Can Renters Organise Beyond the Block?
Esmond Sage reviews Isaac Rose’s The Rentier City: Manchester and the Making of the Neoliberal Metropolis (Repeater, 2024)
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Gorbachev’s Porridge
Sanny Doolan contributed more than most to the tremendous unity of Ayrshire's striking miners. His son, John Doolan, speaks to Cailean Gallagher.
Struggles Old and New
In 1984-85, miners and mining communities overcame the divisions sown by the state and challenged their own prejudices in the process, writes Margaret Petrie.
Long Live Black/Red Bravery
Viola Liuzzo reviews Black Scare / Red Scare: Theorizing Capitalist Racism in the United States, Chicago University Press, 2023
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.