India’s Farmers Provide an Object Lesson in Democratic Mass Action
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India’s Farmers Provide an Object Lesson in Democratic Mass Action

Where mobs flail to a tune set into motion by some dog-whistle, refuse reasoned debate, take recourse to abuse, vilification, threat, and finally, the strong arm, democratic mass actions bank on the power of knowledge.

Indigenous Movements and the Struggle for Defense of Land in 2020
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Indigenous Movements and the Struggle for Defense of Land in 2020

On top of the existing violence and institutional impediments, this year was particularly taxing for the defenders of land and environment as they had to face double whammy of COVID-19 pandemic and the intensification of neoliberalism using the pandemic as an excuse.

The Long Shot of Democratic Socialism Is Our Only Shot
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The Long Shot of Democratic Socialism Is Our Only Shot

Mass workers’ movements transformed much of the world in the twentieth century, but they couldn’t overcome the power of capital. Today, we need a new democratic socialism to remake politics and revive working-class organizing.

Nationwide Farmers Struggle Intensifies
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Nationwide Farmers Struggle Intensifies

The historic nationwide farmers struggle that began on November 26 entered its fourth week on December 17. It intensified and spread across the country after the unprecedented support that was expressed by the people of India through the Bharat Bandh on December 8.

For Those Dividing Indians in Order to Rule Them, Adivasis are Clearly Not Farmers
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For Those Dividing Indians in Order to Rule Them, Adivasis are Clearly Not Farmers

While corporates are free to expand their operations across economic spheres and state boundaries, the BJP is trying to split the farmers’ movement with its dishonest labelling. Also: Farmers support for jailed activists is just – fraternity for Ambedkar was crucial for nation building.