Why, in our democracy, is there so little appetite for proper public scrutiny? (Day 3 of our 7 day series)

I voted for President Obama in 2008 and 2012, and now President Trump in 2016. Here are my reasons.  

Much left-wing commentary would have us believe that Trump’s elevation signals the end of days. But the many who feel marginalised by the relentless march of neoliberalism may beg to differ.

A Trump presidency poses a grave threat to human rights—not only in the US but also worldwide.  For human rights advocates, it can’t be business as usual.

Passive, spectator politics is not an option. It is up to the activists to prove that maintaining a party in movement is possible over the long term. Español

Polish sociologist Slawomir Sierakowski discusses the "Trumpification" of Europe and what the US election means for Russia, the Baltic States and Poland.

Latin America is increasingly exploiting its renewable energy potential. New wind and solar projects are under construction across the region thanks to partnerships with Chinese energy companies. Español Português

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States may provide China the opportunity to take over the leadership of the battle against climate change. Español Português

"All the problems in education you can relate back to the coercion in schools. To me the forcing of children is really against the rights of the child."

Ramin Farhangi in conversation with Rosemary Bechler and Arleen Pimentel at the 2016 World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg.

New evidence throws light on the origins of the Russian-Ukrainian war. 

The white working class reading of recent American history may be more accurate than that of many progressive activists.

While the results of the US election should be respected, Democrats (and liberals everywhere) must rapidly begin organizing to push back. There is simply too much at stake.

As Marx pointed out, the revolution comes like a thief in the night when no one is expecting it.