Alana Lentin argues that by constituting racism as “hate”, it becomes detached from the policies and practices of a state and presented as a matter of attitudes qualified by individuals’ perceptions. The effect is to punish legitimate criticisms of Israel and Zionism.
Jaime López García, president of the National Union of Coal Industry Workers in Colombia, speaks to Green Left’s Ben Radford about coal workers’ solidarity with Palestinians and the role of workers in upholding human rights.
The Geelong and Victoria Southwest branch of Independent Peaceful Australia Network was attacked as they packed up their “Peak Hour for Peace in Palestine” action. Sarah Hathway reports.
Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv constitutes “a direct and deliberate threat not only to Ukraine but also to European countries”, says the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine, which has launched an international solidarity appeal. Kerry Smith reports.
An arson attack on a private home flying the Palestinian flag took place in inner-city Chippendale during the first two weeks of January. Jim McIlroy reports.
Socialist Alliance opposes the Anthony Albanese government’s Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 because it is an assault on democratic rights.
While it is difficult to predict how the uprising in Iran will develop, writes Mary Merkenich, Iranians deserve our international solidarity in their legitimate struggle for economic, political and social rights and against tyranny.
Oil executives are jumping at the opportunity United States President Donald Trump is providing for them to not only steal Venezuelan oil but to shake up the “legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place”. Binoy Kampmark reports.
Chris Minns’ hastily drawn-up “inquiry” into hate speech in NSW, following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, is set to lead to new laws criminalising certain words in addition to preventing protests. Pip Hinman argues this overreach and communities will not be made safer.
As bushfires were raging across Victoria, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he “had our backs”. As Alex Bainbridge argues, this simply not true, as Labor continues to approve new coal and gas.
Protests erupted across the United States following Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross’ cold-blooded killing of 37-year-old woman Renee Good in Minneapolis. Malik Miah reports.
Discussion at the Socialist Alliance’s 20th National Conference was shaped by world events, including Israel’s continuing genocide in Gaza and Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela. Sam Wainwright reports.
