The Dream of a Thing: Refounding the Economy of a Venezuelan Commune
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The Dream of a Thing: Refounding the Economy of a Venezuelan Commune

In a vividly drawn account of El Maizal Commune, the author provides readers with a window into the inner workings of a community refounded with an eye toward building a new “alternative communal economy.” The task is not only revolutionary, but liberating and creative. Also: ‘Maduro Appoints El Maizal’s Ángel Prado Minister of Communes’.

Indian Voters Deliver a Stunning Rebuke to Modi – 3 Articles
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Indian Voters Deliver a Stunning Rebuke to Modi – 3 Articles

‘Salaam, Indian Voters!’; ‘A Stunning Rebuke to Narendra Modi’s Divisive, Anti-Muslim Rhetoric’; ‘A Clear Message’: Rejecting communal politics, India’s voters have reaffirmed faith in secularism, federalism, and scientific temper.

Need to Rebuild the Left to Stop the Surge of Europe’s Far Right – 2 Articles
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Need to Rebuild the Left to Stop the Surge of Europe’s Far Right – 2 Articles

‘Rebuilding the Left Is Crucial to Stemming the Surge of Europe’s Far Right’: Europe has been lurching further to the right to the point that the far right has now become mainstream and normalized. Also: ‘European Parliament: Only the Left Can Stop the Far-Right’.

Analysis of Budget 2024–25, Part 1: Declining Budget Outlay
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Analysis of Budget 2024–25, Part 1: Declining Budget Outlay

The Indian economy is in deep crisis. The actual growth rate of the economy is much less than is being projected by the Modi Government. The people are facing a colossal unemployment, poverty and hunger crisis. Therefore, the government needs to increase its spending on the people, by increasing the budget outlay. Has this happened in Budget 2024?