The only “real” democratic institution in Venezuela, according to United States State Department spokesperson Ned Price, is one that has not met in seven years, writes Vijay Prashad.
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Ecosocialist Bookshelf – January 2023
Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents six new books for red-greens and green-reds to start the new year.
Russian Socialist Movement: War and resistance under Putin
Moscow-based poet, translator, and activist Kirill Medvedev, of the Russian Socialist Movement (RSD), speaks to Green Left’s Federico Fuentes about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine and anti-war resistance at home.
ExxonMobil, suppressing science and climate change
A new study reveals that scientists employed byfossil fuel giant ExxonMobil between 1977 and 2003 correctly predicted the rate of temperature rises as a result of carbon emissions, reports Binoy Kampmark.
France: New battle raging against Macron over retirement pensions
Millions of workers and youth in France mobilised on January 19 against the government's latest attack on pensions. John Mullen explains the background.
Green Left Show #31: Behrouz Boochani on freedom, hope and Manus Prison Theory
Journalist and author Behrouz Boochani is the guest on the latest Green Left Show featuring discussion about his latest book "Freedom, Only Freedom".
Socialist Alliance makes ambitious plans at its 17th National Conference
Socialist Alliance delegates discussed global and domestic political developments and decided on directions and campaign priorities at its 17th national conference. Chloe DS reports.
Knitting Nanna blocks log truck access
Knitting Nanna Sharyn O’Dell attached herself to the main gates of the Heron’s Creek sawmill, the biggest native forest mill in NSW just before dawn on January 19. O’Dell’s family stood beside her as she settled in waiting to be cut from the gate and arrested. “It’s...
Joining the war club: Australia’s HIMARS purchase
The purchase of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) batteries from the United States is another irresponsible drain on the public purse and shows the military-industrial complex is thriving. Binoy Kampmark reports.
Older women become fastest growing sector to seek JobSeeker
A report by the Parliamentary Budget Office has found that women aged over 60 are the fastest growing section of the population on JobSeeker payments. Isaac Nellist reports.
Vale Shirley Shackleton, fighter for justice for East Timor
Shirley Shackleton, even with her own tragedy, made common cause with the Timorese people’s struggle and resistance. She will be remembered, writes Stephen Langford.
The US-Australia Force Posture Agreement needs to be scrapped
Bevan Ramsden argues that the US-Australia Force Posture Agreement means Australia has been set up as a US forward base from which to launch the next war — on China.