Poland
Poland: 30th anniversary of Solidarnosc
The celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Solidarity take place against the background of attacks and an unprecedented media campaign against today’s trade unions and workers.
Month: August 2010
Russia
Russia: President Medvedev suspends Khimkinskii motorway construction
Struggle must continue to save environment and to win democratic rights!
South Africa
South Africa: Public Sector workers shut down city centres in day of marches
Massive turn-out on ninth day of strike
Scotland
Scotland: SNP relegate independence in wake of economic crisis
SNP are putting independence on the backburner
Asia
Kazajstán: Protestas urgentes necesarias
Abogado de Derechos Humanos atacado y detenido en vísperas de la visita de eurodiputado
Theory & Marxism
Theory: Is “human nature” a barrier to socialism?
Aren’t people motivated by money? Wouldn’t socialism stifle hard work and innovation?
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Urgent protests needed
Lawyer attacked and arrested in run-up to Euro MP’s visit
World Economy
“Charity”: Let them eat cake, not the crumbs off the table …
Business and media circles are agog at “the most significant development in philanthropy” for many decades.
USA
US: Stolen Legacy – The Tea Party’s March on Washington
On August 28, the right-wing populist Tea Party Movement, an assortment of conservative organizations, and Fox News commentator Glenn Beck will descend on Washington, D.C. for the so-called “Restoring the Honor” rally.
Australia
Australia: Neither big business party given mandate to govern
The Australian Federal election held on August 21 delivered a hung parliament – the first in 70 years. Neither the Labor Party led by Julia Gillard nor the Coalition led by Tony Abbott won the […]