Month: November 2012
Greece: Another 48 hour general strike paralyses society
But how can the struggle against austerity be won?
An interview with Paris Makrides, Xekinima (Greek CWI, sister section of the Socialist Party)
Public sector battle – round 2!
From 1480 to 1750 the masses of many countries where whipped up into a frenzy, the powers that be used fear, intimidation and propaganda to conjure up mass hysteria and hatred for so called “unclean spirits”. I am of course referring to “witch hunts”.
Rape is no joke
The Socialist Party of England and Wales has launched a campaign called “Rape Is Not a Joke” with the aim of tackling the prevalence of jokes about sexual assault in comedy.
14 November international action – a potential turning point
- Towards an all-European general strike!
- Down with the governments of the Troika!
- Down with the Europe of the markets!
- For a democratic socialist Europe of the working class!
- CWI solidarity on 14 November
US: Capitalism to blame for “Frankenstorm” disaster
The gigantic “Frankenstorm” Hurricane Sandy has put thousands out of their homes, millions out of power, and claimed 59 lives across the Northeast. Preliminary estimates of the damage reach up to $50 billion, which would make Sandy the most expensive storm in US history.
