Long Live Black/Red Bravery
Viola Liuzzo reviews Black Scare / Red Scare: Theorizing Capitalist Racism in the United States, Chicago University Press, 2023
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Is Scotland Pro-Palestine?
Scotland can be an ally of Palestine even without statehood of its own, explains Ryan Swan.
No Rest Till They Divest
The Justice for Palestine Society is untiring in its effort to rid Edinburgh University of investments that fund the genocide in Gaza.
The Role of Trade Unions in Ukraine
Colin Turbett reports on how Ukranian trade unions believe solidarity can help them build their potential to support the country’s workers during and after the war.
Portugal 1974: When Everything was Possible
The Portuguese Revolution of April 25, 1974 smashed the fascist regime, but it could also have achieved real socialism, writes Mark Brown.
The Strength of Our Unions
This year’s victories are testament to the success of strike campaigns and the deepening of effective political arguments. Roz Foyer, STUC General Secretary, reviews the state of the unions.
Employment Powers for a Purpose
There is now broad support in Scotland for devolving employment law. Dave Watson is author of a new Reid Foundation report on the practicalities of giving the Scottish Parliament those powers.
The Tory War on Migrant Workers’ Families
International workers are the latest target in the Tory war on the family. Catriona MacDonald explains why new laws will hurt many migrant workers and help nobody at all.
Firefighter Mortality is Far Too High
Firefighting is dangerous enough without the growing risk of life-threatening diseases. Colin Brown spells out how the government should radically reduce the scandalous rates of illness and death.
Safety in Schools: A Growing Struggle
School staff unions are grappling with growing rates of violence incidents. Resourcing pupil support and reversing budget cuts are the solution, writes Mandy MacDowell.