Fownhope’s Heart of Oak Society traces its roots to the age of friendly societies, when communities provided their own safety net. Its anniversary celebrations reveal a tradition still very much alive, says MARK SEDDON
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Building unity in opposing racism and fascism
Nurturing alliances to form a broad front against racism and fascism is vital if we are to unite our class both nationally and internationally, writes TONY CONWAY
RESISTANCE: An anti-racism and anti-fascist march in Glasgow, organised by the Scottish Trade Unions Congress last year
ANGUS REID explains the significance of Cuba’s egalitarian in letter and spirit Family Code and the pertinent lessons it holds for democracies anywhere in the world
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NICK WRIGHT considers how the isolation of Israel and a new film on the controversial Italian communist leader are creating new reference points for Italy’s left
CARLOS MARTINEZ says Cuba’s achievements in the face of a criminal blockade are startling, but the island’s future if the United States succeeds in crushing it looks bleak
AMNON BROWNFIELD STEIN reports that far-right MPs who mobbed the event organised by Hadash may have helped raise awareness of the brutality of the Israeli right
THE Communist Party of Britain (CPB) has always been at the forefront of campaigns against racism and fascism. We recognise, however, that situations and organisations of workers change; this must be reflected upon.
The CPB congress in November will see several major debates, including on racism and fascism.
The “stop the boats” campaign by the Conservative government and large sections of the mass media against asylum-seekers and other immigrants can only raise tensions and threaten race relations as millions of people confront rising bills, poverty, unemployment, poor housing and deteriorating services.
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