If fascism is understood as the extreme denial of the basic principles of liberal thought, that is, of bourgeois democracy, what nowadays is called the far-right or simply fascism can be taken as the modern version of fascism. It never disappeared and it is now merely being reborn with new characteristics but retaining the foundations of yesteryear.
Politics
Lessons from the anti-nuclear movement for pro-Palestine activists
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) in the 1980s and the pro-Palestine movement have both faced intense scrutiny and demonization. Despite operating in different contexts, both share common strategies and challenges in countering negative portrayals. Understanding how the CND operated can provide a roadmap for the progressive movements of today. […]
Echoes of resistance: “The seed of the sacred fig”
At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof was honoured with the Special Jury Award for his film “The seed of the sacred fig”. In his acceptance speech, Rasoulof highlighted the plight of his fellow actors who were unable to attend the festival due to the regime in […]
The human condition in the face of genocidal practice
People such as Benjamin Netanyahu are necessary for humanity. Yes, this sentence sounds terrible, but it makes sense in reality. Germán Ayala Osorio Let me explain. Being inherently genocidal, Netanyahu has had some judgmental parties remind him, and especially the rest of the world, that, despite the terrible […]
Roaming feminisms in Latin America, the other revolution
In an open public lecture, University College London professor, Claire Lindsey, will speak o n the impact of ‘women travellers’ in Latin American history, and how the experience of these women hold rich potential for new feminist movements. Harry Allen It is often said that Latin American feminism […]