Doreen Borrow, communist, trade unionist and peace activist, who gave her life to the struggle for peace and socialism, died on July 25, aged 98. Alexander Brown reports
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Argentine feminists, retirees and unions unite against Milei
Despite severe repression, Argentines are defiantly resisting far-right President Javier Milei’s attacks on women, LGBTIQ people and pensioners, writes Camila Parodi.
Historic Harbour Bridge Palestine solidarity protest reaches Gaza
Up to 300,000 people marched across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge in a historic protest to demand Labor sanction Israel and provide aid to deliberately starved Gazans. Rachel Evans and Olivia Iurincich report.
Mary Kostakidis: ‘We need to stand up for the truth’
Mary Kostakidis told a public meeting, called to support her defence against the Zionist Federation of Australia, that everyone needs to stand up for the truth. Jim McIlroy reports.
Historic march across Harbour Bridge puts pressure on Labor to sanction Israel
A sea of humanity marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on August 3, demanding federal Labor impose sanctions on Israel, stop the two-way arms trade with Israel and send food aid to Gaza.
Rally demands Vic Labor saves public housing towers
A protest was called to oppose Victorian Labor’s destruction and privatisation of 44 public housing towers. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
ACTU survey concludes management puts breaks on productivity
An Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) commissioned national poll of workers has concluded that management capability puts the breaks on productivity. Kerry Smith reports.
Green Left Show #64: Lidia Thorpe: RED LINES against genocide
Lidia Thorpe and Alex Bainbridge discuss the Red Lines package against genocide and ongoing campaigning against Black deaths in custody in the latest episode of the Green Left Show.
Mexico’s teachers demand pensions over profit
Education workers in Mexico are leading a renewed struggle to reclaim public retirement systems from global finance, writes Isabel Villalón.
Palestinian statehood must not distract from immediate action against Israel’s genocide
While recognising Palestinian statehood is important, Western governments must not to use it as a bargaining chip. Jacob Andrewartha argues they must immediately impose sanctions on Israel and send humanitarian aid.
British Left MP: ‘Labor is dead’
In less than a week, more than 500,000 people have joined in the formation of a new left party after it was announced by former Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Jonathan Strauss reports.
Druze community mobilises in solidarity with Sweida
Members of the Druze community, in particular those of Syrian and Lebanese background, organised a “Stand with Sweida” rally on the steps of the Victorian Parliament. Zane Alcorn reports.