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The labour movement has seen revolution, reform and apparent defeat. But the best is yet to come, argues Jeremy Seabrook.
Filed in: Class Economics Globalization History Political Theory Politics Trade Unions Work
Chris Brazier writes a postscript for the twentieth century – and burrows into the gaping cracks in the new world order.
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India’s Urvashi Butalia starts her journey through the women’s century by recalling an incident chillingly close to home.
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Pre-millennial blues are understandable given the state we’re in, says Eduardo Galeano. But there’s plenty of hope of redemption out there if only you will look.
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The NI looks back over the brief but vibrant history of the environmental movement.
Filed in: Environment History Political Theory Population Science Sustainability
Amid attempts to wrestle with conflict in Burundi and DR Congo, former Tanzanian leader Julius Nyerere reflects with Ikaweba Bunting on an anti-colonial life.
From unsung martyrs to big ideas, from dangerous corporations to ridiculous wars, here is the century in lists of five.
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Anti-Muslim fervour is rife – yet is being ignored by the authorities, says Lewis Garland.
Mari Marcel Thekaekara congratulates the country’s Dalit community on finally winning legal protection against discrimination.
‘The Wicked Witch is dead’ but although he’s celebrating, Alan Hughes urges us to fight on against everything she stood for.
Argument: Should prostitution be legalized?
Argument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?