Elections

Jenny Rolfe challenges the major parties in the Riverina

Suzanne James interviews Jenny Rolfe, who is running as a community backed Independent candidate for the NSW seat of Riverina against Incumbent National Michael McCormack.

They discuss campaign funding integrity, the housing crisis, social and gender inequality, regional service access issues, economic sustainability and the cost of living, and the latest tranche of anti-protest laws.

On foreign policy they cover Jenny’s views on AUKUS, and whether Australia could have done more to pressure Israel into a ceasefire by cutting political and military ties.

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Back from the dead: Die Linke wins big in Germany

Die Linke (The Left), Germany’s democratic socialist party, staged a huge upset in the capital, Berlin, winning 21.8% of the city’s vote in the February 23 elections. Marcel Cartier looks behind the party's revival and the challenge in winning working class support away from the far right.

Challenging the right’s misogyny offensive

While young people are generally more progressive, the far right is pushing misogyny to draw young men into their movement. Isaac Nellist reports.

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German elections: ‘The good, the bad & the ugly’

Mary Merkenich looks at the good, bad and ugly aspects of the German federal election results.

Dutton slammed over threat to cut 36,000 public service jobs

The Australian Council of Trade Unions is among many who are condemning the Coalition’s plan to slash 36,000 public service jobs if it wins the federal election. Jim McIlroy reports.

Socialist Alliance launches Sue Bolton’s campaign for Wills

More than 100 people helped launch long-term Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton’s campaign for the seat of Wills. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Socialist Alliance discusses its work in a time of neoliberalism

Victorian Socialist Alliance members from Geelong and Melbourne branches discussed the context in which to advance progressive campaigns at SA’s Victorian conference. Elizabeth Bantas reports.

WA Labor set for victory despite bad record on environment, housing

The Western Australian election will be an opportunity to assess the major parties, as well as those offering progressive solutions, writes Cas Smith.

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Venezuela: Left opposition forms alliance to ‘recuperate democracy and sovereignty’

Federico Fuentes sat down with Venezuelan sociologist Atenea Jiménez, co-founder of the Alliance for Sovereignty and Democracy, which is bringing together Venezuelan left-wing movements and activists.

Qld Socialist Alliance launches federal campaign focused on justice for Palestine, housing, climate

Socialist Alliance launched its campaign for the seat of Rankin with its key focus for the government to break ties with the genocidal Israeli state, build public housing and climate action. Susan Price reports.

NSW Labor uses antisemitic attacks to justify curbing protest rights

A protest at Sydney Town Hall Square heard civil and social movement leaders condemn NSW Labor’s proposed new laws banning protests near places of worship. Jim McIlroy reports.

Socialist Alliance to contest Fremantle, WA Senate on ‘People before Profit’ platform

Socialist Alliance in Western Australia will run activist candidates in the federal seat of Fremantle and the Senate on a “People before Profit” platform. Janet Parker reports.