The Police Bill Just Got Even Worse
by Sam Knights
The police bill was already an attack on democracy. Now the government is trying to rush through last-minute amendments to criminalise protest even further. Sam Knights explains.
University Students, Get Your Asses on the Picket Line
by Zac Larkham
The ongoing UCU strikes have had a mixed reception from students. But learning conditions depend on the strikes' success, writes student organiser Zac Larkham.
The Government’s New Depression Treatments Are a Scam
by Paul Atkinson
The government’s 'progressive' new depression treatment plan, which involves fewer antidepressants and more talking therapy, is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, writes Paul Atkinson.
Sajid Javid Wants Us to Believe Oximeters Create Racism
by Shanice McBean
Last week the health secretary launched an investigation into racial bias in medical technologies. It's certainly easier than investigating the real reasons for disproportionate Black deaths during the pandemic, writes Shanice McBean.
Coronavirus Isn’t Going Anywhere
by James Meadway
The Omicron variant is just the latest reminder that Covid-19 is here to stay. The left must strategise accordingly, writes James Meadway.
Islamophobia Isn’t Ingrained in British Culture – It’s Fed to Us From the Top
by Zarah Sultana
Zarah Sultana expected anti-Muslim hatred when she became an MP. She also knew exactly who’d be whipping it up. A new report proves her right.
Is Welsh Labour Really All That?
by Jack Kellam
This week’s Senedd deal is evidence of ‘clear red water’ between UK and Welsh Labour, according to some socialists outside of Wales. But a closer look at Welsh Labour’s record shows the left should put its hope for radical reform in movements beyond the party, argues Jack Kellam.
We, Goldsmiths Staff, Are Striking for the Future of Our Universities
by Goldsmiths UCU Finance Working Group
When a new warden was appointed at Goldsmiths in 2019, she promised to continue the university’s ‘progressive’ legacy. Two years later, she faces massive industrial action. A group of striking workers explain.
To Solve Britain’s Mental Health Crisis, We Must Fundamentally Change Society
by Mark Brown
Progressives still wishfully think that upping budgets will solve the problem. We need to think much, much bigger, writes mental health journalist Mark Brown.
Priti Patel Is Right About One Thing: Our Asylum System Is Fundamentally Broken
by Zoe Gardner
Without safe ways to come to the UK, migrants will keep drowning in the Channel, writes Zoe Gardner.
Deaf People Are Paying Thousands to Learn Their Own Language
by Liam O'Dell
It’s 2021 and the UK still has no sign language GCSE. Deaf journalist Liam O'Dell asks: could the Tories care less about us?
Why I Was Wrong to Write Off Extinction Rebellion in 2018
by Chris Saltmarsh
In 2018, Chris Saltmarsh penned a controversial column for Novara Media explaining why he wouldn’t be joining Extinction Rebellion. Three years later he reconsiders his view in light of progress made inside the organisation.
Sex Worker Rights Are Disability Rights
by Sophie K Rosa
Tired debates about disability and sex work too often focus on the morality of a disabled man buying sex. Why aren’t we talking about disabled sex workers? Sophie K Rosa reports.
Disabled People Don’t Want the Right to Die – We Want the Right to Live
by Penny Pepper
Assisted suicide bills like the one currently in parliament hinge on the idea of choice. But in our age of perma-austerity, we should question who gets to make what choices, writes disability rights activist Penny Pepper.
How to Solve the Cost of Living Crisis? Pay Rises, Now!
by James Meadway
With inflation in the UK hitting a ten-year high, a significant squeeze on living standards lies ahead, writes James Meadway. The most obvious way to stop this is to pay workers more.
Britain’s Inhumane Benefits System Is Giving People PTSD
by Jay Watts
The psychological violence of welfare applications is destroying our mental health - and an increasingly two-tier benefits system won’t help, writes clinical psychologist Jay Watts.
The West Botched Cop26, Then Blamed China
by Aaron Bastani
During Cop26 alone, the EU backed new oil and gas projects worth €13 bn. While Western commentators blame India and China for the conference failure, the West is the real climate culprit, argues Aaron Bastani.
In Keir Starmer’s Anti-Racist Universe, Palestinians Don’t Count
by Barnaby Raine
The Labour leader’s anti-Palestinian racism is classic colonialism with a contemporary twist, argues Barnaby Raine.