid – forgotten (by governments) but not gone
Governments have failed to defend us from Covid, but it remains a key issue.
How to visit a picket line
Nervous about visiting a picket line? A seasoned trade unionist has real-world tips.
Renters reform – much more is needed
Government proposals to overhaul private renting – not good enough.
1972: When unions defeated the courts and Tories
The “Pentonville Five” trade unionists were imprisoned but then released amid major strikes and protests.
Striking back against the Tories
As a strike wave grows over pay and working conditions, we analyse workplace struggles and how they can be built further.
Climate Camp Scotland unites climate, migrant and workers’ struggles
Climate Camp Scotland saw hundreds of climate and community activists gather to discuss the practice and theory of fighting for climate justice.
Hating capitalism more than The Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto is one of the cornerstones of Marxism. Neil Rogall celebrates a compelling new account of its importance today by author and activist China Miéville. I first read the Communist Manifesto sometime in 1968, when I was still at school and involved in a School Students Union in Leeds. It was the first […]
Can ‘green laws’ stop climate change?
As environmental campaigners turn to the law to stop climate change, barrister David Renton argues legal challenges and ‘green laws’ alone cannot guarantee the massive change we need.
The right-on-right battle behind the ‘war on woke’
The ‘war on woke’ scapegoats trans people and migrants – but also reflects deep divisions on the right.
Rail strikers win widespread support – but not from Labour
Trade unionists support rail workers’ picket lines – but Labour MP Sam Tarry is sacked for attending one.
Mass struggle in Sri Lanka forces president’s resignation
A mass uprising in Sri Lanka has forced the president out of office and sent the government into crisis. Eleanor Morley celebrates the victory and asks what comes next for the struggle.
Strike round-up: National strikes begin, local disputes winning
Local disputes are winning double-digit pay rises, with national strikes starting this week and public sector unions balloting for action.
When unions and LGBT people fought together in the 1970s
San Francisco gay activists joined a boycott of a union-breaking, racist and homophobic beer company
‘Play for Today’: groundbreaking and still relevant
Simon Donohoe reflects on the groundbreaking TV series ‘Play for Today’, re-released this year.
1,800 NW England bus drivers strike over pay
Unite members at Arriva North West started a continuous strike on Wednesday after the company offered a mere 3%.
University workers strike against unequal pay, racism and union busting
Outsourced workers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine take strike action.
Six things you can do to fight the cost-of-living crisis
The cost of living is going up. Community campaigns and workers are fighting back.
Activists tell Pride in London: ‘no pride in cops or borders’
On Saturday 2 July, Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants halted the Pride in London march to protest against police presence at the event.
Mad Pride campaigns for psychiatric abolition
Hundreds gathered to oppose abuse of psychiatric patients, celebrate Mad culture, and call for psychiatric abolition.
Inside the Ukrainian Resistance
Interview about the Ukrainian Resistance, the state of war, the dynamics of class struggle and popular consciousness, and the tasks of the international Left in building solidarity with Ukraine.
Five reasons why pay rises don’t cause inflation
The real causes are global factors like Covid and the war in Ukraine – as well as corporate profiteering.
How a GMB ‘partnership’ deal undermines the union at Deliveroo
We talk to union activists on the ground and those studying the gig economy about the deal.
Tory crisis – kick them while they’re down
The government is descending into farce as Johnson refuses to admit that his time is up. The Tories are in crisis, and a mounting political strike wave can break them.
‘If you want to organise at work, buy this book’
Organising at work can rebuild working-class power. In his forthcoming book, long-time activist Ian Allinson explains how it’s done.
Support striking care workers!
Health and care workers are striking in Bristol and Blackburn.
Barristers on less than minimum wage? Support these strikes
An activist explains why criminal barristers are on strike over pay.
NHS in crisis – fightback on pay can help save it
Health campaigner Gill George analyses the crisis facing the NHS – both nationally and in Shropshire, where she lives – and the campaigns to fight back.