Shoebridge seeks his Mamdani moment
Based on the Greens essentially middle-class vision, the gravity of class politics will most likely limit the new leader’s ambition, writes Marcus Strom.
Non-ALP Left
The Australian left needs a strategy to win
Daniel Friedman argues if we reform the unions, we can take state power.
You cannot build socialism while disciplining Aboriginal dissent
SA Socialists member Tabitha Lean speaks out after being expelled from the Socialist Community Action caucus within that party.
Delusion and dishonesty don’t take things forward
Brendan Laws from Socialists in Schools and Victorian Socialists replies to Lucy Honan’s letter alleging ‘scab’ behaviour.
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.
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.