Aggregator

At rs21’s ‘Ballot Box or Barricade?’ panel, part of its Festival of the Oppressed in London on 20 and 21 June, a session on electoral work circled one question and never closed it

America at 250: Our rights and our lives are on the line! THE UNITED STATES of America marks its 250th anniversary in July 2026 with its multiple divided legacies. As we know, the country was founded in the perpetuation of racial slavery, in genocide of the Indigenous nations, in ambitions of vast colonial dominion —… Continue reading Toward Liberation or Ruin?

The United Auto Workers reaffirmed the more militant approach that the union has taken under President Shawn Fain at its convention last week, voting for more funding for new organizing, a bigger strike fund, and divestment from Israel.

A kids’ movie about tech addiction and the terror of being obsolete? Of course Toy Story 5 is a hit — we’re all living through it.

Watch the recording Last week, over 200 participants gathered over Zoom for the public hearing on the proposed reissuance of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Individual Permit (NPDES) for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel through the Straits of Mackinac.  Line 5 is a pair of aging oil pipelines that travels across the bottom of... Read more »

The post Deep concerns raised at Line 5 tunnel public hearing appeared first on Flow Water Advocates.

South Asia is witnessing scorching heat waves, with temperatures in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India regularly surpassing 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is killing an unprecedented number of workers who have no choice but to work under the blazing sun. 

With a clean sweep of electoral wins for Zohran Mamdani’s endorsees and nine out of ten victories for NYC Democratic Socialists of America last night, it’s clear the socialist mayor and socialist movement are major political forces to be reckoned with.

Over 50% of the profits from recent oil supply shocks went to the top 1% of Americans. The bottom half received just 1%. The Iran war likely triggered another massive transfer to the very richest.

Last night’s socialist sweep in New York was built on the organizing power of the Democratic Socialists of America, which has now established itself as the leading political power in the city.

For much of the year, Flávio Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s former president, seemed to be gaining on Lula ahead of the upcoming general election. But a mix of redistributive policies and right-wing incompetence has put the incumbent back in the lead.

The Founders made expansion the precondition of American freedom. We must find an alternative.

This month, four Palestine Action activists were jailed as “terrorists,” even though the jury didn’t convict them on such charges. The case shows how counterterrorism powers are used to impose extreme penalties on unwanted protests.

by Utkarsh Mishra

This article by Utkarsh Mishra examines the human cost of India’s vast informal economy, which employs nearly 90% of the workforce. It traces the realities faced by brick kiln workers, construction labourers, and gig workers, highlighting debt bondage, child labour, unsafe conditions, and the absence of social protection. Drawing on research and workers’ testimonies, the article argues that exploitation is embedded in the organisation of work rather than being an accidental by-product of growth. It also highlights ongoing struggles by workers and the need for greater accountability and labour protections.

by Dr Gopabandhu Dash

India’s rapid expansion of AI and data centres is raising concerns about environmental justice, resource use, and the impact on vulnerable communities. In this article, Dr Gopabandhu Dash examines the growing ecological footprint of data infrastructure, including its demands on water, electricity, land, and its contribution to carbon emissions. Drawing on studies, public interventions, and international experiences, the article argues that the costs of digital expansion are often borne by marginalized populations. It calls for greater public scrutiny, stronger environmental safeguards, and a more equitable approach to technological development.

Unceded Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver, B.C.) – Peoples’ ability to officially interrogate  the controversial Tilbury LNG expansion will begin tomorrow, 25 June 2026, online. It is an opportunity for those with internet access who are concerned about the deadly impact on fragile wildlife to speak out against a project that will fuel even more tankers […]

Investors and Elon Musk insiders have captured the massive gains of SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, while ordinary households are left holding risk they never chose to take on — and facing the downstream consequences of extreme inequality.

At Stand.earth, we have long held a deep commitment to mindfulness practices as an integral part of our efforts to create an equitable, inclusive, effective, and impactful workplace. Our organization has run a mindfulness training program since 2010, and we continue to invest in deepening our culture of mindful leadership with dedicated trainings and regular […]

Long before Fidel Castro, José Martí warned that Cuban independence would mean little if US domination replaced Spanish rule.

The 2026 National Delegate Conference (NDC) of public-sector trade union UNISON (16-19 June, Brighton) reaffirmed the union’s policy in solidarity with Ukraine. NDC 2024 voted by a big margin for a strong solidarity and to affiliate to our campaign. The last year has seen a significant stepping up of both national and branch / grassroots … Continue reading UNISON National Delegate Conference reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine

You can download our two page bulletin for TUC LGBT+ conference 2026 (25-26 June, Brighton) below. See also this article on the struggle for LGBT+ rights in Ukraine during the war, by our comrade Sian Norris on openDemocracy.