USA: chaos in Iowa – support for Bernie shows potential for socialist ideas!
The rotten nature of American capitalist democracy was exposed at the Iowa caucus this week. This charade shows, once again, the need for a workers’ party in the US.
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Chinese masses caught between disease & dictatorship
The Coronavirus outbreak in China has caused widespread fear across the country. A perfect storm of bureaucratic blunders and the drive for profit has resulted in a growing crisis, heightening social tensions in China.
France: Militant general strike continues to spread
French workers have demonstrated staggering resolve to continue their general strike against Macron’s pension ‘reforms’. New layers continue to enter the fight. Only a break with the system can provide a way forward.
Myanmar: ‘Saint’ Aung San Suu Kyi and the hypocrisy of imperialism
Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, recently appeared in the ICJ to defend the regime in Myanmar against accusations of genocide. The masses cannot rely on bourgeois ‘saints’ to fight for their freedom, they must rely on their own strength.
Russia doping ban: Tip of the iceberg
Russia’s recent doping ban is just the tip of the iceberg. The scale of the scandal is hidden to protect the profits of corporations making billions from sporting events. Sports must be taken out of the hands of big business.
“Fight the bosses, not their wars!”: Thousands march against imperialist aggression
The recent assassination of General Soleimani was a clear act of imperialist aggression. This weekend, Socialist Appeal supporters marched with thousands of others in protest of Trump’s warmongering. No to imperialist aggression!
2020: a world on fire
The future looks bleak for the ruling class with stagnant growth and the threat of a no-deal brexit. Symptoms like the conflict between the US and Iran and the ongoing wildfires in Australia show the depth of the capitalist and climate crisis.
Longest strike since May ’68 rocks France
Workers in France have been striking since early December, fighting against the attacks of the reactionary Macron government. To win, the struggle needs to escalate. This requires a political perspective of bringing down the Macron regime.
Iran: the killing of Qassem Soleimani – oppose US imperialist aggression
The assassination of General Soleimani was an act of imperialist aggression serving Trump’s short-term interests. The attack is unlikely to lead to war, which would be a disaster for the US. But it highlights the weakness of US imperialism.
Disaster for DUP as ground shifts in the North of Ireland
The recent UK election results have added to tensions in the North of Ireland, delivering a blow to the DUP and boosting demands for a border poll. Only a united working-class struggle can offer a way forward.
Revolution and counter-revolution in Latin America
Latin America has been shaken by tumultuous events. Mass uprisings have erupted against austerity and oppression. However, the forces of reaction are organising in response. These must be fought with revolutionary means.
Entering an era of world revolution
The last month has seen massive uprisings erupting across the world, including in Iraq, Lebanon and Chile. We are entering a revolutionary period, as the crisis of capitalism continues to deepen. The only solution is socialism.