What’s Wrong with “Socialism In One Country” in China?

What’s Wrong with “Socialism In One Country”  in China? 16-02-2020: The US Empire’s war on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) rages on many fronts. Although the outbreak of the novel coronavirus presents countless opportunities for anti-Chinese racism[1], Washington has yet to use it in a significant way against China as a whole. The rampant and multi-pronged war against the PRC continues in other ways, … Continue reading What’s Wrong with “Socialism In One Country” in China?

Invasion Day 2020: For Joint Struggle Against 250 Years of Oppression

Invasion Day 2020: For Joint Struggle Against 250 Years of Oppression 26-01-2020: 2020 marks 250 years since the first landing of the British Empire’s emissary, Captain Cook, on to the Australian mainland in 1770. In 1788, the colonial power landed and set about establishing penal colonies by force of arms against the Aboriginal (First Nations) people, who predated them by some 60 000 years. The … Continue reading Invasion Day 2020: For Joint Struggle Against 250 Years of Oppression

Climate Catastrophe: For Class Demands! 15-01-2020 – As the global warming fueled bushfire catastrophe grinds on, working people are understandably despairing at the critical lack of leadership shown by Australia’s political elites. It may have begun with Liberal Party Prime Minister Scott Morrison (“Scomo”) taking a holiday in Hawaii when they began, but it continued soon after with the Labor Party so-called opposition leader Anthony … Continue reading

Rise Against the Climate Collapse!

Rise Against the Climate Collapse! 20-12-2019 – The climate collapse is no longer only the content of Hollywood disaster films, but is a lived reality. Australia, the driest continent on earth, is burning alive, and Sydney is being blanketed in smoke and ash which is hazardous to human health. Last Monday, the Climate and Health Alliance released a statement declaring the smoke haze covering Sydney … Continue reading Rise Against the Climate Collapse!

XR: False Friends of a Safe Climate

XR: False Friends of a Safe Climate 15-12-2019 – Australia is on fire. During November, even before summer began, raging bushfires razed parts of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. New South Wales was the worst hit, with six people losing their lives, and over 600 homes destroyed.[1] It is undeniable that the fires have been fueled by catastrophic conditions related to the … Continue reading XR: False Friends of a Safe Climate

Colour Revolution Stalks Lebanon

Colour Revolution Stalks Lebanon 10-11-2019 – Lebanon has the distinction of being one state where almost all domestic issues are automatically international. Any political movement which arises there is automatically intertwined with the Middle East and further afield. The protests sweeping through Lebanon over the past four weeks are no exception. While the catalyst was ostensibly a “WhatsAppTax” – a tax applied to phone app … Continue reading Colour Revolution Stalks Lebanon

For Public Ownership of All Aged Care Facilities!

For Public Ownership of All Aged Care Facilities! 04-11-2019 – Another year, another damning report into the critical failings of Australia’s Aged Care system. An interim report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has again found that the Aged Care system displayed shocking levels of treatment of elderly residents, including excessive use of chemical restraints.[1]  The aged people of a supposedly … Continue reading For Public Ownership of All Aged Care Facilities!

Chile: Nationalism No Answer to Austerity

Chile: Nationalism No Answer to Austerity 02-11-2019 – During the last week of October, deadly riots swept Chile, ostensibly in response to the government’s increase of 30 pesos to public transport fares. While the Chilean government quickly suspended the 4% increase, it did not prevent thousands of demonstrators from flooding into the streets. Initially, the actions began by commuters jumping turnstiles and avoiding paying the … Continue reading Chile: Nationalism No Answer to Austerity

XR Threaten Workers’ Democratic Rights

XR Threaten Workers’ Democratic Rights 20-10-2019 –  The Queensland Parliament’s determination to fast track laws designed to impede climate protests are potentially a dangerous precedent. Even though they are ostensibly aimed at preventing climate blockaders from using “dangerous devices”,[1] they could quite easily be used for much more. These moves are a response to the provocations of Extinction Rebellion (XR), who have repeatedly organised actions … Continue reading XR Threaten Workers’ Democratic Rights

Iraq: Deadly Chaos Through Subversion

Iraq: Deadly Chaos Through Subversion 13-10-2019 – It’s a familiar pattern. In a region where the US led Cold War against Iran is reaching fever pitch, protestors take to the streets of Iraq supposedly to demand an end to corruption and action on unemployment. Once again it is claimed that the “movement” is leaderless, and is composed of youths disenchanted about their future prospects. If … Continue reading Iraq: Deadly Chaos Through Subversion