Political ideologies
Inclusive, accessible debate covering everything from political history primers to left party analysis to keeping tabs on the evolving far-right
Inclusive, accessible debate covering everything from political history primers to left party analysis to keeping tabs on the evolving far-right
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Thomas Paine, restless democrat
June 2009 marked the bicentenary of the death of Thomas Paine. Mike Marqusee celebrates the life, work and ideas of the great revolutionary who declared that ‘my country is the world and my religion is to do good’
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Afghanistan: a brief history
Understanding Afghanistan today is only possible by looking at it in the context of the part played by the competing imperial powers in its past. Jane Shallice offers a guide
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My activist Second Life
Virtual activism and protest are not geeky or trivial, argues Neil Scott. These political communications tools are vital for the modern left
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Radical Motown
The pioneering black music label, Tamla Motown, marks its 50th anniversary in 2009. Fiona Osler assesses its impact
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Protected: 2014: A Tory dystopia
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Why Cuba is still important
Diana Raby argues that those who deny the legitimacy of the Cuban system will never understand why, after 50 years, the revolution is still an ongoing reality
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Abortion – 24 reasons for 24 weeks
MP Nadine Dorries unveiled 20 ‘reasons’ for lowering the abortion limit to 20 weeks. Here Laurie Penny gives 24 reasons why it should remain at 24 weeks
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