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A regenerated women’s movement will help pave the road to socialism
MARY DAVIS invites readers to join the Sisterhood, Socialism and Struggle event this weekend where a Marxist feminist analysis will be centre stage
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Following the historic ban on companies profiting from children’s care, Unison Cymru calls for transparency in implementing the changes and extending the reform to create a truly national, profit-free care service, says MARK TURNER
The left must confront both far-right bigotry and the undeniable problems the exploitation of migrant workers by the ruling class creates — but there are few lessons from the global left on how to strike this balance, laments NICK WRIGHT
STEPHAN BLUM presents the evidence that wine was enjoyed by common folk, independent of upper-class celebrations and religious rituals
The series unveils uncomfortable truths about youth alienation and online radicalisation — but the real crisis lies in austerity and the absence of class consciousness in addressing young people’s disillusionment, says teacher ROBERT POOLE
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WHAT? Another Zoom meeting? And it’s on Saturday? And it’s all-day?
Well, yes. And here’s three reasons why, despite Zoom fatigue, you should log on and participate in what will be a fantastic conference organised by women, about women and open to all.
First, as previous articles in this paper have reported, the conference will be addressed by a galaxy of national and international women speakers, all of whom will make a matchless contribution from which we can all learn.
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