Socialism from Below
Socialist Aotearoa is a revolutionary socialist network active in movements against capitalism, racism and war. We are affiliated to the International Socialist Tendency.
Latest Articles
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Doppelganger, by Naomi Klein.
A review by Socialist Aotearoa member Maria. If you only read one book over summer, make it this one. Entertaining, lucid, smart and surprisingly optimistic, Klein’s look at the ‘Mirror World’ of conspiracy theories and our ‘doppelganger’ selves is a much-needed deep dive into views and behaviours we often dismiss as plain nuts. Klein makes Read more
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“Transgender Resistance” by Laura Miles
An Insightful Examination of Transgender Struggles and Solidarity, a review by Socialist Aotearoa member Melissa. Transgender people have always existed but when did transgender oppression begin? “Transgender Resistance” is a compelling and thorough exploration of the historical, social, and political dimensions of transgender struggles. This book gives a clear understanding of why socialism is important Read more
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The Middle East Ablaze: Join the resistance to the widening war.
Come Along To Our Public Meeting When: 7pm Thursday 10 October Where: Unite Union 486 New North Road, Kingsland.Speakers include Rana from the Freedom Flotilla! TODAY Lebanon to Palestine: Middle east on fire – imperialism, resistance and revolution Join us for this event discussing the growing war, resisting Israeli genocide and imperialism – and strategies for Read more
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A Very Capitalist Condition: A History And Politics of Disability’ by Roddy Slorach: An article by Socialist Aotearoa member Melissa
The introduction to the 2024 edition of ‘A Very Capitalist Condition: A History And Politics of Disability’ by Roddy Slorach outlines why capitalism is so harmful for disabled people, followed by a call to action: “All forms of oppression are rooted in a society which forces humans to compete with each other from the nursery Read more
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Why You Should Be a Socialist: The Case for Revolution by Sophia Beach and Lewis Nielsen (Bookmarks Publications) – A Review by Socialist Aotearoa member Maria.
If you would like to get a copy of this book to read, please reach out to us on Facebook or via our email. “The whole system. Shut it down!” This chant, so familiar to anyone who’s joined a march or rally in recent times, is music to every revolutionary socialist’s ears. Indeed, to anyone Read more
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French Elections : Antifascist Victory and Deep Political Crisis
Many thousands of antifascists celebrated all night in rallies around the country on Sunday evening, as the news came through of the second round election results in France. It had been widely feared that the far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, would be forming a government this week. Instead they Read more
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Some notes on the Second Round Election Results in France
By Jon Mullen, French Election Correspondent and comrade As dozens of antifascist demonstrations are about to begin across France, in opposition to the now over 200 far right MPs, here are some initial thoughts on the results France is plunged into a deep political crisis which will last for some time. Every political configuration is Read more
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The Fascists, a New Popular Front and the Crisis in France
23.06.2024 – John Mullen One week before the first round of legislative elections, the Telegraph in London headlines on a “nationalist revolution” in France. The situation is changing constantly, with the far-right Rassemblement national (National Rally), led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, at 35% in the polls and being predicted to get more Read more
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7 PM Thursday 20th June Movie Night Fundraiser for Migrant Workers Association
The Wind That Shakes The Barley starring Cillian Murphy is a great movie, a fast-moving account of Ireland’s war of independence against Britain and of the civil war that marked the first year of nationalist Ireland’s self-government. To try and raise funds for the Migrant Workers Association in their struggle against employers who have taken Read more
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DPAC Aotearoa with Disabled United NZ and SCA: Fund Disability Supports – Hands off Whaikaha!
Hands Off Whaikaha! Fund Disability Supports rally is on Sunday 26th May. “The word ‘Whaikaha’ is closely associated with Maaka Tibble, a Ngāti Porou kaumatua, who has worked in the disability world for decades, including as a founding member of the Māori Disability Leadership Group.” ( Whaikaha.govt.nz ). We must not let this word be Read more
Where do we stand?
The two richest men in Aotearoa own as much wealth as the bottom 1.4 million people. Wages in this country have been stagnant for 30 years. Public services are at breaking point. We have the worst housing crisis of any OECD country. Our government, whether National or Labour, sets policies — from tax cuts to trade deals — which always favour the rich.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Quality education and healthcare; fair pay; dignity at work; homes for life: these things should not be luxuries, they should be human rights. We could live in a society which favoured working people rather than a tiny corporate elite…
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