Green Left

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.

North Coast Environment Council president Jim Morrison has accused Forestry Corporation of New South Wales  of endangering lives and disregarding ecology. Kerry Smith reports.

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.

At first glance, nearly all parties and think-tanks in Europe that lie to the left of social democracy seemed united in their response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, writes Dick Nichols.

CoPower, a new non-profit energy cooperative backed by unions and environmental groups, sells electricity to households and small to medium businesses. Mel Barnes spoke to CoPower co-founder Godfrey Moase about the initiative.

Pat O’Shane has long been a force to be reckoned with, Paul Gregoire notes. The former NSW Magistrate and Kuku Yalanji elder intends to take her trailblazing attitude to government to force much-needed change in the areas of climate, corruption and social justice.

The Democratic Socialists of America, which has 90,000 members across the United States, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed solidarity with with antiwar protesters calling for a diplomatic resolution.

Lifelong activist Harry van Moorst will be remembered for his generosity in helping working-class communities fight bureaucrats, politicians,  and companies out to hoodwink people into believing that toxic chemicals are safe, writes Sue Bolton.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine is a violation of that nation’s sovereignty and must be opposed by anti-war forces in the United States, argue Malik Miah and Barry Sheppard.

The federal government has declared its intention to designate Hamas a terrorist organisation. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Socialist Alliance condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine. The war violates international law and is a catastrophe for people in both countries.

A new exhibition honouring the green bans movement opened in Newcastle on February 25, reports Niko Leka.