Colombian Government’s Role in Human Rights Abuses
May 8, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Garry Leech examines the appalling recent history of state-sponsored terrorism in Colombia under the US-backed President Uribe.
Eight Police Arrested for Death of Venezuelan Student Protestor
May 8, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
James Suggett reports on the Chávez government's attempt to tackle a deep-rooted culture of repressive policing in Venezuela.
Clinton’s Unpromising Start
May 8, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Ramzy Baroud on the inauspicious opening phase of the new Obama administration's Middle East policy.
Pakistan: Civilians Paying the Price for the ‘War on Terror’
May 1, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Assed Baig on the humanitarian tragedy resulting from join US-Pakistani military actions in the border regions of Pakistan.
April Fools
May 1, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Tom Bangay looks back on a turbulent month in British domestic politics.
Middle East ‘Spies’: A New Front for Gaza’s Conflict
May 1, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Ramzy Baroud examines a controversial new dimension to Israel's counter-terrorism strategy.
Stop the Slaughter of the Tamils!
May 1, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
With thousands killed in an ongoing state-sponsored bloodbath in Sri Lanka, Elizabeth Clarke urges the international community to take urgent action.
Book of the Month – ‘Thomas Paine: In Search of the Common Good’
May 1, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
This month's recommendation is an insightful examination of the life and work of a truly exceptional figure.
Budget: Where’s Our Bail-out?
April 24, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
As New Labour announces its new budget, Socialist Appeal's Mick Brooks provides his assessment of the British economic malaise.
Is the New Statesman Committing Suicide?
April 24, 2009 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Examining a particularly unfortunate case of appalling journalism, Nathaniel Mehr wonders whether mainstream publications are complacent or just grossly out of touch.