Joined up anti-imperialism

The following article was written for  Chartist by Frank Hansen and argues for a consistent anti-imperialist approach when dealing with Palestine and Ukraine. Frank Hansen on the parallels between Palestine and Ukraine in the struggle for national self-determination It’s been inspiring to join the hundreds of thousands who have turned out in London in opposition…

Memories of Alan Boylan

MEMORIES OF ALAN BOYLAN (1957 – 2024) In 1996, when socialists and communists across Scotland formed the Scottish Socialist Alliance, a larger-than-life figure came into our lives. Alan Boylan was at that time a member of the SNP Trade Union Group. A loud, brash, working class Dundonian, Alan was looking for answers and was being…

Music, Religion and Struggle

The following article by Gearóid Ó Loingsigh was first posted by Socialist Democracy (Ireland). It examines the complex links between music, religion and opposes the approach taken by many Liberals and Anarchists struggle, which can reinforce the Right in social struggles of the oppressed. MUSIC, RELIGION AND STRUGGLE Religion, struggle and music have gone hand…

The John Maclean Centenary Concert

The following article was written by Jim Aitken and was first posted by Culture Matters. It spotlights the exceptional concert held as part of Celtic Connections in Glasgow’s Concert  Hall. THE JOHN MACLEAN CENTENARY CONCERT Celtic Connections put on a wonderful concert recently, in memory of Scotland’s great Marxist revolutionary, John Maclean (1879 -1923). Glasgow’s magnificent…

Western racism laid the foundations for Israel’s genocide in Gaza

The following article by Jonathan Cook was first posted Middle East Eye.It argues that South Africa and Israel bear the trauma of Europe’s long history of racial supremacism, but each has drawn precisely opposite lessons WESTERN RACISM LAID THR FOUNDATIONS FOR ISRAEL’S GENOCIDE IN GAZA It should surprise no one that the prize-match fight for…

Four ‘Just Stop Oil’ supporters found not guilty, as judge declares they had lawful excuse to disrupt parliament

The following article was written and posted by The Canary. It highlights a  success for a group which understands the nature of the UK state  but is still prepared to take action in defiance of this state. FOUR ‘JUST STOP OIL’ SUPPORTERS FOUND NOT GUILTY, AS JUDGE DECLARES THEY HAD LAWFUL EXCUSE TO DISRUPT PARLIAMENT…

The CWU has called for snivelling Paula Vennells to face a potential criminal investigation

The following article written and first posted by The Canary Editorial  Board highlights the connection between many of the elements of the British establishment highlighted by the Paula Vennells scandal in the running of the Post Office. THE CWU HAS CALLED FOR SNIVELLING PAULA VENNELLS TO FACE A POTENTIAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION   The Communication Workers…

Women’s Delegation from Scotland to Rojava

The following article was written by the Women’s Delegation to Rojava and was first posted by bella caledonia. This is one of several  articles we have posted abut the situation in Rojava, which shows reasons to be optimistic under the most challenging conditions WOMEN’S DELEGATION TO ROJAVA On Christmas eve as bombs dropped on Palestine,…

Can Wales still call itself an anti-apartheid nation as Israel continues its genocide in Gaza?

The following article by Palestine Solidarity Campaign groups in Wales was first posted by The Canary. This guest article  assesses  Wales’ position between its opposition to apartheid in South Africa and apartheid in Israel.   CAN WALES STILL CALL ITSELF AN ANTI-APARTHEID NATION AS ISRAEL CONTINUES ITS GENOCIDE IN GAZA? Wales: calling for a ceasefire…

Anti-imperialist politics must be consistent, from Gaza to Taiwan

The following article by Gerry Hassan was first posted on his blog and then reposted by the National. We were unable to get through to Gerry, so we asked Laura Webster, the editor of the National, who gave her permission for us to repost. Gerry’s article makes a significant contribution to challenging the Campist politics…