Zara Araz joined 400 women from around Latin America and the world at an international women’s conference in Bogotá, Colombia, to exchange experiences, ideas and solidarity in the struggles against colonialism, capitalism and patriarchy.
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The closure of virtually all commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz because of the Iran war is vital affecting oil and gas supplies, as well as fertilisers, which play an important role in feeding people globally. Binoy Kampmark reports.
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Jepke Goudsmit argues that warfare is one of the leading polluters of the planet and rampant misogyny is built into it, which is why we need to challenge the patriarchal warmongers.
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Peace and solidarity activists took to the streets to demand the Labor government pull back from its support for Israel and the United States’ illegal strikes on Iran and push for the US and Israel to halt all military action. Peter Boyle reports.
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Asked to sum up Australia’s geopolitical situation, Renfrey Clarke argues that we’re in bed with an axe murderer, with the complicity of Australia’s military establishment, backed by the rich and powerful.
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Two activists were arrested after controversial laws banning pro-Palestine chants came into effect in Queensland. Alex Bainbridge reports
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Two unions have called on the federal government to pull back from supporting the illegal United States-Israel attacks on Iran. Kerry Smith reports.
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In this episode of On The Streets, we discuss International Women’s Day protests, rallies opposing the war on Iran and the crackdown on freedom of speech in Queensland.
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More than 50 people attended the Socialist Alliance launch of its Blue Mountains branch, including locals, visitors from Greater Sydney and those keen to advance social and ecological justice in the mountains and surrounding areas. Aaisha Slee reports.
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Once Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran, Israel closed the crossings into Gaza and cut off all aid. Palestinians in the Strip now fear a return to famine amid food shortages and soaring prices, reports Tareq S Hajjaj.
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The Coordinating Council of Teachers’ Trade Unions posted this field report 10 days after the start of the illegal United States-Israel war.
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An Australian government that is serious about global peace — as opposed to maintaining US-Israeli dominance in the Middle East region — would not send military assistance to prop up the US-Israel war, argues Federico Fuentes.