Bosnia: notes on the workers’ protests
Angry protests have broken out in Bosnia over the past few days, with government buildings set on fire. The situation is developing rapidly, but here are some quick notes.
The Great Sit-Down Strike
The Great Sit-Down Strike of 1936-1937 saw US car and component workers take on the powerful multinational car giant, General Motors.
The right take to the streets in Paris
On Sunday according to the police – 80,000 and the organisers – 500,000 took to the streets of Paris in support of the ‘traditional family’. These bigots were united in their opposition to gay marriage and adoption. Some are saying that this march is part of a wider development of a new right wing movement.
Ukraine: the protest movement and the fascists
Huge protests have rocked Ukraine since November. Kiev’s main square has been occupied, there have been dramatic scenes of heavy fighting between militant protestors and police, and government buildings have been stormed and occupied too.
St Pauli: The pirates of Hamburg
Love football or hate football – you will love St Pauli: the pirates of Hamburg.
An alternative history of sexuality in club culture
An alternative history of sexuality in club culture: Luis-Manuel Garcia examines the history of club culture’s LGBT roots.