YCL100: The Spanish Civil War and The International Brigades
The 17th July 2021 marks the 85th anniversary of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Joe Weaver takes a look at what happened, and the contributions made by members of the Young Communist League & Communist Party of Great Britain.
Mark Cavendish equals all-time Tour de France stage victories record
Mark Cavendish won his 34th stage of the Tour de France yesterday, equalling the all-time record held by Belgian cycling legend, Eddy Merckx, since 1975.
Remembering Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954) was born in the early 20th century in an era of global political upheaval, revolutionary uprisings and world war. In turn, the artist´s native country was not immune to such instability and in 1910 Mexico was plunged into revolution. Kahlo´s childhood was set against a backdrop of armed rebellion against the suppression of the peasant classes, calls for land reforms and nationalisation of resources.
YCLSA statement on mass action in Swaziland
YCLSA expresses unconditional solidarity and support for ongoing mass action in Swaziland.
Match report: England vs Ukraine
Following their win against Germany, England found a spring in their step by beating Ukraine 4-0 last night.
Poetry Corner: I look at the world by Langston Hughes
I look at the world by Langston Hughes
Cuba: ‘The US blockade asphyxiates and kills, just like the virus, and must end!’
Last month the United Nations General Assembly once again overwhelmingly voted in favour of Cuba’s resolution demanding the end of the US blockade. In a strong show of support for the socialist island, 184 countries voted in favour, and only 2 against (USA and Israel), while 3 countries abstained (Brazil, Colombia and Ukraine). Challenge proudly carries in full the address by Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodriguez, to present the draft resolution “Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial and Financial Blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba” at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on 23 June 2021.
Remembering John Ball and the 1381 English Uprising
This summer marks the 640th anniversary of the 1381 English uprising, often known as the Peasants’ Revolt.
Colombia: Jesus Santrich assassination straight out of the CIA playbook
The Farc leader, killed by Colombian commandos in Venezuela, was a victim of the hybrid warfare techniques taught by the US and Israel, explains Oliver Dodd.
Now is the time for working people and the youth to seize the initiative
Young Communist League General Secretary, Johnnie Hunter, outlines the importance of the People’s Assembly national demonstration on 26 June 2021 and the need to build a mass movement against austerity and for socialism across Britain.
