The colonial origins of Africa’s health crisis
Formerly colonised nations are still suffering the effects of underdevelopment and underinvestment in health infrastructure, writes Jessica Lynne Pearson.
Socialism beyond borders
A left government cannot hope to succeed through British isolationism, writes Hilary Wainwright. It must make a new kind of pan-European alliance
Keep an eye on these key battlegrounds in the US midterms
The U.S. midterm elections take place on November 6. We asked four grassroots activists, all currently canvassing to get out the vote, to tell us which candidates they are backing and what their elections might mean for US politics.
How to save a scorched Earth
We have entered a new, dangerous epoch in the Earth’s history, argue Simon L Lewis and Mark A Maslin. As humanity becomes the primary force re-shaping the planet, how can we avoid destroying it?
Ann Pettifor: If I governed the Bank of England, here’s what I do
The radical economist outlines how she'd overhaul the UK's broken economy.
Did fake news win the Brazilian election?
Bolsonaro's rise to power came with a welter of misinformation, rumour and lies. What role did 'fake news' play in the far right leader's victory? By Sue Branford
What’s left in Latin America?
Once swept by a 'pink tide', the continent is now seeing the rise of authoritarian politics. What lessons are to be learnt from the varied left experiences? By Jenny Pearce
Four myths about antisemitism
Antisemitism is a growing threat. Understanding it is a matter of urgency, writes Barnaby Raine.
Costas Lapavitsas: Socialism starts at home
Michael Calderbank speaks to Marxist economist Costas Lapavitsas ahead of the publication of his provocative new book The Left Case Against the EU
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