August 1, 2023

5 Minutes

Canada World

Once is too often – so why is Canada still supporting nuclear weapons?

PV August 1, 2023

Hiroshima-Nagasaki Day: Time for disarmament! PV staff Most people in Canada believe the country is a non-nuclear weapons state. After all, nuclear weapons aren’t built, stored, tested or deployed here. It’s a comforting feeling...

2 Minutes

Climate and environment Labour World

Britain’s second-largest union backs public ownership of energy

PV August 1, 2023

Unite conference says profit-driven economy the main barrier to a just transition The Unite policy conference has backed nationalization of the energy sector, condemning a model that puts corporate profit ahead of human need...

2 Minutes

World

Progressive movements oppose Pakistan’s move to corporatize, militarize agriculture

PV August 1, 2023

Pakistan’s government is planning to lease 4.4 million acres of land to investors from China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, to create 2,000 large-scale farm developments. The Pakistani army will provide management, coordination...

5 Minutes

World

The working class and national liberation – lessons from Venezuela’s experience

PV August 1, 2023

By Adrien Welsh When Hugo Chavez came to power in Venezuela in 1999, he demolished imperialism’s triumphant claim that history had ended. Cuba was no longer alone in the sub-region – other anti-imperialist movements,...