Morandi bridge collapse: the Italian Grenfell
The fatal collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy, demonstrates once again how – under capitalism – the profits of the few come before the lives and safety of the many.
International
Turkey at a precipice – revolutionary events on the horizon
Turkey is facing a deep economic crisis, set in motion by a clash between the ‘strongmen’ of Trump and Erdogan. But this dispute was merely the spark to a pile of combustible material.
World poverty: capitalism’s crime against humanity
The ‘progressive’ apologists of capitalism claim that their system is helping the global poor. But in fact it is condemning billions to a life with no future.
Venezuela: on the verge of a social explosion?
The situation in Venezuela is reaching breaking point, with inflation, shortages, and emmigration all increasing. Something has to give. Workers and peasants are beginning to move, indicating the way forward.
Trump meets Putin: the world turned upside down
Donald Trump’s recent summit with his Russian counterpart has rattled the cages of the establishment across the Western world, bringing all the old certainties into question.
Fight Trump – fight capitalism!
Thousands will protest across the country today against the US President’s visit. But to tackle Trump, we must tackle the rotten system that has produced him.
Donald Trump and the hypocrisy of the liberals
Trump’s UK visit this week will draw thousands onto the streets in opposition to his disgusting policies. But many of these are just a crude continuation of his liberal predecessors.
Donald Trump and the world
Across the world, the US President is pouring oil upon an already-raging fire. His arrogant, egotistical behaviour reflects the greed and madness of the capitalist system that has produced him.
Mexico: AMLO vote marks new period of class struggle
The victory for Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his MORENA party in the recent Mexican elections is a huge blow against the ruling class and imperialism.
USA: Left-wing underdog beats Democratic machine
The massive victory for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the recent Democratic primary in New York has raised the hopes of many socialists in America. But can the Left really take over the Democratic Party?
Italian crisis threatens to engulf Europe
An extremely unstable government has been cobbled together in Italy. But this could fall apart and sink at any point, threatening to pull the rest of Europe down with it.
Trump’s wrecking ball to the world order
The US President’s explosive strategy in terms of foreign policy is a reflection of – and a contributing factor towards – the collapse of the existing global status quo.