“I tend to be a pacifist,” said Ŝabatová, “and I was on 24 February when Russia invaded Ukraine, but when I saw what was happening, I thought, Ukraine has to defend itself. The Ukrainians must defend themselves and we must support the Ukrainians.”
Human Suffering, Mutual Aid, Public Health, and Future Struggles in Ukraine
16 November 2022, by“When the war ends — once again assuming that Russia does not succeed in taking over Ukraine — the experience that working class communities have had in self-organized mutual aid may be the ground for future successes. ”
A Rightful Place for Taiwan on this Planet
15 November 2022, by“Who should be our first concern in this triangular relationship between Beijing, Taipei and Washington? I argue that it is neither Beijing nor Washington, but the Taiwan people.”
Solidarity with Mamadou Ba
14 November 2022Mamadou Ba is a leader and spokesperson for the Portuguese association SOS Racismo, and an active voice in the public debate on the origins and realities of racism and is part of a generation of black activists who discuss the country’s colonial responsibility with its long-lasting effects. His public exposure makes him a target for far-right organizations and he is often threatened by them. He needs your solidarity
Democrats Stop the Republicans’ “Red Tsunami”; Trumpists Defeated; Progressives Make Gains
12 November 2022, by“The debate in the left is whether one can build a future socialist party within the Democratic Party or one must run independent socialist candidates as in the past. All agree that until there is a mass movement of the working class the creation of a socialist party is not on the agenda.”
Geopolitical Instability Which May Cause Unexpected and Worldwide Nuclear Weapons Accidents
11 November 2022, by“Regardless of the energy output the nuclear tests, heightened and intensified regional tensions will endanger geopolitical stability which may trigger unexpected nuclear weapons not only in the Asia-Pacific region but in other parts of the world. ”
The Islamic regime in crisis steps up repression
10 November 2022, by“A blockade of the country by strikes would be the only way to put an end to Mullahrchia.”
The Cold Civil War
9 November 2022, byPolitical dissent curdles in an anti-political society - the view of a Russian sociologist.
COP27, new summit of greenwashing, green capitalism and repression
8 November 2022, by“This COP will be a new summit of greenwashing, green capitalism and the police state. It is a total illusion to believe that it could take the radical decisions necessary to seriously limit the catastrophe - not to speak of stopping it in a way that respects social justice.”