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Middle East on the Brink of Falling into the Abyss - Stop the slaughter in Gaza! 1:37:44

1y ago1:37:44

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In this special episode of World to Win we discuss the brutal and murderous onslaught on Gaza and the war-crisis in Israel-Palestine. Darragh interviewed Bayan, Tuvaal and Yasha of Socialist Struggle Movement (ISA in Israel-Palestine) on monday 6 november. For over a month the world has looked on in horror at the barbaric actions of the Israeli sta…

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Trans Rights and Lives Under Attack - Socialist Struggle for Trans Liberation! 51:07

1+ y ago51:07

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Globally we’ve seen a ramping up of attacks on trans lives but we also see instances of a fightback and a deep radicalization amongst queer youth who are searching for the best means to resist the onslaught. Halfway through Pride month it's clear: around the world a new generation of LGBTQIA people are reclaiming this day as one of militant struggl…

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Update on Revolutionary Uprising in Iran 24:18

2y ago24:18

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Political update and analysis for International Socialist Alternative seminar on 22 October discussing the unfolding mass movement in Iran.

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“Woman, Life, Freedom” - Socialists Discuss Revolutionary Movement in Iran 58:31

2y ago58:31

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This interview was recorded on wednesday 12 october so will inevitably miss some of the more recent developments. Yaara and Toya talk with Sarah of the Sozialistische LinksPartei (ISA in Austria) about the revolutionary mass movement in Iran.

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2022 International Abortion Rights Day: Socialist Feminists Fight Right-Wing Attacks | World to Win Ep 75 45:20

2y ago45:20

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In this Episode Toya and Yaara talk with Kshama Sawant (ISA in the US), Ruth Coppinger (ISA in Ireland), and Anne (ISA in Germany) about the fight for abortion rights. Plus, an additional report from Andrea (ISA in China/Hong Kong/Taiwan) about shifting reproductive rights policies in China, and a shout out Swedish activists.…

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The Start of Climate Armageddon? 45:37

2y ago45:37

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In this episode Toya and Yaara talk to Meaghan of Socialist Alternative (ISA In the US) and Connor of Socialist Alternative England, Wales & Scotland about the extreme weather events in the northern hemisphere over the past few months.

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A New Pink Tide? Crisis and Class Struggle in Latin America 58:15

2y ago58:15

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Toya and Darragh talk to Julia and André of Liberdade, Socialismo e Revoluçao (ISA in Brazil) and Josafat of Alternativa Socialista (ISA in Mexico) about Latin America: a region that has been historically plagued by inequality, poverty and violent repression but also mass revolts, extreme political polarization and elements of revolution and counte…

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Inflation Out of Control: World Economy in Crisis 1:02:48

2y ago1:02:48

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In this episode, Yaara and Toya talk with Claire and Tom about the crisis world economy. Toya also discusses the mass protests against the overturning of Roe v. Wade and abortion rights in the U.S.

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Northern Ireland: Historic Election Marks New Era of Crisis for ‘Peace Process’ 56:43

2y ago56:43

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In this episode Yaara and Darragh talk to Amy and Chris about the Assembly election in Northern Ireland, where Sinn Féin emerged as the largest party, the first non-Unionist party to do so in the 101-year history of the state.

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Abortion Rights Are Under Attack! Socialist-Feminist Struggle in the US 56:14

2y ago56:14

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In this episode Yaara and Darragh talks to Keely, Laura, and Noel about the struggles around Roe v. Wade in the U.S., and the struggles for abortion rights internationally.

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Marxist Approach to Fighting the Far-Right in France and Internationally 43:30

2y ago43:30

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In this episode Darragh talks to Andy of Socialist Alternative (ISA in the US) and Nico of PSL-LSP (ISA in Belgium) about the French presidential elections, radicalization on the right, with and the dangerous growth of the far-right. In the absence of a strong left, much of the genuine anger towards the system can be exploited by some of these forc…

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Global Revolt against Price Hikes in the Making 57:37

2+ y ago57:37

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In this episode Yaara and Darragh talk to André and Cedric (both on the International Executive of ISA) about the global food price rises, the devastating impact this is having on working people across the globe, the potential for explosive movements to develop but also the type of program required to point a way out of the crisis.…

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"Don’t Say Gay" - Attacks on LGBTQ+ in the US and the fightback 55:13

2+ y ago55:13

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In this episode Toya and Yaara talk to Marie, Emerson and Graciela of Socialist Alternative (ISA in the US) about the attacks on LGBTQ people but also the fightback that exists. It seems like every week in the US another governor is signing into law some hateful bill that further attacks the rights of LGBTQ people in their state. This year along th…

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Marxism, War & Revolution 59:32

2+ y ago59:32

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In this episode we welcome a new host alongside Toya. They interview Geert of the LSP-PSL (ISA in Belgium) and Connor of Socialist Alternative (ISA in England, Wales & Scotland) about what socialists propose to stop war. What are the material roots of war and how have they been stopped in the past?

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No to war in Ukraine! - Anti-war Anti-Imperialist Special 42:26

2+ y ago42:26

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In this special episode Yaara and Toya talk Valeriy of International Socialist Alternative about the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine. As we recorded this episode on Sunday 27 February, Russian armed battalions were still entering the country by land, air and sea, with ferocious fighting taking place, and towns and cities are falling to Putin…

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Organizing the Unorganized - Coffee Shop Workers Union Drive 32:27

2+ y ago32:27

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In this episode Yaara and Toya talk to Sam, barista and member of Socialist Alternative (ISA in the US) and Amy, barista, branch secretary for Unite in Northern Ireland and member of the Socialist Party (ISA in Ireland, North & South) about the ongoing wave of coffee shop workers - specifically at Starbucks - filing for union recognition in the US.…

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UK Politics - Prince Andrew, Tory crisis and Corbyn's New Left Party 56:16

2+ y ago56:16

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In this week's episode Yaara talks to Claire and Tom of @Socialist Alternative (ISA in England, Wales & Scotland) about recent political events in Britain with the case of Prince Andrew, the crisis of the Tory government after the ‘Bring Your Own Bottle’ Scandal and the possibility of Jeremy Corbyn launching a New Left Party.…

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Revolt and Repression in Kazakhstan - A Marxist Analysis 46:54

3y ago46:54

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In this week's episode Yaara and Toya talk to Rob Jones of the International Executive of ISA about the situation in Kazakhstan with the massive revolt against the government and the brutal repression in which at least 225 have been killed and thousands arrested as foreign troops arrived.

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Marxist Review of new hit movie "Don't Look Up" 58:53

3y ago58:53

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Toya and Yaara are reunited for an interview with Tuvaal of Socialist Struggle (ISA in Israel & Palestine) and Manus of the Socialist Party (ISA in Ireland, North & South) about Adam McKay's new blockbuster movie "Don't Look Up".

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Socialists Defeat Rightwing Recall in Seattle - interview with Kshama Sawant 29:35

3y ago29:35

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Toya interviews socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant after the defeat of a racist, right-wing recall against het office, backed by big business.

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The Struggle for Trans Rights 41:17

3y ago41:17

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In this episode we hear from Marie about the struggle for trans rights, including the recent Netflix walkouts and trans rights protests in the BLM movement. From the reactionary rhetoric of figures like Dave Chappelle and J.K Rowling, to right wing legislative attacks to outright violence, trans people are under threat globally.…

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 55:57

3y ago55:57

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In this episode we'll be hearing from four guests about the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Ni Una Menos mass movements against gender based violence in Latin America, the movements on abortion rights from Poland, over the Marea Verde in Latin America to the Texas abortion Ban. We'll also hear reports from the m…

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China’s overlapping Crises, CCP’s crackdowns and Evergrande 47:46

3y ago47:46

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In this episode we're talking to three writers for chinaworker.info (ISA's Chinese website) about the multiple and overlapping crises facing the CCP-regime in China. From the property bubble over the demogrpahic crisis to the multiple crackdowns, creating new problems. Find out more about our solidarity campaign against repression in China & Hong K…

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Kshama Solidarity Campaign: Fight the Undemocratic Recall Campaign! 41:49

3y ago41:49

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In this episode, we're joined by Emily and Logan from Seattle to talk about why a right-wing, corporate-backed recall campaign against Kshama Sawant - the independent socialist city councilmember - matters not just in Seattle, but nationally and internationally. Plus, we hear Kshama's own perspective from her time talking on Briahna Joy Gray's podc…

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Abortion Ban in Texas: Protest, Strike, and Fight Back! 42:52

3y ago42:52

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After the draconian abortion ban was passed in Texas, what do socialists say we should do to fight back? It took a mass movement to win Roe v. Wade in the 1970s - including a mass strike - and it will take a similar movement today to defend and extend abortion rights. We're joined by Grace (ISA in the United States) and Maite (ISA in Mexico) to dis…

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Capitalism is Killing the Planet - Fight for International Socialism! 53:23

3y ago53:23

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In this episode we're talking about the unfolding climate disaster and how to fight it, with Haritha from the Socialist Party (ISA in Ireland) and Connor of Socialist Alternative (ISA in England, Wales & Scotland). We'll also hightlight International Socialist Alternative's new climate campaign towards the COP26 in Glasgow in November.…

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Taliban Takeover: Afghan People Face Bitter Outcome of US Occupation 37:57

3y ago37:57

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In this episode we're analysing the Taliban takeover from a socialist perspective and what it means for the Afghan population after 20 years of US occupation. We're talking to Rob of the International Executive of ISA about these issues and how to build solidarity.

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Marxist Theory Past & Present - The Communist Manifesto 1:03:00

3y ago1:03:00

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In this episode we're talking about the Communist Manifesto, first published in 1848. What lessons does it still hold in the current period of crisis and turmoil, where millions of workers and young people are searching for an alternative to capitalism? We’ve invited Sebastian of the Sozialistische LinksPartei (ISA in Austria) and Becci of Socialis…

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Haiti - Imperialism & Capitalism Wreak Havoc 37:40

3+ y ago37:40

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In this episode we're talking about the assassination of Haiti's president, Jovenal Moïse, by hired mercenaries last month. Eric and Eljeer of Socialist Alternative (ISA in the US) will expand on how this happened, in the context of deepening economic and social turmoil in Haiti - the poorest country in the western hemisphere.…

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Cryptocurrencies - a Marxist Analysis 47:36

3+ y ago47:36

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In this episode we're talking about the growing support for the use of cryptocurrencies. We're talking to Manus of the Socialist Party (ISA in Ireland) and Tony of Socialist Alternative (ISA in the US) about how cryptocurrencies work, why so many are investing in it and what its popularity says about the current state of capitalism.…

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Marxist Theory Past and Present - Lenin's State & Revolution 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

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This week on World to Win we're digging back into some Marxist classics looking at one of Lenin's most essential written contributions to Marxism - State and Revolution. Lenin's exposure of the sham of capitalist democracy still rings true in today's world. We're talking to Laura from the Socialist Party in Ireland and Per-Åke from Rättvisepartiet …

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Latin America is Rising Up Again 54:47

3+ y ago54:47

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In this episode we’re turning to Latin America. In Colombia, Peru, Chile, Brazil and all over, the winds of resistance are blowing in mass struggles and in election victories for the Left. We’re talking to André, from the ISA International Executive and leading member of Liberdade Socialismo e Revolucao, our Brazilian section and David Sanz, from P…

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Marxist Theory Past and Present - Trotsky’s Permanent Revolution 47:56

3+ y ago47:56

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In this episode we're digging up some marxist theory. Specifically, Leon Trotsky's theory of Permanent Revolution. We'll be talking about what lead him to formulate it and how it was confirmed through the events in 1917 Russia and elsewhere as well as it's relevance for today in situations like in Belarus, Myanmar, etc.…

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Class Struggle in Biden’s America 51:51

3+ y ago51:51

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In this episode we're taking a look at the situation facing working class people more than 100 days into the Biden administration. Were talking to ISA members from Socialist Alternative (US), the Kshama Solidarity campaign and the Socialist Alternative Black Caucus. We're asking ask them what the socialist analysis is of the Biden presidency so far…

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Horrific Bloodshed in Gaza: International Solidarity & Rebellion of Palestinian Youth 51:45

3+ y ago51:45

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This episode we are discussing the situation in Gaza and Palestine with members of Socialist Struggle Movement (ISA in Israel & Palestine) who have been at protests on the ground and are actively building solidarity against the brutal oppression taking place.

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Capitalism and Sports: Revolt against the European Super League || World to Win Ep 42 58:20

3+ y ago58:20

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This episode we're discussing sports under capitalism. We've invited Suzanne Wrack (football journalist at the Guardian) and John Hird (member of Socialismo Revolucionario - ISA in the Spanish state) to talk about football/soccer and the revolt against the proposed European Super League.

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India Can’t Breathe - Bolsonaro Genocide in Brazil || World to Win Ep 41 50:29

3+ y ago50:29

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This episode we are placing our focus back on the pandemic and looking a bit deeper into the situation in India and Brazil. We're talking to Cedric, who's a member of the International Executive of ISA and currently in India, about the catastrophic health situation in the country at the hands of the Modi government. We're also talking to André (mem…

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United Kingdom: Game Over? || World to Win Ep 40 54:39

3+ y ago54:39

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After the Brexit debacle, an enormous Covid death toll and the worst recession in 300 years, we're now seeing protests and rioting in Northern Ireland and rising calls for independence in Scotland and Wales. So in this episode we talk to Daniel from Northern Ireland, a member of the Socialist Party (ISA in Ireland) and Claire Laker Mansfield in Lon…

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World Economic Crisis: Is Modern Monetary Theory a Solution? || World to Win Ep 39 59:25

3+ y ago59:25

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In this episode we talk to Tom and Tony of Socialist Alternative (US) about prospects for the global economy - a year after the pandemic triggered a huge economic crisis - as well as what solutions are being discussed, like Modern Monetary Theory. What is it? Does it work or doesn't it? Read Tony's article on MMT here: https://internationalsocialis…

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150th Anniversary of the Paris Commune || World to Win Ep 38 50:10

3+ y ago50:10

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In this episode we talk to Harper of the Socialist Party (Ireland) and Paul of Socialist Alternative (ISA in England, Wales & Scotland) about the heroic working class struggle that took place in Paris 150 years ago. Read Harper's article on the Paris Commmune: https://internationalsocialist.net/en...…

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The Revolutionary Legacy of Martin Luther King and Ida B Wells || World to Win Ep 37 52:49

3+ y ago52:49

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In this episode we talk to Eljeer and Quinn of Socialist Alternative (US) about the rich, revolutionary history of two leaders of the black liberation movement, the preacher MLK and Ida B Wells, who was a civil rights journalist. Their contributions to the struggle are especially important at a time when many people are questioning what is the way …

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The Socialist Feminist Origins of International Women's Day || World to Win Ep 32 45:15

3+ y ago45:15

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This week's episode is part 1 of a two part special around International Women's Day. Today we're diving into IWD's socialist-feminist origins, the feminist work of Clara Zetkin and women in revolutionary movements.

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Covid and Economic Depression Threaten Women’s Gains: Organise, Fight Back! || World to Win Ep 33 57:32

3+ y ago57:32

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This week's episode is part 2 of a two part special around International Women's Day. Today we're talking about how the developing economic crisis and the pandemic that that triggered it in 2020 pose a real threat to the gains women have made in previous decades. It shows that socialist feminism is needed, more than ever.…

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#BAmazonUnion drive - Workers and Socialists on the Ground || World to Win Ep 34 42:16

3+ y ago42:16

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This week we feature union activists and socialists on the ground in Bessemer, Alabama engaged in the historic union drive at an Amazon warehouse. Hear about the campaign for a yes vote, the dirty tactics Amazon are using to undermine the drive and the huge impact this can have on the rebuilding of a fighting labor movement in the US and beyond.…

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Climate crisis: Capitalism Offers Only Empty Promises || World to Win Ep 35 58:28

3+ y ago58:28

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This episode Toya and Yaara are talking to Philipp from the SLP (ISA in Austria) about how the climate crisis has become more and more concrete for working people as each year brings more intense wildfires, hurricanes, droughts, famines, floods, and of course pandemics. They're also discussing with Haritha from the Socialist Party (ISA in Ireland, …

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World to Win Special: Solidarity Against Repression in China & Hong Kong || Ep 36 1:01:37

3+ y ago1:01:37

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This week we have a special about the new solidarity campaign launched by International Socialist Alternative, which calls for International Solidarity against Repression in China and Hong Kong. We'll hear from activists on the ground how workers and youth around the world can organise in solidarity against repression, for worker's rights and again…

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