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Long Read: Power to the People: Why We Formed a New Political Party in Italy

by Potere al Popolo

A coalition of radical leftists has formed the new party Potere al Popolo to launch an electoral challenge to a parliamentary political landscape increasingly dominated by the right.

Defending the Red City: Why the Fight for Làbas is a Fight for the Future of Bologna

by Maurilio Pirone

Bologna, with its history of urban activism and network of autonomous political spaces, has long held a reputation as a 'Red City'. But with the recent violent and unexpected eviction of the Làbas social centre, this reputation is under threat.

Novara FM: Italy after the Referendum: Insurgents, Constitutions, Volatility

On this week's show, James Butler interviews three experts on Italian politics, economics and history, asking how we should think about Renzi's defeat, and what's next for Italy. With David Broder, Lucia Pradella, and John Foot.

Sikh Farmers in the Agro Pontino

by Federico Annibale

For many migrant Sikh farmers in the southern Italian region of the Agro Pontino, working life means exploitation, degrading conditions, and a lack of job security.

Long Read: Mining for Red Gold

by Campagne in Lotta

Workers in Italy's tomato industry are organising against exploitation that local government has continually failed to tackle.

Novara FM: ‘Five Star Shaman’ – The Meaning of Beppe Grillo

On today's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Federico Campagna as they discuss the rise of the Italian '5 Star Movement' and its charismatic leader, Beppe Grillo.

Novara FM: Autonomia: 1968 to the ‘Year of ’77’

On this week's show Aaron Bastani is joined by Federico Campagna as they discuss a group of left-communist movements in Italy that operated from the mid-196os and culminated in the 'year of '77'.