Silence = Death: Orlando, and Why We Can’t Let Racists Hijack Queer Grief
Wail Qasim on the Orlando shootings, the portrayal of Omar Mateen in the media and the way liberal Western values are mobilised to marginalise both muslims and queers.
Long Read: On the Frontlines of Neoliberalism: Resource Extraction and Popular Resistance in Colombia
Milo Phillips
Colombia's programme of neoliberal reforms is wreaking social and environmental havoc, channeling the profits from the country's natural resources into the coffers of private companies. A diverse coalition of residents, activists and unionists is fighting back, in defiance of the state's violent attempts to silence them.
Novara FM: Podemos in Power?
On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Michael Walker and Marina Prentoulis as they discuss the forthcoming Spanish general election.
The Leave Campaign Couldn’t Care Less About Democracy
Gordon Maloney
The official Leave campaign claims to care about unelected eurocrats telling us what to do, but the toffs and millionaires who comprise the leadership have benefited most from the UK's own democratic deficit.
Referendum Fatigue: 5 Thoughts on the Inadequacies of Both Leave and Remain
Alex Fusco
The EU referendum seems to have dragged on for an age, yet many people feel no more enlightened now than when campaigning started.
IMOBastani: Three Major Reforms to Save the Media in 2016
Traditional daily print news is virtually dead, online news paid for by ads is in crisis - what future is there for a dynamic, independent media? Aaron Bastani lays out three solutions.
Clinton Vs Trump: ‘The Lesser of Two Evils’
Can progressives mourning the Bern stomach switching their allegiances to Clinton? Tom Goulding went to Burlington, Vermont to find out.
5 Things That Won’t Happen If Britain Leaves the EU
Leah Cowan
The EU referendum has been characterised by misinformation and opportunism. What would Brexit really mean for the 'refugee crisis', the UK economy and the future of the EU?
Long Read: The Fantastic Corruption of the Broadcasting British Class
Steve Rushton
The BBC is often lauded as a beacon of impartial reporting. But this weekend, as Queen Elizabeth's birthday celebrations dominate its reporting, it's worth delving into organisation's deep structural and personal links to the UK's corrupt political elite.
Novara FM: Islamophobia: In Conversation with Arun Kudnani
On this week's show Ash Sarkar and Sita Balani are joined by Arun Kundnani, author of The Muslims Are Coming and The End of Tolerance, to discuss Islamophobia and its role in shaping world politics.
Is This England’s Referendum?
Aaron Bastani visited his home city of Bournemouth this week to ask holidayers and locals how they would vote in the Brexit referendum and what their major grievances are with politics today.
IMOBastani: Why I’ve Changed My Mind About Brexit
Aaron Bastani on why he's had second thoughts about a left-wing Brexit strategy.
The Beginning of a New Journey for Bernie?
Matt Turner
Bernie Sanders has always claimed his campaign is about more than the Democratic nomination. With Hillary Clinton all but confirmed as the nominee, where next for Sanders and his supporters?
5 Problems with Effective Altruism
Connor Woodman
The growing Effective Altruism movement seeks to help people give to charity in a smarter way. But is philanthropy really the most effective way to challenge global injustice?
Novara FM: Race, Gender, Power
On this week's show Ash Sarkar is joined by activist Cherrell Brown to discuss race, gender and the challenges facing radical organising in liberation movements.
Long Read: From Apathy to Outrage: Why Political Corruption Matters to the Left
Tom Scriven
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?
UCL Rent Strike: Over £1m Withheld, Victory Underway
David Dahlborn
20% of UCL renters are currently on strike, withholding over £1m in the process and showing that mass planned noncompliance is the hammer-blow exploitative landlords need.
OMFG Sarkar: 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.