Tuesday 1 March-13 MarchFairtrade fortnight Thousands of local events organised by the Fairtrade Foundation. Go to www.fairtrade.org.uk for more information
Tony Benn reviews Paul Foot’s last book, The Vote: How It Was Won and How It Was Undermined.
In the light of Paul Foot’s last book, The Vote: How It Was Won and How It Was Undermined, Paul O’Brien discusses the link between the vote and the fight for democracy
In the third part of our series on National Liberation, Simon Basketter charts the downfall of Rhodesia’s white elite
It has been a long battle with the establishment to get some justice. When we invaded Iraq, I thought this war was just. So did my son.
The families of the six British army military policemen, including Tom Keys, killed in Iraq a year and half ago are demanding action against senior officers.
The assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri in Beirut on 14 February has provided the opportunity for US officials to turn the spotlight on Syria. The US was swift to accuse it of destablising Lebanon and sponsoring terrorism.
The funeral of assassinated former prime minister Hariri saw hundreds of thousands take to the streets in a parade of strength by the Lebanese opposition.
Saturday 26 FebruaryPalestine Solidarity Campaign conference, 10.30am, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1.Phone 020 7700 6192 for more details
Malcolm X was gunned down on 21 February 1965 as he addressed a political rally in Harlem, New York. The entire US establishment heaved a sigh of relief. The New York Times’ editorial the day after Malcolm’s murder said:
Malcolm X was assassinated 40 years ago this week. His ideas can continue to inspire us in the struggle for liberation today, says Cheryl Garvey
