Killing Us Softly: A Short History of Biopower in the NHS
This week's long read exposes the phony narrative of an NHS for all, instead revealing an institution that has, from its conception, existed to serve the needs of capital.
Tag: fascism
The Slow and Explicable Rise of Marine Le Pen
The rise of Marine Le Pen has been framed in the media as a sudden shift of epic proportions. But contrary to popular narratives, the march of the French right hasn't come from nowhere - it's been slow and steady, if it's occurred at all.
Make Fascists Afraid Again: (Neo)fascism, Feminism and Antifa
On #KilljoyFM, Ray Filar is joined by Rosa Soros and Soof to discuss current fascisms, how feminism and fascism relate, and gender within antifa movements.
Feminism, Fascism, and the Folly of a ‘Fair Fight’
Liberalism, alongside fascism, would have us shying away from physical confrontation on the grounds of identity. But a radical analysis of political power reveals that we must fight by any means necessary.
What is Fascism?
What are we talking about when we talk about fascism? Eleanor Penny takes a closer look.
Globalisation and Whitelash: Examining ‘My Beautiful Laundrette’
Stephen Frears’ 1985 movie My Beautiful Laundrette, with its themes of interracial hostility, economic insecurity and fascism, is a film of enhanced political relevance today.
The Far Right in 2017
On this week's show Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani discuss what next for far-right politics after Trump, Brexit and 2016.
Own the Media: 4 Reasons the UK Needs a new Media Funding Revolution
In order to fulfill its potential, branch into original reporting, and combat the mainstream media hegemony, independent media needs one thing above all: funding.
2 Trump 2 Furious
On this week's show Ash Sarkar, James Butler and Aaron Bastani discuss America's future under President-elect Trump
Passive Voices: On Remembrance, Political Agency and the Rise of Trump
Remembrance encourages us to think back over history to the situation of those who lived through it. Amid our current turmoil, we ought to reflect on how history happens - and our own role in creating it.
How Hillary Laid the Foundations for Donald Trump’s Popular Neo-Fascism
As Trump hires a far right Breitbart executive to his campaign Ash Sarkar looks at how his brand of populist racism is built on the Liberal policies of the Clintons.
From Apathy to Outrage: Why Political Corruption Matters to the Left
Sunday Long Read: Corruption has been a long-standing feature of British democracy, and the rallying cry of populists throughout history. In light of the recent election expenses scandal, what does this mean for the left?
Against ‘Integration’
Ash Sarkar looks at recent comments by Professor Ted Cantle on segregation in the UK and explains why 'Integration' is a flawed and oppressive approach to understanding race.
The Choices Are Awful, But We Have To Vote To Stay In The EU
Eleanor Penny explains why Britain needs to remain in the EU despite it's structural racism and lack of democracy.
Antifascists on the Front Foot as Neo-Nazis Return to Dover
Undeterred by their embarrassing day out in January, fascists are once again holding an anti-immigration demonstration in Dover this weekend. Antifascists, led by Kent Anti-Racism Network, are staging a ‘No Neo-Nazis in Dover’ counter-demonstration.
The Ascent of Fascists in Slovakia Should Set Alarm Bells Ringing Across Europe
Once a party of obscurity, Ľudová strana Naše Slovensko (People's Party-Our Slovakia) gained 8% in recent elections. Far from your average far-right fearmongers, LSNS claims political descent from the perpetrators of the Holocaust.
We Need to Build a Wall… and we’ll make them pay for it
In times of crisis it's easy to propose simplistic solutions to complicated problems - but Aaron Bastani has an idea which he thinks could actually put an end to all the worlds woes - and it wouldn't even cost us any money!
Post-Dover: 5 Reflections on Antifascism Today
Last weekend saw one of the most ugly fascist street mobilisations since the 1980s. Assorted fascists and neo-Nazis descended on Dover from across the country to capitalise on the European border crisis, only to be outnumbered and humiliated by antifascists.