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The fierce urgency of now

After decades, a progressive president in Guatemala

Syriza was already in the trajectory of transforming into a “modern” European social democratic party that has disengaged from a commitment to organised members, grassroots organisations and bodies elected by and accountable to the rank and file.

The horror sinks in around the world

Europe’s left movements and parties are facing tougher challenges

Major strikes in Iran and the UK, repression in Germany and Swaziland, and more

Socialist parties, social movements, anti-militarism, and other hot takes

The left-wing party’s embrace of austerity created the conditions for a parasitic and cruel oligarchy to return.

Uruguayan Unions Against Venezuela Invasion, Russian Left, Indigenous in French Guiana, Tribute to a Comrade, Kurds in Turkey, Greece Today, More on Haiti, Farmers Face Down India's Rulers

Greece's SYRIZA Takes On Rightists, Palestine Left Regroups, India Reds' Electoral Blues, Crackdown in Zimbabwe, Podemos Splitting, Japan's Feminist Unions, Land Defenders in Canada