A Revolution of Things
In the 1990s, artist Vladimir Arkhipov started to collect home-made objects in homes, markets, and junk shops. Today, his archive is both a document of poverty and a vision of liberated labour.
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What ‘Sherwood’ Missed
BBC drama 'Sherwood' was an opportunity to spotlight the sheer cruelty exhibited by the state in the spycops scandal – but it shied away from the most difficult parts of the truth and opted for romance instead.
The Case for Price Controls
When millions are going hungry and a few companies are raking in record profits, the 'free market' is obviously failing – and the case for price controls is clearer than ever.
The Uber Leak Exposes the Global War on Workers
The 'Uber Files' leak reveals the power of the company’s multimillion-pound lobbying effort – and how it worked with governments across the world to undercut workers’ rights.
Inside the Fight to Free Julian Assange
The long pursuit of Julian Assange is designed to put off anyone tempted to expose America's war machine – but the campaign backing him has proved resistance won't be easily defeated.
Westminster Drama Won’t Solve the Cost of Living Crisis
The successors to Boris Johnson are already lining up – but none of the ghouls who might follow him will tackle the cost of living crisis that is tearing the country apart.
The Media Made Boris Johnson
Despite their criticisms today, the British media backed Boris Johnson to the hilt when he was the alternative to Jeremy Corbyn’s socialist politics – and they would do it again in a second.
Good Riddance Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has been a prime minister who exemplified Britain’s self-serving ruling class – but unless we organise for a real alternative, his replacement won’t be any better.
There Are No Good Tories
Today's efforts to bring down Boris Johnson highlight divisions among the Tories, but one thing unifies them above it all: running the country in the interests of the super-rich.
Why Junior Doctors Might Join the Strike Wave
Since 2008, junior doctors in the NHS have seen their real-terms pay drop by up to 30%. After working hard through the pandemic, many feel it's time to fight for better.
Lumumba’s Politics Are What Really Need to Return
Belgium has repatriated Patrice Lumumba's gold tooth – his only remains. But there will only be justice when the Congolese win back what was truly killed in 1961: his politics of self-determination.
The Tour de France Has Always Been Political
The Tour de France, which arrives home today, is held up as a symbol of national unity. In reality, it's been a site of widespread protest since its inception – exposing the fragility of the consensus politics France's ruling class is now desperate to hold together.