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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Sudan, Syria

Sudan: US Plots Further Balkanisation

Sudan: US Plots Further Balkanisation 19-06-2019 – Corporate media throughout the world is flush with news of a “democratic uprising” in Sudan. Apparent activists on the ground claim a “revolution” is on the verge of removing a “dictatorship”. Those with keener insight, however, can easily see that there are very sinister forces behind the demonstrations in Sudan, and that the chaos occurring once again across … Continue reading Sudan: US Plots Further Balkanisation

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Iran, Syria

No War on Iran! Lift the Sanctions!

No War On Iran! Lift the Sanctions! 16-06-2019 – In a rehash of the lead up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a press conference on June 13 where he promptly blamed Iran for two alleged attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Pompeo provided not one shred of evidence, and did not take any … Continue reading No War on Iran! Lift the Sanctions!

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Aboriginal/Indigenous Rights, Environment, Unions

Jobs for All Workers and…..Stop Adani!

Jobs for All Workers and….Stop Adani! 02-06-2019 – The proposed Adani mega coal mine in Queensland’s Galilee Basin, beset from the off by a political campaign to prevent it, has now been given a new lease of life. Pumping blood back into the veins of what will arguably be Australia’s greatest environmental crime is none other than the Labor Party. In the immediate aftermath of … Continue reading Jobs for All Workers and…..Stop Adani!

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Philippines, Socialism

Philippines: Liberals Cry Foul After Crushing Defeat

Philippines: Liberals Cry Foul After Crushing Defeat 25-05-2019 – The May 13 midterm elections in the Philippines delivered an unprecedented victory for the overwhelmingly popular President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies. At the time of writing, it is likely that allies of President Duterte will sweep all 12 Senate seats which were up for election[1], which represents a history making effort. Virtually all mid-term elections … Continue reading Philippines: Liberals Cry Foul After Crushing Defeat

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Palestine, Syria

Palestine: Eurovision Marred by 71 Years of Al Nakba

Palestine: Eurovision Marred by 71 Years of Al Nakba 20-05-2019:  This year, the annual Eurovision song contest coincides with the 71st anniversary of Al Nakba (The Catastrophe), when 750 000 Palestinians were expelled from their lands in 1948 to enable the violent founding of the colonial setter state which became Israel. The awarding of Eurovision to Israel took place after the Israeli entrant Netta Barzilai … Continue reading Palestine: Eurovision Marred by 71 Years of Al Nakba

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Environment, Unions

Liberalism at a Dead End: ALP Loses the “Unlosable” Election

Liberalism at a Dead End: ALP Loses the “Unlosable” Election 19-05-2019 – It’s a cliché to put forward the “Don’t mourn, organise” aphorism after a significant defeat for workers. After the victory of the Coalition (Liberal Party, National Party, Liberal National Party in Queensland – collectively the L/NP) in the 2019 Federal Elections, the working class will certainly need to double down on its organising … Continue reading Liberalism at a Dead End: ALP Loses the “Unlosable” Election

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Anti-Racism/Anti-Fascism, Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Socialism, Uncategorized

Federal Elections 2019: No Options for Working People

Federal Elections 2019: No Options for Working People  –  For a Workers’ Government! 04-05-2019 – The Australian Federal Elections will take place on May 18. As was the case for previous elections, the cast of candidates are largely uninspiring from a working class point of view. In fact, of all the parties and candidates running, no one is taking a consistent and across-the-board position of … Continue reading Federal Elections 2019: No Options for Working People

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Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Socialism

Free Julian Assange! Defend Basic Democratic Rights!

Free Julian Assange! Defend Basic Democratic Rights! 03-05-2019 – On April 11, Julian Assange – the founder of Wikileaks – was arrested inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London by British Police, and dragged away to Belmarsh Prison. He awaits likely extradition to the United States of America, where he is likely to face a kangaroo court which could imprison him for life. He has committed … Continue reading Free Julian Assange! Defend Basic Democratic Rights!

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Socialism, West Papua

West Papua: Independence Movement Spreads More False Claims

West Papua: Independence Movement Spreads More False Claims 26-04-2019 – When a political movement distributes distorted facts and false claims, its legitimacy is necessarily brought into question. In the case of the independence movement in West Papua, this is a shame, for there may be a genuine case for the achievement of independence, which could potentially resolve historic injustices. Yet today, the current leadership of … Continue reading West Papua: Independence Movement Spreads More False Claims

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Algeria, Anti-War/Anti-Imperialism, Independence, People's Republic of China, Russia, Socialism, Sudan, Syria

Algeria: US Foments Destabilisation in Africa

Algeria: US Foments Destabilisation in Africa 17-04-2019 – Algeria was one of the foremost countries of the wave of anti-colonialist liberation struggles which followed the Second World War, winning its independence from France in 1962. Today, there are both hidden and barely hidden attempts to bring Algeria back within the vice-like grip of Western imperialism. The US Empire, desperate after being defeated in Syria, and … Continue reading Algeria: US Foments Destabilisation in Africa

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