Events… The Great Escape 25 Sep 20126 Oct 2012 Documentary about the escape of 38 IRA POWs from Longkesh on September 25th 1983.
International… Interview With Marta Harnecker On The Latin American Left 21 Sep 201225 Sep 2012 Marta Harnecker defines herself as a Marxist-Leninist “popular educator.” A Chilean, she was a student of philosopher Louis Althusser, a Catholic student leader and a member of the socialist government…
Politics Hillsborough And The Battle Of Orgreave: One Police Force, Two Disgraces 13 Sep 201214 Sep 2012 I was still at school during the Miners strike and the NCB Scottish headquarters was right next to my school so everyday we would go down and stand with the…
International… Eugene Debs And The Ideas Of Socialism 12 Sep 201213 Sep 2012 On 12th September 1918 US socialist leader Eugene Debs was found guilty of sedition for speaking out against the 1914-1918 War during his famous speech in Canton, Ohio. Debs called…
International… The Wobblies 10 Sep 201212 Sep 2012 The 1979 documentary The Wobblies telling the story of the International Workers of the World. It includes some great footage, Wobblies art and interviews with past members. While the film offers…
Culture… The British Ideology 3 Sep 201226 Nov 2012 By Jim Slaven So the Olympics are over and it is time to reflect on the significance of London 2012. While the coverage has been extensive, none of it has…
International… Vietnamese Declaration Of Independence 2 Sep 20123 Sep 2012 On September 2nd 1945 Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France and Japan. He read the declaration of independence to crowds in Hanoi. "All men are created equal. They…
Events… Sean Cole and Alfie Collie 29 Aug 201216 Sep 2012 Footage of a very good speech from Brian Leeson of Eirigi on the 90th anniversary of the execution by Free State forces of Fianna Eireann volunteers Sean Cole and Alfie…
Ireland… Hang Up Your Brightest Colours – Michael Collins 22 Aug 201227 Aug 2012 Michael Collins was shot dead 90 years ago today. Below is the 1973 Kenneth Griffiths film Hang Up Your Brightest Colours, which was originally suppressed by British censors. Also below…
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