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Together against hatred

07/04/2026 Jo Buchanan

We have a history of mobilising against racists in this country and, when we act together, we are powerful.

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Socialism and Humanism

24/03/2026 Mike Stanton

Socialism and Humanism are the pillars on which we build Creating Socialism. When socialists come together we do not do so just because we are obeying economic laws. We do…

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Veg growers v the Duke of Northumberland

18/03/2026 Jo Buchanan

Allotments are places of sanctuary. People enjoy like-minded company, tend crops and benefit from the wildlife that thrives on these green spots.

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The destruction of Yanoun

11/03/2026 Andree Ryan

Ethnic cleansing is progressively happening all over the West Bank. Is anyone restraining the Israelis? NO!

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Spain takes a moral stand but remains a global player in the arms trade

08/03/2026 Jo Buchanan

Spain received plaudits for its stand against Israel and against the US assault on Iran but remains a global player in the arms trade.

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“From Minab to Gaza to Washington: A Bleak International Women’s Day”

05/03/2026 Marilyn Tyzack

115 years from the first march for women's rights the situation of women across the world has never been more precarious.

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USA and Israel: Hands off Iran!

02/03/2026 Mike Stanton

#No2ShahNo2Mullahs is one slogan of the Iranian Resistance. And unlike royalist emigres they do not want the USA and Israel bombing their country.

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A marketplace of death and destruction – the International Military Helicopter conference

26/02/2026 Jo Buchanan

The passion and commitment of even a small group can have a huge impact as we continue to protest agains the arms trade.

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Applause in Munich, Blackouts in Havana

17/02/2026 Marilyn Tyzack

World leaders applaud Marco Rubio while USA commits crimes against humanity with its Cuba blockade.

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Bad Language and the Battle for Meaning

16/02/2026 Mike Stanton

Bad language is only bad if it obscures your meaning or is used as a weapon to oppress others. But there are worse things than swearing in this world.

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