Italian historian Marcello Musto has produced a short, very stimulating account of Karl Marx's last decade, showing that he did not fade as he aged but engaged with developing his theories, writes Barry Healy.
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New alliance for council demergers launched
A cross-party alliance has come behind a renewed call for the forcibly merged councils in NSW to de-amalgamate. Pip Hinman reports.
Path to extinction or path to a livable future?
In a new book, Stan Cox dismisses the anti-science and racism of climate denialists such as Donald Trump, strips bare the insincerity of the early Joe Biden administration, and uncovers the lurking dangers of energy denial, writes Don Fitz.
Chile is at the dawn of a new political era
The journey to a new era in Chile has two important paths: the writing of the new constitution and the presidential election on November 21, reports Vijay Prashad.
The CIA and empty assurances: Day 2 of the US appeal against Julian Assange
Binoy Kampmark sums up the second day of the extradition appeal by the United States against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Kabul Dairies Part 19: Afghan cricketers subtly defy Taliban
Afghanistan, a country gripped by misery, tyranny and an uncertain future, is having moments of joy and pride, thanks to the men’s national cricket team, reports Yasmeen Afghan.
Solidarity shown to Sudanese people resisting the coup
The United Sudanese Youth of Western Australia and supporters protested against the military coup that toppled Sudan's transitional government. Alex Salmon reports.
Political dinosaurs and the gas-led ‘recovery’
As Scott Morrison wipes the egg from his face following his dismal performance at COP26, Sue Bull argues that climate campaigners have to step up their campaign to force a just transition.
United States: Racism alive and well in Virginia election
Recent elections in the United States have exposed the limits of the Democratic Party establishment and the challenge facing the Black Lives Matter movement, writes Barry Sheppard.
Kids win ‘tug of war’ for a safe climate future
The people triumphed over fossil fuel magnates in an epic street theatre tug-of-war on November 6, the global day of action for climate justice. Kerry Smith reports.
First Nations people and Pacific islanders front and centre in COP26 march
First Nations and Pacific islander voices were front and centre in the Sydney COP26 climate action march, reports Peter Boyle.
System change, not climate change: Australia joins COP26 global day of action
Australia-wide climate rallies were organised to coincide with the COP26 global day of action demanding climate justice. Alex Bainbridge reports.