Walter Rodney: Marxist, Pan-African, Organic Intellectual
On the socialist revolutionary Walter Rodney’s many accomplishments and intellectual prowess.
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Marxism and Intersectionality
Review of Ashley Bohrer’s book, “Marxism and Intersectionality: Race, Gender, Class and Sexuality under Contemporary Capitalism”.
We Are That History That Is Discredited, but Which Reappears When You Least Expect It
It was the immense bravery of the Bolivian people that allowed the MAS to build up their forces and to triumph at the ballot box on 18 October.
The Fight for Abortion has been the Struggle of Polish Women for Generations
Last week’s ruling in the Constitutional Court placing further restrictions on abortion access in Poland sent a shockwave through society and brought tens of thousands on to the streets in protest.
The Poem That Forced Sahir Ludhianvi to Leave Lahore Forever
In 1949, while in Lahore, the poet wrote ‘Avaaz-e-Adam’, in which ‘hum bhi dekhenge’ remains a memorable phrase… In memory of Sahir Ludhianvi, who passed away 40 years ago on October 25, 1980.
Chile: The Rebirth of Hope
In a referendum held on October 25 in response to a year-long protest demanding a new constitution for the nation, an overwhelming majority of Chileans have voted to rewrite the Pinochet-era constitution.
Progressive Champion Jacinda Ardern Wins Historic Landslide Reelection in New Zealand
The incumbent prime minister’s Labour Party received a higher share of the vote than at any time in more than half a century.
US-Backed Coup Gov’t Concedes Defeat in Bolivia – But Difficult Road Ahead
Despite the fact that the MAS’ electoral victory looks certain, it is far from clear what sort of resistance they will face from other sources of power. If Arce does indeed come to rule his country, will he receive the Nicolas Maduro treatment?
The Revolutionary Beethoven
In the year of the great composer’s 250th birthday, we can retune our ears to pick up the subversive and passionately democratic nature of his music.
Hong Kong in Revolt
Hong Kong leftist intellectual Au Loong-Yu retraces the development of the protest movement in his place of birth over the past two decades, setting them within the context of broader political trends in mainland China and beyond.