Petro’s Government One Year In
The election of Colombia’s first leftist president marked a fundamental shift in the country’s political landscape. Has Petro’s administration fulfilled its pledges one year into office?
Whither China?
This short exchange between Isabel Crook and Harry Magdoff that took place in end-2002 reflects the complex ways in which dedicated socialists sought to address changes in China and the clarity of the ideas expressed.
Unprecedented Wildfires; Summer of 2023 Hottest Ever Recorded – 2 Articles
“Breaking heat records has become the norm in 2023,” said one scientist. “Global warming continues because we have not stopped burning fossil fuels. It is that simple.” Also: an article on this year’s utterly unprecedented wildfire season in Canada.
U.S. Fighters in the Spanish Civil War: A Left Legacy in the Fight Against Fascism
Book Review: ‘!Brigadistas! An American Anti-Fascist in the Spanish Civil War’, by Miguel Ferguson. A graphic novel, that dramatically illuminates the courage and commitment of young Americans who put their lives on the line against fascism rising in Spain.
The Birth of Dialectics in Ancient Greece
The inspired insights of the first materialists in antiquity laid the foundations of modern science.
‘Vivekananda Is the Ideological Nemesis of the Sangh Parivar’
The author’s latest book is an effort to challenge the Sangh Parivar’s depiction of the spiritual leader.
After Nuh Violence, Farmers and Khap Panchayats in Mewat Stand Up Against Hate
Since July 31, farmers have held three major meetings in the region to counter the communal build-up in Haryana. Besides, over 20 Khap panchayat meetings have been held since anti-Muslim violence rocked Nuh and Gurugram.
A Deep Dive into Adani Group’s Acquisitions
In the weeks and months after the Hindenburg report, the Adani Group has repeatedly alluded to the robust health of its underlying assets. How it came to acquire some of them is worth a deeper look.
Highways or Rural Roads, It’s a Story of High Cost-Low Delivery
Two recent reports reveal a picture of missed targets, huge cost escalation, misconceived plans and a sense of disarray that is quite contrary to the impression that the government is efficiently going about creating essential infrastructure for the country.
Intellectuals and People’s Organizations Condemn State Repression on Adivasis in Odisha – 2 Press Releases
“GASS Odisha Strongly Condemns Ongoing State Repression in Mining Areas of Odisha”; Also: “Lathis, Axes Odisha Adivasis Traditionally Carry Cited for ‘Applying’ Anti-Terror Law UAPA”.