Matt WIllgress on why it is important that socialists mark & reflect on the 50th anniversary of the coup against Allende.
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50 years since the bloody coup d’etat in Chile
September 11th marks the 50th anniversary of the coup against President Allende in Chile that saw US-backed dictator Pinochet take power and the beginning of the neoliberal project.
Tackling poverty & rebuilding our broken society means ending austerity – Jon Trickett MP exclusive
The Government's assertion that we can’t afford to tackle poverty is a lie writes Jon Trickett.
John McDonnell: Tackling the climate emergency means taking on the vested interests of big business
"As the stark reality of the climate emergency becomes clearer & clearer, many of our political leaders have their heads in the sand."
Labour must back public ownership – model motion launched
"With some in the labour movement arguing for a strategy of maintaining the stale neoliberal economic dogma that has been at the heart of British government for over 40 years, it’s crucial we seek to offer an alternative.”
Tackling Climate Chaos Needs a Willingness to Stand Firm For the Many – Islington Friends of Jeremy Corbyn
Islington Friends of Jeremy Corbyn write on how, as their MP, he has been unwavering and consistent in championing climate justice.
As parts of the planet fry, energy profits soar & the poorest suffer even more
"Climate change is driving ever more extreme weather events, including changing rainfall patterns that caused fatal flooding over the past week at the same time as an extreme heatwave called Cerberus is forecast for southern Europe."
Labour must end the purges, cast aside McCarthyism & move on – Jon Trickett
"We have a party management process which is focussed on breaking our democratic norms, rupturing with our historic objectives of social justice, & driving members out of the party." - Jon Trickett MP
Sylvia Pankhurst – Suffragette, Socialist and Scourge of Empire
Looking at the life and legacy of Sylvia Pankhurst, historian Katherine Connolly led a discussion at Arise Festival on the suffragette, socialist and scourge of empire.
What can Gramsci teach us about the crisis today – and what can we do about it?
Logan Williams reports back from the socialist ideas session with James Schneider at Arise Festival 2023 - on Gramsci's legacy and the lessons for the left today.