Society & Culture
Günter Grass and the German neurosis
19 Apr 2012
Maciej Zurowski looks at a literary scandal and the bourgeoisie's attempt to cope with its past
Coal and energy: Walking away from CO2 commitment
31 Jan 2013
David Douglass finds government policy absurd, but not surprising
Anthropology: Reclaiming the dragon
24 Jan 2013
What was primitive communism? Socialist Workers Party member Lionel Sims explores the meaning of the Eden myth and its significance for womens oppression
Sexism: Macho culture and the lessons we can learn from the Middle East
17 Jan 2013
How should sexism be combated? Yassamine Mather compares the situation in Britain with the practice of two guerrilla organisations
SWP and women: Countless zigs and zags over women’s oppression
17 Jan 2013
The central committee claims that the SWP has a consistent record of fighting for womens liberation. Former national committee member Dave Isaacson sheds light on the not so excellent truth
Gay marriage: Compromising with bigots
20 Dec 2012
The marriage equality law is now a shambles - because David Camerons government is hostage to incorrigible reactionaries, argues Paul Demarty
Film reviews: Artistic branding iron
20 Dec 2012
Jim Moody reviews: Kjell Sundvall (director) The hunters (1996); False trail (2011)
Ireland and abortion: ULA chickens out
20 Dec 2012
It is a disgrace that the left refuses to campaign openly for abortion on demand, says Anne Mc Shane
Drugs: Irrational war continues
20 Dec 2012
Nick Clegg is calling for a royal commission. Eddie Ford, on the other hand, demands immediate legalisation
New Russian art: Accusing misery, celebrating resilience
13 Dec 2012
Mike Belbin reviews the art exhibition 'Gaiety is the most outstanding feature of the Soviet Union: new art from Russia' at Saatchi Gallery, Duke of Yorks HQ, Kings Road, London SW3 ; admission free, ends May 5 2013
Leveson report: The dog that didn’t bark
06 Dec 2012
The recommendations of the Leveson report are worse than the status quo, argues Paul Demarty - but not by much
Women Bishops & CofE: Irrelevant? If only
29 Nov 2012
The Church of Englands failure to accept women bishops is embarrassing, but solutions short of disestablishment are absurd, argues Paul Demarty
Ukip fostering row: Who’s fit to be a parent?
29 Nov 2012
If members of mainstream parties should not be barred from fostering, asks Eddie Ford, what about us extremists?
BBC crisis: Child abuse and desperate diversions
22 Nov 2012
Sections of the bourgeois press are attempting to conceal their own crisis by hammering the BBC, writes Paul Demarty
Ireland abortion scandal: Scrap the eighth amendment
22 Nov 2012
The current storm that has erupted over abortion rights shows no sign of abating, writes Anne Mc Shane
Sex: Ethical porn and exploitation
15 Nov 2012
Sarah McDonald reviews: Anne G Sabo, 'After pornified: how women are transforming pornography and why it really matters'. Zero Books, 2012, pp245, £12.99