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Billy Anania

Billy Anania is an art critic, editor, and journalist in New York City.

Blairism Reheated

This week’s Labour conference saw the party lurch further towards the centre – but where 1990s Third Way politics came with a swagger, Keir Starmer’s ‘moderates’ look increasingly insipid.

Andy McDonald: Why I Resigned

In an article for Tribune, Andy McDonald explains his decision to resign from the Shadow Cabinet – and argues that Keir Starmer’s broken promises mean he should seek a new mandate as Labour leader.

How Labour Can Win Again

The Covid pandemic has proved the depth of the crisis working people currently face. Lukewarm equivocations aren’t enough – we need a proposal to change the world.

Peeling Back the Layers

A new book, ‘Investigate Aesthetics’, argues that artists and architects can reveal aspects of politics that all too often stay hidden in the media and the courtroom.

The Case for a Northern Labour

Welsh Labour’s success in May 2021 points to the power of a devolved party with a clear, inclusive identity. If Labour wants to win again in the North, it should emulate that model.

The Sound of Palestine

The music of the Palestinian residents of Jerusalem has always been a source of joy and pride. As Israeli state repression continues, it’s also become a way to make the community’s voice heard.