Seven months on from the Sri Lankan popular uprising, Janaka Biyanwila looks at how government spin, backed up with state violence, is attempting to keep a lid on popular discontent.
Demonstrations in more than 260 towns took place across France on February 11, the fourth day of action to defend pensions, as the Pensions Bill began its four-week debate in the National Assembly, reports John Mullen.
It seems like no government or senior public servant realised the Robodebt scheme was illegal. But the idea that the Coalition government didn’t know exactly what it was doing is preposterous, argues Zane Alcorn.
Malaysian socialist Soh Sook Hwa, addressing the recent Socialist Alliance national conference, talked about the need for action and solidarity to confront the climate crisis. Susan Price reports.