Paweł Adamowicz: A Very Political Death in a Country Torn by Culture Wars
The recent murder of Gdansk mayor Pawel Adamowicz is a consequence of the normalisation of the radical right in Poland, writes Ana Oppenheim.
Tag: far-right
When Will Tommy Robinson Fuck Off
Tommy Robinson is a racist, a fraud, and an absolute wasteman. Join us on the 9th of December to oppose his toxic politics and inability to dress himself properly. https://www.facebook.com/events/196829064559780
The Far Right Don’t Care About Sexual Violence – They’re Just Trying to Gain Political Power
Tommy Robinson’s appointment as Ukip’s ‘grooming gangs advisor’ is just the latest in the far right’s attempts to use our outrage at sexual violence in order to gain credibility and power. We mustn't let them get away with it, argues Dalia Gebrial.
“Our queerness never dies”: The Battle Against Far-Right Violence in Greece
The murder of prominent LGBTQI+ activist Zak Kostopoulos in September has reignited fears that the battle against far-right violence is being lost. Alex King takes a look at what the response to recent murders in Greece can teach those confronting fascism across Europe.
Mazeltov Cocktails | Eleanor Penny in Conversation With Matt Lieb
Why do some antisemites love Israel? What’s the relationship between Jewishness and whiteness? Why is our public conversation about antisemitism such a mess? Matt Lieb and Eleanor Penny talk Jewishness, Zionism and the rise of the far right.
The Media & Big Business: Friends of Fascism?
As Tommy Robinson gets boosted by the UK press, and Brazil’s stock market backs Jair Bolsonaro. We ask: Why are the mainstream media, big business and fascists all besties? With Ash Sarkar and Oscar Guardiola-Rivera.
Boris Johnson is Courting the Far-Right
Boris Johnson's Islamophobic comments earlier this week weren't an unforced gaffe. The far-right is on the march, and with his eye on the prize of 10 Downing Street Boris is keen to impress them, argues Aaron Bastani.
How Anti-Sex Work Legislation Bolsters the Racist State
Sexual violence is not just a 'foreign' problem of traffickers and grooming gangs - and cracking down on sex worker rights doesn't protect anyone from exploitation.
Tommy Robinson and His Mates Don’t Really Care About Abused Kids or Terrorism
Tommy Robinson doesn’t care about preventing child abuse, fighting terrorism or protecting free speech. He only cares about pushing his racist agenda and using the suffering of others to advance his own career, argues Benjamin Walters.
Italy and Europe’s Establishment is Discarding Democracy in Defence of the Euro
Yesterday Italy’s president chose Carlo Cottarelli as the country’s stop-gap prime minister, effectively suspending democracy for the sake of protecting the eurozone. This surprise appointment signals a crisis not just for Italy but for Europe as a whole, argues Aaron Bastani.
How Power Hungry Politicians and the Far-right Are Turning Italy Against Refugees
For years, the liberal left has thought of Italy as a humane country where refugees are welcomed. But following a series of attacks on African migrants, this appears to have suddenly changed. Dig a little deeper however, and it quickly becomes clear that far-right violence didn't rise out of nowhere, it was inspired by a toxic politics of race in Italy that has been worsening since the economic crash of 2008. Hsiao-Hung Pai reports from Sicily.
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.
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?
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.
Interview: Opposing the Far-Right in Dover
On 30 January, fascists and assorted racists will descend on the port town of Dover. We interviewed an activist from the Anti-Fascist Network about community-based antifascism and developments among the far-right.