#IWD2023: women fight across the globe
On International Women’s Day, rs21 members share 13 inspiring examples of women fighting for liberation and against capitalism and state repression.
Anti-refugee demonstration in Carlisle – Nazis score a victory against divided opposition
Anti-fascists faced hurdles in mobilising against the first fascist demo to hit Carlisle in years.
Mobilising against the convergence of the far right and transphobia
Across Britain last weekend, far-right elements and transphobes of various stripes were threatening to organise in large numbers. Several rs21 members took part in activity against them and report back on some of the actions. South London stands up in numbers Turning Point UK, the embarrassing moribund cousin of the US far-right Turning Point, had […]
France: standing up to Macron
Following recent strikes and demonstrations in France over pension reform, Clément Mouhot writes about the causes of the most recent wave of protest in France.
January 2023’s week of resistance
Photographs celebrating the wave of protests and industrial action that swept Britain last week.
Elbit is losing – support the Palestine Action protesters facing trial
Palestine Action confronted Elbit’s making weapons for Israel. Now we need to show solidarity with Palestince Action activists in court.
Climate protest: London stands with Lützerath
A corporate polluter is demolishing a village to expand a coal mine
Lützerath: solidarity with climate activists under attack
Climate activists fight to stop the destruction of a German village and the expansion of German coal.
Three months of rebellion in Iran
After three months of rebellion in Iran, an Iranian socialist asks how it can win.
Edinburgh fights transphobia
Staff, students and socialists stop the screening of a transphobic film at the University of Edinburgh.
Polarization and Paralysis: the U.S. after the midterm elections
Ashley Smith and Charlie Post draw a balance sheet of the midterm elections, and their lessons for the socialist Left in the United States.
Tenants’ unions fight back against rocketing rents
rs21 members report on December’s tenants’ union protests against some of the largest estate agents in England.
What is happening this Saturday?
rs21 members have compiled a quick roundup of the strikes, protests and actions taking place on 1 October.
Far right gains in Swedish elections
The results are rooted in neoliberalism, racism and growing inequality
Pickets out in force for Royal Mail strike
Lively picket lines around the country marked the first day of strike action by 115,000 Royal Mail workers
South Yorkshire marches in support of striking workers
Unions and community campaigns marched in solidarity on Saturday.
Thousands join as Don’t Pay campaign gathers steam
Over a hundred thousand people have pledged not to pay.
Glasgow strike support rally
Jim Ritchie reports on a large and enthusiastic strike support rally in Glasgow
Spreading strikes rally support in Edinburgh
Comedians, housing campaigners, unions and climate groups joined the protest.
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
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.
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.
University workers strike against unequal pay, racism and union busting
Outsourced workers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine take strike action.
Mad Pride campaigns for psychiatric abolition
Hundreds gathered to oppose abuse of psychiatric patients, celebrate Mad culture, and call for psychiatric abolition.
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.
Support striking care workers!
Health and care workers are striking in Bristol and Blackburn.