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‘Papua Merdeka!’: Why It’s Kicking Off in Occupied West Papua
Over the past week, West Papua - which has been occupied by Indonesia since 1963 - has witnessed unrest on a scale not seen in years. Connor Woodman explains the background to the protests.
How the US Green Lit an Israeli Movement to Change the Demographics of East Jerusalem
Since the opening of a new US Embassy in Jerusalem last year, human rights groups say Palestinians have been evicted from the city faster than ever before.
Political Strikes in Hong Kong: Not the First, and Probably Not the Last
For almost three months, Hong Kong has seen mass protests against the extradition law amendment bill - a bill that would allow the Hong Kong government to extradite fugitives to China, threatening to undermine the autonomy of the region. Fuk Ying Tse explains the context and significance of the protests.
Tackling the Climate Crisis Means Transforming British Foreign Relations
Britain’s modern relations with the fossil fuel producers of the Middle East are key in sustaining our neoliberal economic model and militaristic foreign policy. Combating the climate crisis will force us to untangle these relationships - and the effects will be transformative, argues David Wearing.
‘Tantamount to bullying’: Asda Workers March Against ‘Flexible’ Contract Imposition
Today Asda workers gathered in Leeds for a national demonstration against the imposition of 'flexible' new employment conditions, which they argue will have devastating consequences for workers' lives. Craig Gent reports.
This Must Be the ‘Green Moment’ – So Why is Caroline Lucas Rehabilitating the Failed Politics of the Establishment?
Last weekend Caroline Lucas proposed cabinet of ‘national unity’ to stop a no deal Brexit - comprised entirely of remain-voting white women. Aaron Bastani argues that by aligning themselves with remain-centrists over socialists, the Greens are providing credibility to the political establishment at a time when eco-socialism has never been more necessary.
Eight Days Without Internet: What is Happening in Kashmir and Why?
Revoking the special status of Kashmir - India’s only Muslim-majority state - fits perfectly into the BJP's pattern of attacking minorities and intensifying Hindu nationalist sentiment.
‘We are not nothing’: The Local Businesses Fighting Gentrification in South East London
A regeneration scheme is set to transform a major arterial road in south east London, turning large portions of industrial land along the Old Kent Road into high-rise tower blocks. While the council argues this will bring new homes and jobs to the area, local people say the scheme threatens hundreds of thriving businesses.
To Tackle Climate Breakdown, We Need to Build a Post-Work Society
From stagnating wages and exploitative working conditions to rising temperatures and extreme weather events, both our working lives and our climate are in crisis. A shorter working week could offer solutions to both, argues Emilie Tricarico.
Greece’s New Government Is Cracking Down on Anarchists, Drug Dealers and Refugees
Greek police have used the prevalence of illegal drugs and alleged terrorism to justify a series of evictions in Athen's Exarchia neighbourhood. But instead of routing out terrorists and dealers, residents say the authorities are targeting refugee housing.
Scottish Independence is Inevitable – Unless Corbynism Transforms Britain
With Boris Johnson’s ascension to prime minister, Scottish independence is once again on the cards. Michael Gray argues the break up of the union is inevitable - unless the Corbyn project gets serious about permanently reforming the UK state for the 21st century.
Universal Credit: Charity Food Banks Forced to Compensate for Failing Benefits System
With charity food banks forced to expand into the space left behind by a shrinking welfare state, we spoke to three women who rely on them.
With Boris Johnson, the Rules Have Changed. Now Labour’s Leadership Must Step Up
Labour’s present agenda, tailor-made for the May and Cameron era, is still largely based on a theory of change limited to getting a socialist into Downing Street and moving the levers of Whitehall. Aaron Bastani argues that with the election of Boris Johnson, this has to change - and fast.
Power Beyond Borders: Climate Activists Target the Hostile Environment
Inside the climate camp where people within the environmental justice movement are learning to work together with activists on the frontline of fighting for migrants’ rights.
Rough Sleeping Is at Record Levels, so Why Don’t People Care?
The Tories want people to believe homelessness is complex and rough sleepers are to blame for their situation. The truth is they have been let down by a system that could easily be changed if there was the political will to do so.
How to Bring Down a Government: Lessons From 1974
With a fifth of the population living in poverty, impending climate breakdown and Boris Johnson in Downing Street, if there was ever a time to bring down the government, it’s now. What can we learn from the successes of the miners’ strike?
Definitely Maybe: What People Are Missing About China’s ‘Imminent’ Financial Crisis
Talk of an incoming Chinese financial crisis has rumbled on for the best part of a decade. In his latest column, James Meadway weighs up the factors affecting China's economic stability.
In Pictures: Thousands of People Protest As Boris Johnson Is Made Prime Minister
Several thousand people took to the streets of London on Wednesday to express their dismay, fury and defiance as Boris Johnson became Britain's new prime minister, with the explicit support of less than 0.25% of the electorate.