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by Utkarsh Mishra

This article by Utkarsh Mishra examines the human cost of India’s vast informal economy, which employs nearly 90% of the workforce. It traces the realities faced by brick kiln workers, construction labourers, and gig workers, highlighting debt bondage, child labour, unsafe conditions, and the absence of social protection. Drawing on research and workers’ testimonies, the article argues that exploitation is embedded in the organisation of work rather than being an accidental by-product of growth. It also highlights ongoing struggles by workers and the need for greater accountability and labour protections.

by Dr Gopabandhu Dash

India’s rapid expansion of AI and data centres is raising concerns about environmental justice, resource use, and the impact on vulnerable communities. In this article, Dr Gopabandhu Dash examines the growing ecological footprint of data infrastructure, including its demands on water, electricity, land, and its contribution to carbon emissions. Drawing on studies, public interventions, and international experiences, the article argues that the costs of digital expansion are often borne by marginalized populations. It calls for greater public scrutiny, stronger environmental safeguards, and a more equitable approach to technological development.

Unceded Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver, B.C.) – Peoples’ ability to officially interrogate  the controversial Tilbury LNG expansion will begin tomorrow, 25 June 2026, online. It is an opportunity for those with internet access who are concerned about the deadly impact on fragile wildlife to speak out against a project that will fuel even more tankers […]

Investors and Elon Musk insiders have captured the massive gains of SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, while ordinary households are left holding risk they never chose to take on — and facing the downstream consequences of extreme inequality.

At Stand.earth, we have long held a deep commitment to mindfulness practices as an integral part of our efforts to create an equitable, inclusive, effective, and impactful workplace. Our organization has run a mindfulness training program since 2010, and we continue to invest in deepening our culture of mindful leadership with dedicated trainings and regular […]

Long before Fidel Castro, José Martí warned that Cuban independence would mean little if US domination replaced Spanish rule.

The 2026 National Delegate Conference (NDC) of public-sector trade union UNISON (16-19 June, Brighton) reaffirmed the union’s policy in solidarity with Ukraine. NDC 2024 voted by a big margin for a strong solidarity and to affiliate to our campaign. The last year has seen a significant stepping up of both national and branch / grassroots … Continue reading UNISON National Delegate Conference reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine

You can download our two page bulletin for TUC LGBT+ conference 2026 (25-26 June, Brighton) below. See also this article on the struggle for LGBT+ rights in Ukraine during the war, by our comrade Sian Norris on openDemocracy.

Worrying about whether AI can do your job is a blind alley, Cory Doctorow argues. The real danger is AI’s bubble: a speculative fantasy built on convincing bosses to replace workers with systems that can’t actually do what their salesmen promise.

This editorial is a response to the November 13, 2025 article, “Rebuilding the IWW,“ and “A Response” published on May 1, 2026. Two recent articles published in Industrial Worker, “Rebuilding the IWW” and a short response piece are starting points for an important discussion about the relationship between the IWW and organizers for other unions, … Continue reading "Letter to the Editor: Response to “Rebuilding” and “Response”"

How many heat deaths and system failures will governments accept as normal?

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The far-right Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidency in the tightest race in decades. To carry out his extremist agenda, he’ll have to go through a Colombian left that, in terms of congressional and people power, has never been stronger.

Study finds agricultural use of Roundup promotes evolution of deadly superbugs

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At Microsoft’s annual Build developer conference, attendees were greeted by something a little bit out of the ordinary this year. Instead of the typical corporate-approved fanfare folks may have expected, developers were met with three 8×8 foot murals handcrafted by local artists, a 30×100 foot airplane banner, and official looking literature highlighting the dark underbelly […]

After the EU Parliament passed legislation last week to detain and expel more migrants, some lawmakers chanted “Send them back.” The anti-migration measures were pushed by the far right — but passed thanks to centrist pro-EU parties.

Part 4 of “The Terrain of Survival”

Part 4 of “The Terrain of Survival”

by Vijay Prashad

In “The Machine and the Schoolhouse,” Vijay Prashad examines the reported use of AI-enabled military systems in the US war on Iran through the lens of the February 2026 strike on a school in Minab that killed 120 children. He explores the growing relationship between Silicon Valley and the national security state, the limits of corporate oversight, and the ways AI systems shape military decision-making. The article argues that technological power is advancing faster than public accountability, making responsibility for violence increasingly difficult to trace.

by Gunnar Rundgren

Denmark’s new agricultural reforms are prompting a broader debate about the future of farming in Europe. In this essay, Gunnar Rundgren examines efforts to curb industrial pig production, strengthen environmental protections and support smaller-scale farming. He argues that decades of consolidation and market-driven agriculture have weakened rural communities, eroded public support for farming and disconnected food production from local needs. While welcoming recent reforms, Rundgren calls for a deeper transformation that restores farms as diverse ecosystems and redefines farmers as stewards of land, animals and food security.