The state of the labor movement in the dominant capitalist economy: Dianne Feeley discusses “UAW: Mixed Reform Results”, while Janette Zahia Corcelius explains how and why ““Against Trump we have to defend our neighbors, defend our democratic rights and our labor rights””.
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- 16 July – US labor movement
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Syria
Frustration and anger rise in the streets in Syria
16 July, bySince the beginning of the year, demonstrations and strikes have continued across Syria . The demands range from the aspiration for increased political participation and democratic rights, to the condemnation of the actions and violations committed by the Israeli occupying forces in the Kuneitra region, to the right to education in Sweida. The newspaper Kasioun counted 34 rallies and demonstrations in 21 localities in several governorates, cities, towns and universities in Syria between 18-24 May 2026. Protest actions continue at the time of writing.
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IVP 617 PDF
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16 July, byInternational Viewpoint IVP617 — June 2026
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Switzerland
60,000 in Geneva against the G7, imperialism and fascism
15 July, by“Despite the repression, we are very satisfied with the massive size, conviviality, diversity and radicalism of the demonstration. This feeling of victory is an excellent springboard for the mobilizations and challenges that await us.”
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Iran
A (temporary) calm before the storm in Iran
14 July, byThis article, analysing the underlying dynamics of the “Memorandum of Understanding”, was written before the renewed USA attacks on Iran, thus demonstrating it was indeed a temporary calm.
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Climate
There’s a class struggle under the sun; the heat is eating away at wages
13 July, by“It’s hot. For some, it’s just a matter of temperature. For the working class, however, it’s already a matter of health and finances: less income, higher prices, greater vulnerability. “The severe heat wave sweeping across Europe threatens people’s health, their livelihoods, and their ability to work,” Jessie Ruth Schleypen, a climate economist at Climate Analytics, told Bloomberg.”
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Strategy
Power and urgency in the ecological crisis
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USA
Learning & Advancing from Setbacks
20 May, byread article...“Fighting for race and gender equality and justice is part of the process of uniting the working class.”
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Strategy
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