Europe
With Mobilization of Reservists and Nuclear Threats, Putin Prepares for Prolonged War
Russian President Putin announced the mobilization of 300,000 reservists and raised the threat of nuclear war. The move exposes the political interests behind the war in Ukraine and their geopolitical prospects.
Claudia Cinatti
September 26, 2022
Mass Arrests in Russia during Nationwide Anti-War Mobilizations
Nationwide protests were called in Russia on Saturday against the war and against Putin’s recent announcement to mobilize reservists. Demonstrators were met with mass arrests.
La Izquierda Diario Argentina
September 26, 2022
Elections in Italy amid Political Crisis: Interview with an Italian Socialist
The right wing is expected to win in Italy’s snap elections on Sunday. An Italian socialist explains the origins of the current political crisis, the rise of the right wing, and the tasks for the Left.
Left Voice
September 21, 2022
King Charles III Assumes the Throne by Firing over 100 Workers
King Charles III began his reign by announcing the firing of 100 workers from his previous residence. This comes amid complaints that people have been arrested for demonstrating against the monarchy.
La Izquierda Diario Argentina
September 19, 2022
Thatcherite Liz Truss Is Sworn in as UK Prime Minister
Amid an economic and political crisis, Conservative Liz Truss became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Tuesday.
Sybil Davis
September 7, 2022
500 People Attend Trotskyist Summer Camp in France
Révolution Permanente, the sister site of Left Voice in France, held its first Summer University. Participants discussed building a new revolutionary organization in France.
Nathaniel Flakin
September 3, 2022
Strike at UK’s Largest Port for Higher Wages to Fight Inflation
On Sunday, August 21, dockworkers in Felixstowe — the largest container port in the United Kingdom — began eight days of strike action, demanding wage increases that truly fight inflation. They’re joining the wave of strikes in Britain during what has been called the “summer of discontent.”
La Izquierda Diario Argentina
August 23, 2022
Dockers at England’s Largest Cargo Port Strike Against Inflation
Dockworkers at Felixstowe, on England’s east coast, began an eight-day strike on Sunday — the first strike since 1989. The port handles 48 percent of the United Kingdom’s container freight.
Joël Malo
August 21, 2022
‘Don’t Pay UK’ Campaign Gathers Steam as Energy Bills Continue to Rise
At least 109,000 people have signed up for the “Don’t Pay UK” campaign and are set to refuse to pay their skyrocketing energy bills in October.
Jorge Remacha
August 19, 2022
Turkey’s Dirty War Rages in Kurdistan
Since the beginning of the year, Turkey has been waging a dirty war against Kurdistan, terrorizing the civilian population with chemical weapons and drone strikes. What’s behind the action, and how is Germany aiding the onslaught?
Tom Krüger
August 14, 2022