WW archive > Issue 974 - 08 August 2013
Left Unity: Resistance and socialist change
Seven comrades from the Socialist Platform explain their vision for a Left Unity party
Letters
Stimulating; Ruthless; Mask polishing; SWP disarray; Platform ticket; Banking hours
Italy: Heading for jail?
Can it really be true that the law is equal for all? Silvio Berlusconi may yet have more tricks up his sleeve, writes Toby Abse
South Africa: Maverick targeted
Peter Manson reports on a case that has gripped the Johannesburg media
CWI Ireland: Attempt to silence critics
Anne McShane surveys the response to CWI member Craig Murphy's honest and forthright article on the Socialist Party in Ireland
Slander and gossip
In this article, which he entitled Inventive illiteracy amidst petty sectarianism, Gilbert Achcar, a founding signatory of Left Unity, responds to accusations of social-imperialism. Needless to say, a reply will follow
Ukip blocked by a cynical Cameron
Contrary to the expectations of many on the left, writes Eddie Ford, the winds of change in British politics are blowing to the right
Capitalism: Declining forms, failing system
What does austerity tell us about capitalism itself? Hillel Ticktin discusses three key features
Manning conviction: A sick parody of justice
The conviction of Bradley Manning shows the need to abolish state secrecy, argues Paul Demarty
Summer Offensive: Discussion, argument - and a break
Mark Fischer reminds readers that the Weekly Worker will be going on summer holiday too, and reminds us all of the urgent push needed for our fundraiser