whither ‘greens organise’ ?

'Greens Organise’ launch at the Manchester Mechanics Institute 8/9/2024. Deeply disappointed by the Labour Left under Jeremy Corbyn, the collapse of  Momentum and the demise of The World Transformed , a series of ongoing conversations about the possibility of ‘a new party of the  left’ have been taking place over the past couple of years … Continue reading whither ‘greens organise’ ?

stonewall’s u-turn on the definition of transphobia

Widely recognised as  experts on discrimination towards LGBTIQA+ members and leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI ) training accreditation body, Stonewall has quietly done a  U-turn in their definition of transphobia. This is their new version: Transphobia Prejudice or negative attitudes or beliefs or views about trans people. This include the fear or dislike of … Continue reading stonewall’s u-turn on the definition of transphobia

what the green party need is the working class

In the multiple forms of oppression relating to sex, race, religion, gender or sexuality adopted by 'intersectional' greens, class is often named but rarely explored or developed. Class has in effect and broadly been ignored.   This is because  a production-rooted theory of class which explains how discrimination and other forms of oppression structure class … Continue reading what the green party need is the working class

Aviation, degrowth and the working class  

With “further and faster growth" at the top of the new Labour government’s agenda, it should not come as any surprise that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking again at plans to build a third runway at Heathrow airport and/or a second runway at Gatwick and increased capacity at Luton airport.   Leading up to her … Continue reading Aviation, degrowth and the working class