Baltimore bridge collapse: how exploitation caved in on itself and led to worker deaths
As the Coast Guard ends its search for six missing construction workers, the US laments over preventable deaths
For survivors of Johannesburg building fire, justice must include dignified housing
While a commission is probing the uSindiso building fire, that killed 76, social justice organizations have amplified calls to address the severe lack of affordable housing
Eagle Pass stand-off: what’s really behind the border dispute?
The Biden administration has worked to continue Trump’s border wall by any means necessary, including by waiving dozens of federal laws
Dutch conservatives cede ground to far-right, Left challenged to fight back
As right-wing parties are set for a long drawn negotiation to form a coalition, widespread racism in the Netherlands is set to be bolstered by the election results
The people reclaim the Dublin streets rampaged by right-wing mobs
Following the outbreak of violent riots perpetuated by far-right groups, Irish working class groups marched in solidarity with those affected by the xenophobic violence
The Netherlands’ turn to the radical right
The PVV party of far-right politician Geert Wilders’ clinched a historic victory in parliamentary elections and may form government
Court reduces sentence of Italian ex-mayor for pro-refugee policies
Domenico Lucano was internationally lauded for his exemplary initiatives to resettle refugees coming to his commune in Italy. However, in 2018, Italian authorities charged him with multiple accusations of abetting illegal migration to the country.
When we speak about humanity we speak about socialism, says leader of South African shack dwellers’ movement
Thapelo Mohapi, General Secretary of Abahlali baseMjondolo, speaks to Peoples Dispatch on the eve of the International Dilemmas of Humanity conference
Johannesburg fire is the result of neglect and discrimination against poor and workers
Thapelo Mohapi, General Secretary of Abahlali baseMjondolo, talks about the neglect of the poor and working people that led to at least 77 deaths in a recent fire in Johannesburg. He also explains the rampant xenophobia in the aftermath of that horrific tragedy
Progressives in Cyprus condemn racist attack on migrants in Chloraka
Over a period of time, Chloraka has seen rising tensions between migrants, many of them from Syria, and far-right xenophobic sections within the local community. Progressive sections claim that the situation created in Chloraka is the result of a lack of a comprehensive migration policy
South Africa’s social movements lead resistance to organized xenophobia and state inaction
Since 2021, a ‘vigilante’ group called Operation Dudula has carried out actions targeting people perceived to be foreign nationals. A group of social movements, including the militant shack dwellers’ movement Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), have gone to court against Operation Dudula and the alleged complicity of the South African state
Progressives in Ireland protest austerity and xenophobic attacks on refugees
A mounting cost-of-living crisis in Ireland has been used by far-right groups to fan the flames of xenophobia. Progressives have called out the government’s policies as the real reason
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