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.
Tag: fascism
Antifascists on the Front Foot as Neo-Nazis Return to Dover
Novara Reporters
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
Alex Fusco
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.
IMOBastani: 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
Novara Reporters
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.
Post-Dover: 5 Things Antifascists Can Learn from a Motorway Services in Kent
Novara Reporters
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.
4 Reasons to Stand Up to Fascism in Dover
George West
On 30 January fascists will once again head to Dover to call for the UK's borders to be closed to refugees. A counter-demonstration is being organised and people are encouraged to come from across the country to show their opposition.
Interview: Opposing the Far-Right in Dover
Novara Reporters
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.
Meet the Key Players in the Golden Dawn Trial
Will Horner
The high-profile trial of over 70 Golden Dawn members, including sitting MPs, has been delayed today. A defendant turned up without a lawyer, forcing the court to adjourn, and two witnesses were assaulted by Golden Dawn members on their way to the trial.
Novara FM: Free Speech, Racism and #JeSuisCharlie
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss events surrounding Charlie Hebdo and the future of freedom of expression in Europe.
Novara FM: Immigration and Fortress Europe
On this week's show James Butler and Aaron Bastani discuss undocumented migration in 21st Century Europe.
IMOBastani: UKIP Rise Continues, End of Op Mare Nostrum
Aaron Bastani on the continuing success of UKIP and the decision made by the UK gov't this week to defund a life-saving migrant rescue operation in the Mediterranean Sea.
6 Considerations on Rotherham, Racism and the Right
Craig McVegas
Alexis Jay's damning inquiry exposing a covered-up 16 year long child sexual exploitation ring affecting 1400 children has rocked Rotherham council, South Yorkshire police and the Labour party. The far-right's response has apparently thrown the town into turmoil and commentators across the spectrum are continuing to debate the (de)merits of political correctness, multiculturalism and whether the abusers were 'real Muslims' or not. Here are six considerations on racism, class and the far-right.
Interview: Interview: Aderonke Apata
Aderonke Apata on her experience in Yarl's Wood detention centre.
Novara FM: European Elections 2014: Far Right Breakthrough?
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss this year's European elections. Is a breakthrough for the European far-right on the horizon and will it terminally undermine the European project?
Novara FM: The Golden Dawn: Who Are They And What Do They Want?
On this week's show James and Aaron are joined by writer and journalist Yiannis Baboulias as they discuss Greece and the rise of the neo-fascist 'Golden Dawn' party.
Novara FM: Fascism, Anti-Fascism and the State
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler discuss fascism, anti-fascism and the relation of both to the state.
Novara FM: Bloody Nasty People: In Conversation with Dan Trilling
On this week's show Aaron Bastani and James Butler are joined by Dan Trilling, author of Bloody Nasty People, as they discuss the British Nationalist Party and some of the distinctive elements of contemporary fascism.