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The U.S. is Putting Journalism on Trial: Interview with Kevin Gosztola

Left Voice spoke with journalist Kevin Gosztola about the political nature behind the trial of Julian Assange, the threat that extradition poses to international press freedom, and how the Biden administration has advanced other attacks on press freedom.

Samuel Karlin

February 28, 2024

United Kingdom: Is a Summer of Discontent on the Horizon?

Workers in the UK are bearing the brunt of the government’s response to rising inflation and slow economic growth. But they’re fighting back, with many talking about a “summer of discontent”.

Alejandra Ríos

June 22, 2022

Untangling “Mangrove” : Does the Film Indict The Entire System of Policing, or Undercut Its Own Radicalism?

Steve McQueen’s new film Mangrove recounts a dramatic moment in anti-racist organizing in the UK and is a very watchable and powerful film. However, the film at times fails its radical subject matter in an attempt to appeal to a liberal audience.

Sybil Davis

December 5, 2020

UK Elections: Boris Johnson wins with a Large Majority

The Conservative Party’s landslide victory means trouble for the UK working class, but a messy Brexit debate and increasing numbers of radicalized youth point to further political instability.

Diego Sacchi

December 13, 2019

After May: Whither Brexit?

The successful Leave campaign and the failure to negotiate an acceptable framework for Brexit have precipitated a crisis among Britain's political elites that threatens the very foundation of British politics.

Claudia Cinatti

June 6, 2019

UK University Strike Enters Its Fourth Week

Up to 42,000 staff from 65 universities across the UK are entering the fourth week of a series of strikes to defend their pensions.

Mary Field

March 13, 2018

Britain’s Young People Toil Under Broken System

What are the economic prospects for millennials and Geneation Z-ers in the UK?

Natasha Drake

March 3, 2018

University Staff Strike Across the UK

Universities across the UK are on strike. What are lecturers, researchers, administrators, computer staffs, librarians and postgraduates fighting for?

Alejandra Ríos

February 23, 2018

UK Protest: Shut Down Deportation Center!

The Movement for Justice organized a mass protests at UK’s main immigration deportation center for women.

Alejandra Ríos

December 3, 2016