A new coalition of anti-war socialists has formed in Russia. Socialists Against the War Coalition speak out against the war in their manifesto.
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Women take action against sexual assault
A well-supported action against gendered violence and sexual assault was organised by the Geelong Women Unionist Network. Zeta Henderson reports.
Sudan: ‘Mothers and Fathers March’ supports youth resisting the coup
Elders across Sudan took to the streets on February 26, in a show of support for the country’s youth, who are the forefront of resisting the military junta, reports Pavan Kulkarni.
No nuclear weapons, no war
Russia possesses the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons, 1458 of which are deployed. The US, with only slightly less, has 1389 deployed. This makes the escalating crisis in the Ukraine is all the more terrifying, agues Markela Panegyres.
Viva Energy accused of climate accounting trick
Environment Victoria has accused Viva Energy of using a climate accounting trick to significantly underreport emissions from its proposed Geelong gas terminal. Sue Bull reports.
Community rallies for Preston Markets
Save The Preston Market Action Group are not giving up on saving one of Melbourne’s oldest outdoor markets from being demolished. Robert Hart reports.
United States: Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers convicted for hate crimes
Malik Miah looks at the significance of the historic guilty verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery hate crime case.
Turkey: Parties make joint declaration against war in Ukraine
Seven political parties, meeting on February 26 in Turkey’s capital Ankara, to discuss the creation of a democratic front, released a joint statement on the war in Ukraine, reports Medya News.
Ukraine, Russian climate strikers oppose war
The Ukrainian arm of the climate movement Fridays for Future has called for global demonstrations to demand an end to Russia's military assault, reports Andrea Germanos.
Asian socialists condemn Russia’s war on Ukraine, NATO expansionism
The catastrophic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are reverberating throughout the world, reports Susan Price. Socialists in the Asia Pacific are adding their voices to condemn Russia's attack and call for de-escalation and a negotiated solution.
Forestry Corp roadblock puts lives, habitat in danger
North Coast Environment Council president Jim Morrison has accused Forestry Corporation of New South Wales of endangering lives and disregarding ecology. Kerry Smith reports.
Australian Greens pledge support for Kurdish freedom struggle
The Australian Greens leadership pledged support to the Kurdish struggle for freedom, justice and peace at a well-attended function in the Democratic Kurdish Community Centre. Peter Boyle reports.