Why the Left Should Care About Trade
International trade is not just about imports and exports, but the economic and regulatory framework across the globe. As the liberal order falls into decline, it is vital that the Left offers a real alternative.
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Ellie Whittaker
Ellie Woolstencroft is an activist with Labour for a Green New Deal.
Don’t Put Big Tech in Control of the News
The latest plan to save journalism would see Google and Facebook taxed to fund media outlets. But instead of reliance on Big Tech monopolies, journalism would benefit most from breaking them up.
Canned Football
The behind closed doors Premier League proves that the banners have been right for years – football without fans is nothing.
How Karl Marx Understood Slavery
For Karl Marx, slavery was not a relic from a past society but essential to the development of modern capitalism – and its abolition was essential to the liberation of all people.
Remembering David Graeber
From his academic work to Occupy Wall Street and his support for Corbynism, the driving conviction of David Graeber’s life was that human beings are good – and capable of building a better world.
The Barrier to Change in Royal Mail Isn’t the Union – It’s the Management
This week has seen calls in the media for Royal Mail to attack its union – but the real problem with the company isn’t the workers, it’s the lack of ambition shown by its management.
Scottish Labour’s Self-Destructive Coup
By launching a coup against Richard Leonard in the midst of a major crisis and only months before an election, Scottish Labour’s old guard has shown just why the public sees them as utterly out of touch.
Green Spaces for All
For many, the pandemic provided an opportunity to enjoy green spaces – but it also showed how unequal access to nature can be in Britain, from gardens to parks and the privatised countryside.
The Fight Facing the TUC
Next week will see a Trades Union Congress like no other. Amid a global pandemic and a wave of redundancies, the labour movement must adapt – or risk further historic decline.
How to Win Support for Taxing Wealth
A new report shows overwhelming public support for taxing wealth and tackling inequality – but suggests that the way we make the argument will be decisive in building a successful campaign.
4. Remembering David Graeber: with Astra Taylor, Jerome Roos and James Schneider
Grace hosts a show paying tribute to leftist anthropologist David Graeber, who died this month.
How Health and Safety Cuts Made the Return to Work More Dangerous
A decade of swingeing cuts to the Health and Safety Executive’s budget left it unable to properly secure workplaces in normal times – now, its inspectors are tasked with protecting us from Covid-19.
Utopian Prospects
Recent exhibitions of works by Derek Jarman, Barbara Hammer and Peter Hujar investigate queer utopias of the past – and ask whether they offer a roadmap to where we are going.
It’s Time to Organise Against Evictions
The eviction ban in England and Wales ends in two weeks. With thousands already in rent arrears, the Left has to be ready to fight for those who face losing their homes.
Why the Julian Assange Case Matters
Julian Assange’s extradition case resumes on Monday in London. If it succeeds, and he is prosecuted in the United States for espionage, it will be a blow to any journalism which challenges the war machine.
Francoism on Trial
A human rights case brought against key Franco-era politician Rodolfo Martín Villa in Argentina has united Spanish and European elites – in opposition to justice for fascism’s historic crimes.
Western Architecture’s Islamic Roots
From Notre Dame to St. Mark’s Basilica and even Westminster Abbey, many of the icons of Western architecture owe greatly to Islamic influence – a reality that has been denied for centuries.
Why Trespass Is a Radical Act
92% of land in England is off-limits to the general public. A new book explores what we are missing through a series of illegal trespasses that make the case for the right to roam.
The Rise of Allende
Fifty years ago today, socialist leader Salvador Allende was elected president of Chile. His government unleashed a wave of hope that a more democratic society was possible – and worth fighting for.
Richard Leonard: Political Games Are Not the Answer for Scottish Labour
Party infighting and political coups will lead Scottish Labour nowhere. It’s time for the party to unite around the progressive economic agenda that the people of Scotland desperately need.