Book of the Month: ‘The Lacuna’ by Barbara Kingsolver
February 19, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
John Green recommends this witty and evocative political novel set in 1930s Mexico.
Whither Iran?
February 19, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
In the wake of the demostrations of 11th February, which saw hard-liners and pro-democracy campaigners alike take to the streets of Tehran, Maziar Razi assesses the balance of forces in Iranian politics.
Zionists Outraged as Holocaust Memorial Day Recognises Other Genocides
February 12, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
A number of recent initiatives have sought to place the narratives of Armenian, Rwandan and other genocide victims alongside the memory of the Jewish Holocaust. A vocal hardcore of Zionist bigots has reacted in predictable fashion, as Amanda Sebestyen explains.
What Good is Charity?
February 12, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has brought into sharp focus the injustice of neoliberal economic exploitation; Greg Sharzer argues that charity alone cannot pull Haiti out of its desperate plight.
South American Nations Approve Multilateral Reconstruction Fund for Haiti
February 12, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
The Union of South American Nations has come together to raise funds for the reconstruction of Haiti's civilian infrastructure, as Kiraz Janicke reports.
Turkey: Working Class Resistance Rebuilding Itself
February 12, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Ekrem Ekici and Ceren Türkmen on how Turkey's labour organisations are fighting back against privatisation and attacks on labour rights.
Gay Footballers and Fans to get FA from the FA?
February 12, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Peter Tatchell urges the Football Association to push ahead with a planned anti-homophobia campaign which has mysteriously stalled this week.
Tribe or Nation? A Critical Look at Background to the Current Irish Scene
February 5, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Irish politics has been back in the UK media limelight in recent weeks and months. Veteran campaigner Roy Johnston sets out a condensed history of the political dimension of the Irish independence struggle.
Haitian Tragedy and White Man’s Burden Redux
February 5, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
International reaction to the catastrophe in Haiti has had a distinctly neo-colonial flavour, says Ben Selwyn.
From Gaza to Lebanon: Beware the Iron Wall, the Coming War
February 5, 2010 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Israeli military strategists are planning for a new offensive against Lebanon, as Ramzy Baroud explains.