Socialism in one state based on ‘the vibe’
VicSocialists are standing to deliver a ‘better, fairer Victoria’. But without challenging the constitutional order, this is fantasy politics, argues Marcus Strom.
Non-ALP Left
The gospel of the field
A growing army of canvassers isn’t enough. Greg C says socialists need deeper roots in the working class to build a lasting constituency.
Party without a program: founding conference leaves socialists adrift
Socialist Alternative delegates split over whether the party should have a democratic roadmap to power. Simon Kenning reports.
A tale of two communist congresses
Bob Sparks assesses the politics of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and the Communist Party of Australia (CPA).
Speech: introducing Labor Tribune
Speech given by Marcus Strom at a well-attended event held to celebrate May Day and the recent launch of Labor Tribune.
Democracy strained: NSW Socialists pre-selections
Clarrie Lewis, a member of the Bread & Roses caucus, reports on a tense process to choose candidates for next year’s state election.
Bureaucracy bites in NSW Socialists
Socialist Alternative leaders in the new electoral front want to ban caucuses from identifying with the party in public. NSW Socialists member Clarrie Lewis reports.
Socialist parties in race for electoral territory
Amid a flurry of competing socialist candidate announcements, there is talk of possible electoral collaboration. Bob Sparks takes a look.
Palestine movement needs democracy
The self-apppointed leadership must open up to democracy to ensure the movement can become a mass force. Martin Greenfield reports.
NSW Socialists forced to register under different name
Bob Sparks looks at ongoing barriers to socialist unity outside the ALP.
NSW Socialists founding conference
A NSW Socialists member asks if the group offers a new hope for left unity or whether old sect tensions will destroy the project?
Can Socialist Alliance + Vic Socialists unite?
There is much talk of socialist unity but on the ground sectarian competition is the game. Bob Sparks offers a potential way forward.