City of temples hosts the 24th congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) As a delegate to the party’s 24th congress, HARSEV BAINS connects historical threads from Harry Pollitt’s 1954 visit to today’s challenges of building left unity against corporate-backed Hindu nationalism
Monday 05th Aug 2024 TUC Cymru celebrates Welsh culture and workers’ rights at National Eisteddfod From creative industry concerns to Welsh language promotion in unions, this year's festival showcases the intersection of culture and labour, offering insights into Wales’ past and future struggles, writes TUC Cymru president SIAN GALE
Friday 09th Aug 2024 What is Latin America’s left really saying? From bitter experience, the leaders of Honduras and Bolivia have spoken out against US electoral interference, writes RICHARD IRONS, and a number of other Latin American countries are rallying to Venezuela’s defence too
Monday 05th Aug 2024 From Appalachia to the US aristocracy: JD Vance’s elite transformation The controversial senator’s meteoric rise shows us how the ruling class and its media will always reward those who repackage working-class struggles as personal failings, writes ZOLTAN ZIGEDY
Monday 05th Aug 2024 A dangerous path in the Asia-Pacific: China branded a ‘systemic challenge’ In the final part of his series on Labour’s possible foreign policy in government, KENNY COYLE warns that the party’s so-called ‘progressive realism’ could see increasing aggression towards China, with added uncertainty over a potential second Trump presidency
Saturday 03rd Aug 2024 Coup theatrics and constitutional crisis in Bolivia From dubious military interventions to electoral court manoeuvring, Luis Arce’s government faces accusations of undermining democracy, while Evo Morales and his indigenous base fight for political legitimacy, writes CINDY FORSTER
Saturday 03rd Aug 2024 Unite is leading the fight to save Grangemouth Unite demands action to protect Scotland’s vital industrial asset — from sustainable aviation fuel to new green projects, we are ready to outline a vision for the refinery’s survival, writes DEREK THOMSON
Saturday 03rd Aug 2024 Women’s rights – tackling the difficult issues LYNNE WALSH reports from a recent conference in London organised by the Women’s Declaration International
Saturday 03rd Aug 2024 Welsh radicalism to the fore at the Eisteddfod From cultural celebrations to political discussions, the paper’s Welsh supplement and fringe events showcase its commitment to Wales — offering perspectives on independence, workers’ rights and more, writes DAVID NICHOLSON
Saturday 03rd Aug 2024 Big thanks to our fundraising hero! BERNADETTE KEAVENEY salutes Ron Brown on his completion of a 268-mile trek to raise funds for this paper
Saturday 03rd Aug 2024 Nato, nukes and a new cold war In the second of his three-part series on how the new Labour government’s foreign policy is likely to shape up, KENNY COYLE examines David Lammy’s writings on Asia and the Indo-Pacific region – where the risk of military flashpoints is high
