2009 August : London Progressive Journal

Africa in Colombia: The First Free Black Community in the Americas Continues Its Struggle

August 28, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts

Garry Leech looks back on the historic struggles of Colombia's black community.

Venezuela: US Military is in Colombia to Control the Region’s Natural Resources

August 28, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts

James Suggett on the true purpose behind the build-up of the US military presence in Colombia.

Tories and Cuts: The Dangers Ahead

August 28, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts

Whatever David Cameron may be saying publicly, massive public sector cuts will be a certainty if the Tories win the next election, as Steve Jones explains.

Drones and Democracy in Afghanistan

August 28, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts

As Afghanistan goes to the polls amid a flurry of rhetoric about democratising the Middle East, Ramzy Baroud considers the democratic credentials of a US-led military campaign characterised by large-scale bombings and summary executions.

Ezra Nawi Spared Jail, For Now

August 28, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts

Peter Tatchell urges readers to show their support for Israeli human rights campaigner Ezra Nawi.

Should We Seek to Save Industrial Civilisation? A Debate with Paul Kingsnorth

August 21, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts

Guardian journalist George Monbiot discusses climate change with the Oxford-based environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth.

Vestas: “You Don’t Have to Just Sit and Take It. You Can Stand Up and Fight”.

August 21, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts

Socialist Appeal's Adam Booth says the Vestas closure is just another manifestation of an economic system which prioritises private interests over the public good.