“The efforts to defend immigrants from ICE raids have all the markings of an authentic nascent social movement. ”
New neofascist advance in presidential elections
21 January, by“The reduction in the electoral strength of the left is an invitation for activists to reflect on the fragmentation of this camp. In the downward spiral of the last three years, the only time the left has made its mark on the public debate to contest popular opinion was during last December’s general strike, called jointly by the CGTP and UGT against the new labour laws that the government wants to impose.”
Techno-feudal lords or oligarchy of data traffickers?
20 January, byIntensive use of social networks, more than other forms of Internet presence, with the possible exception of games, generates behaviours comparable to other forms of drug addiction, such as excessive consumption and psychological, or even physical, hangovers. This article argues that this is the product sold by this new oligarchy.
Kyiv in crisis: how wild capitalism is exacerbating the devastation
19 January, byThe year 2026 began with devastating Russian shelling of Kyiv’s infrastructure, which, in freezing conditions, brought the population to the brink of survival. The city, home to 3 million people, is experiencing an acute shortage of heat and water, and electricity is being supplied on a short-term basis. It has become clear that the authorities had no plan B in case of a catastrophic deterioration in the security and weather situation.
Trump’s Occupation of Minnesota and the Resistance
18 January, by“There are now more ICE agents in Minneapolis than there are police in the metropolitan area. The majority of the inhabitants see this as an occupation that is bringing fear and more violence into their city.”
Europe in 2025
17 January, by“The political situation in Europe is very bad.”
The proper use of conspiracies
16 January, byThe announcements of coup attempts, whether real or imagined, are evidence of the junta’s weakness, as it is unable to curb the advance of the jihadists.
Academic freedom under attack
15 January, byGrowing attacks on academic freedom are an aspect of the rise of the far right and authoritarianism that does not always get enough attention outside the university sector. What are the various ways this threat plays out?
From the Ashes of the Arab Spring
14 January, byToday marks 15 years since the overthrow of Tunisian dictator Ben Ali, one of the high points of the Arab Spring. The events of 2011 gave rise to an impressive wave of revolutions. Almost all were bloodily suppressed.
On January 14, 2011, Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was forced to resign, after four weeks of revolt in the north African country. It was a first major scalp for the wave of upheaval known as the Arab Spring — a democratic upsurge across the region, which, (…)
How Can Socialists Run Cities – will Mamdani show us the way?
13 January, byZohran Mamdani’s election to Mayor of New York has been a badly-needed boost to the confidence of the left in the U.S. and beyond. It has also reignited debate about the strategic choices facing socialists elected to local government, and eventually to national governments too.
