November 2004Editorial | News | Features |
Columns | Letters | Arts | Books EditorialThe Whole World is WatchingGeorge Bush's re-election ensures that the mass murder in Iraq will continue. News ReviewUniting Round the Key Issuesby Lindsey German
Lindsey German reports from the successful first annual conference of Respect. Anthropology: The Pitter-Patter of Tiny Feetby Pete Wearden
The discovery of a new hominid species is a major blow to those trying to reduce human beings to a set of genes. Some 'scientists' were reported to be looking for a gene for homelessness! Thailand: Muslims Treated 'Like Cattle'by Giles Ji Ungpakorn
At least 80 Muslims were massacred by the Thai authorities on 25 October. Civil Service: Strike Bowlersby Dave Davies
The battle for the future of the civil service has begun. Homophobia: Heaven and Hell on London's Streetsby Andrew Stone
When Nazi nail bomber David Copeland blew up the Admiral Duncan pub in 1999, barman David Morley escaped with minor burns. Last month he was murdered in what the police treated as a homophobic hate crime. Israel and Palestine: Questions of Leadershipby Anne Ashford
Two events in the last week of October threw the contradictory relationship between the Palestinian and Israeli leaderships into sharp relief. 'Socialist Worker' Appeal: Keep on Movingby Candy Udwin
Socialist Worker is on the move. It has been redesigned with a new look and feel aimed at opening the paper to the movement. Climate Change: Reaping a Whirlwindby Ian Rappel
Tony Blair has intervened to ensure that British power stations and industries will be given increased allowances to emit carbon dioxide (CO2) over the next three years. Nestlé: The Questionable Ethics of Profiteeringby Rion Hall
Nine out of ten cats might prefer Whiskas, but would they swap brands if doing so meant supporting cats less fortunate than themselves? Presumably this is how Nestlé would like us cat owners to react to their latest piece of 'cause-related marketing'. Tomlinson Report: Could Do Betterby Moira Nolan
Mike Tomlinson's report on education provision for 14 to 19 year olds in England and Wales is timely. Feature ArticlesResistance: While Baghdad Burnsby Riverbend
Baghdad Burning is a weblog written by a 25 year old Iraqi woman living in Baghdad, who uses the pseudonym Riverbend. For over a year she has described her experiences of the occupation. Path of Greatest Resistanceby Ian Birchall
Bush and Blair's denunciation of Iraqi insurgents as 'criminals' and 'terrorists' recalls the experience of the French Resistance and the Algerian war of independence. The Rebel's Weaponby Jean-Paul Sartre
In 1961 Frantz Fanon, a leader of the Algerian National Liberation Front, wrote the inspirational book The Wretched of the Earth. French socialist, philosopher and writer Jean-Paul Sartre wrote an extended introduction to Fanon's important work. Here we reprint extracts from Sartre's essay calling on the French left to support the Algerian struggle and see it as their own. Obituary: The Infinite Searchby Alex Callinicos
There is much to celebrate in the work of the French philosopher Jacques Derrida, says Alex Callinicos. Palestine: Goes with the Territoryby Anne Ashford
Palestinian activists speak to Anne Ashford about their strategies to end the current occupation. Diagnosis: Psychopathic Tendenciesby Emma Bircham
The Corporation is the latest anti-capitalist blockbuster to hit our screens. Emma Bircham spoke to writer Joel Bakan about the rise of corporate power and his optimism that we can fight it. Cyprus: Beyond the Boundaryby Phaedon Vassiliades
Why did Greek Cypriots reject the UN plan to reunite the island? Phaedon Vassiliades of Workers' Democracy looks beyond the accusation of nationalism. ColumnsWatch Out, Oughton's Aboutby The Walrus
The Treasury's money saving schemes hide the real public finance leaks. The Monster at the Doorby Mike Davis
Avian flu could cause an epidemic far more catastrophic than many politicians are prepared to admit. Not So Awkward Nowby Chris Harman
Why some union leaders have buckled over the occupation of Iraq. You Don't Sayby Martin Empson
How the FBI have tried to gag Indymedia. Blue Velvetby Andrew Stone
The post-Soviet world is still waiting for the promised freedom and democracy. LettersNo Mercy for the Mercenariesby Abdul-Nasser J G Baston
Andrew Stone refers to Mark Thatcher's arrest regarding the failed coup in Equatorial Guinea as 'shining a light on a much larger imperial cabal' ('Some Mother's Son', October SR). A Day to Remember and Inspireby Ken Montague
I recently floated with comrades in my SWP district the idea of reviving the annual commemoration of the Paris Commune. What's the Frequency, Kerry?by Brian Benson
I've just read your article 'The Beat to Beat Bush With' (October SR). US: No Representation within Occupationby Keith Flett
I read with interest Andrew Stone's article on Iraqi trade unions (October SR), something that is currently being quite hotly debated in the British trade union movement. Man of Steelby John Wood-Cowling
Thank you for the Paul Foot tribute - wonderful stuff. He Didn't Start the Fireby Joe Hartney
Stephen Philips' review of Tony Scott's new movie Man on Fire was misleading, especially in his comparison with Rambo (October SR). Opportunity Missedby Cerrie Burnel
Inside I'm Dancing (reviewed in October SR) filled me with joy, pulled on the strings of my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Arts ReviewFilm Two Worlds Collideby Mike Gonzalez
Mike Gonzalez speaks to Chilean director Andres Wood. The Naked Truthby Judith Orr
Review of 'Uncovered: The War on Iraq', director Robert Greenwald Mind Games Revisitedby Nick Grant
Review of 'The Manchurian Candidate', director Jonathan Demme Reincarnation Gameby Liv Lewitschnik
Review of 'Birth', director Jonathan Glazer Movienewsby Stephen Philip
Radical documentaries - Iraq war on film - London Film Festival highlights Theatre There's No Place Like Homeby Moira Nolan
Review of 'Buried Child' by Sam Shepherd, National Theatre, London Art Art Escapes the Gallery Wallsby Ed Hall
Review of The 2004 Turner Prize, Tate Britain, London Video, TV, DVD Hostage to Misfortuneby Clare Fermont
Review of 'Good Morning, Night', director Marco Bellochio Music Everybody Knowsby Beth Stone
Review of 'Real Gone' by Tom Waits East Meets Westby Paula Champion and Jenny Taylor
Review of 'Tékitoi?' by Rachid Taha The Revolution will be Personalby Mobeen Azhar
Review of 'The Beautiful Struggle' by Talib Kweli Opera Sex Transcends the Barriersby Sabby Sagall
Review of 'Don Giovanni' by Wolfgang Mozart, English National Opera Books ReviewOne Day It Will Arriveby John Newsinger
John Newsinger marvels at a revolutionary fantasy. Vested Interestsby Anthony Hayward
Review of 'Tell Me No Lies', editor John Pilger, Jonathan Cape £20 Rallying Pointby Kim Harrison
Review of 'Louise Michel', editor Nic Maclellan, Ocean £9.99 Too Smart By Halfby Pat Stack
Review of 'Oh, Play That Thing' by Roddy Doyle, Jonathan Cape £16.99 Mobilise Millionsby James Meadway
Review of 'Anti-Capitalism: Where Next?', editor Hannah Dee, Bookmarks £6 Exploding in Angerby Suzie Wylie
Review of 'The Shadow Knows', Adrian Mitchell, Bloodaxe £9.95 Brutal and Corruptby Tony Phillips
Review of 'IOU', Noreena Hertz, Fourth Estate £16.99 Friday Night, Saturday Morningby Beccy Reese
Review of 'The Myths of Zionism', John Rose, Pluto £14.99 Age Shall Not Weary Himby Paul Sillett
Review of 'Dare to be a Daniel', Tony Benn, Hutchinson £17.99 Bookbriefsby Sarah Ensor
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