World Federation of Democratic Youth marks International Migrants Day 2020
The World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) issued a statement today marking International Migrants Day 2020, condemning the role of imperialism in creating migrant crises and at the same time using racism and xenophobia to disorientate working people.
#EndSARS December protests keep up the fight for change in Nigeria
Hannah Francis provides an update on the anti-police brutality protest movement sweeping Nigeria and explains how we can provide support and solidarity from Britain.
YCL: “UNICEF feed Britain’s children for the first time in history while Tory donors cash in on the pandemic”
The Young Communist League has issued a statement on the news that for the first time in history, UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, have been forced to intervene to help feed hungry children in Britain this winter.
Poetry Corner: Call to Account! by Vladimir Mayakovsky
Call to Account! by Vladimir Mayakovsky, 1917.
Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) was a Bolshevik revolutionary and came to be one of the most celebrated communist poets in the Soviet Union and internationally. He was also a talented playwright, artist and actor who used art as a medium to convey the politics and ideals of the new socialist state.
Argentina on the brink of passing historic abortion legislation
Feminists across Latin America have been celebrating for the last few days as Argentina’s lower house of parliament brought abortion rights one step closer to fruition in the country.
Austrian Police Intercept Huge Weapons Shipment: German Neo-Nazis Gearing up for War
The continued operation of neo-Nazis in Germany despite proscription shows that they are far from deterred by state repression – only pushed underground.
YCL: “Solidarity with the people of Western Sahara!”
The Young Communist League has issued a statement condemning recognition of the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara by the USA and recent violent attacks by Moroccan occupation forces.
Communists slam Brexit talks as ‘confected theatre’
Britain’s Communists have sounded a sceptical note about the extension of post-Brexit trade talks between the British government and the EU. Addressing the party’s executive over the weekend, Alex Gordon said the continuing talks have “an air of confected theatre about them, although these are performances that not many people might pay to watch”.
Cuba: socialism, science and agriculture
Ciaran Gallagher writes about the case of sustainable agriculture in Cuba and how the initiative is spearheading global ecological conservation.
CP to hold online feminist festival on ‘Sisterhood, Socialism & Struggle’ in January 2021
The Communist Party is organising a new year marxist feminist festival celebrating ‘Sisterhood, Socialism & Struggle’ in Britain and across the world. The free weekend event, January 16 -17 2021, will provide an opportunity for women and men on the left to enjoy culture, discussion and debate focused on the importance of women’s liberation for the whole human race.
