Growing instability in the US economy and financial markets could have serious consequences worldwide because of the central role of the US dollar and financial system, argues MICHAEL BURKE
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The army’s new recruitment ads paint a disingenuous picture
Former soldier RICHARD RUKDIN doesn’t think the army’s new ‘liberal’ PR should be taken at face value
Despite Andy Burnham’s declaration defending the continued partition of the island, all major international and internal trends are converging to make Irish reunification inevitable
The left needs a bold energy vision – because if it fails to provide one, others will shape the future in their own interests, argues ALAN SIMPSON
From Margate to Deal, mining memories are being kept alive. National co-ordinator for General Strike 100, HENRY FOWLER continued his nationwide tour of partner organisations in the Garden of England
Humans are part of the ‘animal kingdom’ – and of nature in general – but also distinct from it and labour (work) is part of what makes us unique, declared Engels. His insights 150 years ago into how our species came to be and how we differ from the rest of nature, are as important today as they were then, says the MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Boxes of books, family photos and heirlooms, labour movement anniversaries, along with nostalgic memories of glorious childhood days on the Ayrshire coast still leave room for a wistful MATT KERR to hope for a better future
A NEW series of British army recruitment adverts intended to encourage more Muslim, female and gay people to apply have received mixed reviews on social media.
Rightwingers claimed that the army is now bowing to political correctness, a few condemned the advert by resulting to homophobic comments, the racists suggested having Muslims in the army is dangerous, while others thought it was a step forward for equality.
So is this a sincere attempt for the army to reflect the diversity of Britain and will it really address soldiers’ emotional needs or is this all smoke and mirrors?
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