The origins, politics and economics of the Islamic State

As imperialism once again changes its allies, the left needs to stick to its principles, says Yassamine Mather

Bourgeois cops; Ticked off; Anti-Semitism; Ignorant at best; Gazan prison; Strike a blow; Attachment; More profits; Food for thought

Daniel Harvey looks at the fallout from Douglas Carswell’s defection

Mike Macnair reviews the cynical geopolitical manoeuvres of the rival power blocs

Jack Conrad contrasts the Scottish left-nationalist demand for separation with the communist demand for self-determination

Though demoted within the cabinet, Michael Gove’s programme for education continues. Mikey Coulter assesses the ‘revolution’ in education

Danny Hammill overviews the CPGB’s summer school

The Rotherham sexual abuse scandal reveals profound weaknesses in bourgeois society’s treatment of vulnerable people, writes Paul Demarty

This year's fundraising drive came exceedingly close to reaching the collective target, reports Mark Fischer