How Austerity Helped to Ignite Greece’s Historic Wildfires
Years of cuts to Greek fire services have fuelled one of Europe’s worst natural disasters – and unless we invest in public services to fight climate change, it will become a familiar story.
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Raven Hart
Raven Hart is co-founder of the Bristol Cooperative Alliance, an organisation that aims to promote a decentralised economy that empowers local communities and facilitates democratic self-determination.
Rent Controls Are Not a Fantasy
With 445,000 tenants in arrears, it’s clear the landlord class is out of control. But rent controls can rein in their exploitation – and the movement backing the measure is growing.
The Overlooked Art of Greta Knutson
Modernist painter, poet and sculptor Greta Knutson was for too long overshadowed by a famous husband – but today her work shows a thoughtfulness rare both then and now.
48. Post-Extractivist Green Transitions: An Interview with Thea Riofrancos
This week, Grace speaks to author and political scientist Thea Riofrancos about the IPCC report, the limits of green capitalism, and how the Left can chart a path to decarbonisation.
Britain’s Minimum Wage Is a Joke
While the government ‘names and shames’ a few bosses who broke the law on pay, the minimum wage itself remains a scandal – denying millions of workers enough money to live.
Keir Starmer’s Patsy Pipeline
Keir Starmer’s Future Candidates Programme promises to bring ‘normal’ people into politics – but in reality, it is designed to produce handpicked MPs with no sense of connection to the party membership.
The Political Vacuum at the Heart of ‘The Purge’
The ‘Purge’ franchise and its offshoot ‘The Hunt’ try to feed the appetite for dark social satire about the modern USA – but end up as little more than weak fantasies of resistance.
Humanity Isn’t Burning the Planet – Capitalism Is
Not all humans are equally culpable in the ‘human-induced’ climate chaos outlined in Monday’s IPCC report – and acknowledging that is key to stopping further destruction.
Basildon Needs Municipal Socialism
First Labour New Town, then epicentre of Thatcher’s ‘Essex man’, Basildon has long been a political weathervane. Now, in the wake of the pandemic, its residents need radical change.
When the French Revolution Tore Down the Monarchy
On this day in 1792, French workers and revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace – ending the monarchical system and declaring a republic.
Airbrushing History
The plan to ban legacy prosecutions arising from the Troubles in Northern Ireland isn’t an anomaly – it’s part of a broader effort to erase Britain’s crimes from the historical record.
Keep Big Oil Out of Public Science
The gagging clause in the Science Museum’s sponsorship contract with polluting giant Shell makes one thing clear – we can’t rely on corporate profiteers to fund the pursuit of knowledge.
Against the IHRA: Why it’s Time to Adopt the Jerusalem Declaration
The IHRA definition has increasingly been deployed to shut down debate about Israel and attack Palestine activists, but a new definition offers a more effective alternative in the fight against antisemitism.
Alexei Sayle’s Radical Cycling
Comedian Alexei Sayle has spent his lockdowns making Cyclogeography – a delightful and quietly radical series of videos which celebrate the boredom and strangeness of our urban landscapes.
Bob Marley’s Fight for Political Change in Jamaica
In 1978, Bob Marley fought a campaign for peace after years of political violence in his homeland. For the reggae icon, it wasn’t just about ending the killings – it was about building a better Jamaica.
How Big Oil Is Waging ‘Lawfare’ Against Climate Activists
Oil giant Chevron’s campaign against environmentalist lawyer Steven Donziger exposes corporate polluters’ latest strategy for fighting climate activists – lock them up.
Remembering Hiroshima
On this day in 1945, the US dropped a nuclear bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The common narrative says it was necessary – but history shows that isn’t true.
The Fight to Save Sheikh Jarrah Isn’t Over
The Israeli Supreme Court’s verdict on the Sheikh Jarrah evictions was deferred this week – but the deal offered to residents shows the state is still intent on dispossessing Palestinians.
Gentrifying England’s Poorest Village
Jaywick Sands in Essex, known as England’s poorest village, is undergoing redevelopment – but its new homes fail to deal with the consequences of decades of neglect.
Friedrich Engels on Social Murder
Revolutionary socialist Friedrich Engels died on this day in 1895, after spending much of his life in England – and writing on the suffering inherent in its capitalist system.