The annual commemoration of anti-fascist volunteers who fought fascism in Spain now includes a key contribution from Italian comrades
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The kids are all right, the politicians ought to listen
MATT KERR sees schools teach kids their rights and is also heartened by the ever-present solidarity with Palestinians he has experienced during the recent marches
GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS: Sharyn Lock, a midwife who is on hunger strike for five days in solidarity with the people of Gaza. She is outside the Scottish Parliament, from 9 to 5 each day up to and including tomorrow
The Islamic Republic’s suddenly weakened regional position exposes the nation to grave threats from US imperialism
DONG XUE explains why US tariffs hold no significant threat to China
ANSELM ELDERGILL asks whether artificial intelligence may decide legal cases in the future, in place of human judges, and how AI could reshape the legal landscape
Like pieces on a chess board, centrist parties lose ground as they accommodate rather than challenge far-right agendas — socialists must play things better, warns MATT KERR
Yanis Varoufakis and Jeremy Corbyn laid out a roadmap for peace, justice and equality as they celebrated the legacy of inspirational socialist Tony Benn, reports LINDA PENTZ GUNTER
The NEU’s annual conference promises heated debate, with motions on international politics, curriculum reform and union amalgamation likely to provoke strong reactions and challenge the status quo, writes Education for Tomorrow editor ROBERT POOLE
IN GLASGOW and Edinburgh at the weekend, thousands rallied for Palestine and the cause of peace and justice in a far-off land.
The snow swirled in the howling wind as they marched through the streets, to supportive hoots from drivers and cheers from the determined shoppers who ignored the weather in an attempt to find Christmas presents in good time — some even joined the rally.
On social media, messages of support flooded in from those stranded by a Scottish transport system still coming to terms with the concept of winter after all these millennia.
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