‘We’re Witnessing a Fundamental Political Realignment’: Mike Davis on the Crisis in the United States
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‘We’re Witnessing a Fundamental Political Realignment’: Mike Davis on the Crisis in the United States

ByBen Hillier

In the wake of the deadly riot in Washington, DC, and with the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden just days away, Ben Hillier spoke to Mike Davis about the crises and transformations of US politics.

Fascism, Imperialism, and Anti-Communism at the Capitol Hill Riots
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Fascism, Imperialism, and Anti-Communism at the Capitol Hill Riots

ByQiao Collective

The flags of U.S. client states, anti-communist regimes, and pre-revolution puppet states dotted the sea of MAGA hats and Confederate flags at the Capitol Hill mobs. Making sense of why requires understanding the convergence between imperialism abroad and fascism at home.

Why India Must Oppose Dumping of Radioactive Water from Fukushima into the Pacific
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Why India Must Oppose Dumping of Radioactive Water from Fukushima into the Pacific

BySonali Huria

Next year, the operator of the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant would start releasing radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. Several nations are up in arms against it, but Indian authorities are silent. A discussion about what is at stake for people and the environment.

In Memory of Patrice Lumumba, Assassinated on January 17, 1961
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In Memory of Patrice Lumumba, Assassinated on January 17, 1961

ByEric Toussaint

Remembering Lumumba on the 60th anniversary of his assassination by Congolese leaders complicit with Belgian police and soldiers. Lumumba was only 35 years old and could have played a very important role in his country, in Africa and at a global level.

“This Is Not What America Stands for” — Except, uh, in Latin America
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“This Is Not What America Stands for” — Except, uh, in Latin America

ByNathaniel Flakin

U.S. interference in Latin America, installing bloody dictators in order to secure profits for U.S. corporations, has been going on for more than a century. Trump is now offering a small taste of these same gangster methods in the heart of U.S. imperialism.

Venezuela Elections: A Key Victory for Anti-Imperialist Movement in Latin America
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Venezuela Elections: A Key Victory for Anti-Imperialist Movement in Latin America

ByAlison Colette Bodine

Despite being under massive pressure from the U.S.-led war on Venezuela and the corona pandemic, the people of Venezuela went to the polls and delivered the National Assembly back into the service of the Bolivarian revolution.

Impeachment Will Not Defeat Trumpism; Strategic Action Needed – Two Articles
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Impeachment Will Not Defeat Trumpism; Strategic Action Needed – Two Articles

ByKevin Ovenden; and Margaret Flowers

The crises the US people face are severe and the right wing violent backlash is real. To stop the right wing, ghe US left must constitute itself as an independent pole, and not fall in behind attempts to rehabilitate business as usual.