WW archive > Issue 548 - 14 October 2004
Letters
Red Surrey; Anti-semitism; Two states; No clarity; SWP down under; Enemy's enemy; Military support; Over what
Guide to the British left: Whose left at the ESF?
The British left is renowned for its fractious and sectarian nature. The European Social Forum in London will enhance that reputation enormously, writes Ian Mahoney
Lewisham & Greenwich: Predictable fix
Sheffield & Leeds: Left McCarthyism
Vapour of democracy
In his regular column, Martin Schreader keeps us abreast of the US elections
Forum must serve unity
Despite all the problems in the preparations for this year's Europan Social Forum, the coming together of the left across Europe is of vital importance, says Tina Becker. But in order for the working class ever to be in a position to effectively challenge the Europe of the bosses, bankers and bureaucrats, our own structures must be democratic and accountable
Self-determination for the Iraqi people!
The working class must win leadership of anti-imperialist struggle, writes Paul Greenaway
An issue that cannot be ducked
The recent attacks on abortion rights by the Sunday Telegraph show that the left must start an offensive to defend and extend a woman's right to choose, writes Anne McShane - against the wishes of the Socialist Workers Party and Socialist Action
Finish the American revolution
The battle for democracy did not stop in 1783 or 1865. Indeed today, argues Jack Conrad, America urgently needs a third, democratic, revolution
Democratic deficit: Whose ESF is it anyway?
Stich ups, backroom dealings and bureaucratic shennanigans - a small selection of some of our favourites during the last 12 months
Ken Livingstone: A man for all seasons
Left radical or "bog-standard New Labour politician"? Eddie Ford takes a look at the history and practice of the 'red' mayor of London
Hackney: SWP voting against principle
Against the European constitutional treaty
The so-called EU constitution is thoroughly undemocratic, argues Mike Macnair. The European working class needs its own agenda; European communists and revolutionary socialists need unity
Ken Livingstone: A man for all seasons
Left radical or "bog-standard New Labour politician"? Eddie Ford takes a look at the history and practice of the 'red' mayor of London
Indecidable politics
Liam O Ruairc pays tribute to Jacques Derrida (1930-2004)
Sectarian pose
Phil Hamilton reviews the website of the American Socialist Workers Party
Militants rally against FBU ban
Alan Fox reports on the ban of the leftwing Grassroots FBU by the Fire Brigade Union's executive