Denis Rogatyuk reviews Latin American Extractivism, a compilation of articles analysing the political economy of resource nationalism and policies of natural resource extraction by left-wing and right-wing governments in the region.
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The Australian Labor Party and Julian Assange
Asked recently how he would act on his promise to help Julian Assange, Anthony Albanese implied he was working to bring the matter to a close. Binoy Kampmark wonders if he will.
Democratic eco-socialism or climate catastrophe?
Thomas Klikauer and Meg Young review Hans A Baer's latest book, Climate Change and Capitalism in Australia — An Eco-Socialist Vision for the Future, which invites readers to imagine a future beyond capitalism.
Behind the good socialist vote in Far North Queensland
Thought by some to be a land of rednecks, Far North Queensland may not appear to be an obvious place for a socialist election campaign. Its electorates of Leichhardt and Kennedy, which cover an area almost the size of New South Wales, have long been strongholds of...
Poland sets up ‘terrifying’ pregnancy register after banning abortion
A new government database tracking pregnancies in Poland has sparked fears that medical data will be used to prosecute women who obtain abortion care. Julia Conley reports.
Gay and transphobic hate crime victims honoured in Bondi
The public launch of the Bondi Memorial at Marks Park to honour lives lost and survivors of LGBTI hate and violence was a moving commemoration. Rachel Evans reports.
Western Sydney Uni NTEU takes strike action for secure jobs
Western Sydney University (WSU) and Western Sydney University College staff and supporters took strike action for job security, casuals’ rights, fair workloads, a decent pay rise and a healthy work-life balance. Kerry Smith reports.
Spanish court calls Pompeo to testify over Assange surveillance
Former CIA director and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been summoned to testify in an investigation into the conduct of a private security firm hired to spy on Julian Assange while he was in the Ecuadorean embassy, reports Binoy Kampmark.
After attempted suicide, calls renewed to shut Don Dale Youth Detention Centre
Justice campaigners are renewing their calls for Don Dale Youth Detention Centre to be closed, following reports of an attempted suicide by a child detainee. Stephen W Enciso reports.
NSW public sector workers strike, rally for pay rises
Public servants are demanding fair pay rises and the permanent abolition of the 2.5% wage cap. Jim McIlroy reports.
As Russian anti-war sentiment grows, will Ukraine be Putin’s Vietnam?
Anti-war sentiment continues to grow inside Russia, as the death toll rises among soldiers sent to the frontlines from some of Russia's most ethnically marginalised and poorest peoples, reports Dick Nichols.
The ‘gas crisis’ is a fraud
We are being told that there is a gas shortage and the coal industry is failing because it has been run down in favour of renewables. Sue Bull argues these claims are fraudulent.