Seizing the New Printing Press: Why Our Movements Must Learn to Use AI

ON MAY 16, 2026, the São Paulo bookshop of Expressão Popular, the publishing house of Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement (MST), was packed with farmers, agroecology technicians and movement organisers. They had gathered for the launch of IARAA, an artificial intelligence platform for agrarian reform and agroecology. The tool was not built by a technology corporation.

Rising Human Trafficking in West Bengal: Women and Children at Risk

ON July 6, Suryapur in Baruipur, on the southern fringes of Kolkata, erupted in protest — an upheaval whose tremors reverberated across West Bengal. The brutal gang rape and murder of a minor girl sparked widespread outrage. Exploiting the tragedy, the state’s new BJP government predictably sought to frame the issue through a communal lens.

Sun and Shadows over the 2026 World Cup: The Corporate Conquest of Football

THE New York-New Jersey Stadium shone brightly in East Rutherford as a roaring crowd welcomed Argentina and Spain for the 2026 World Cup Final. On the pitch, the match was pure drama. A 39-year-old Lionel Messi pushed through his final World Cup game, searching for one last spark of brilliance.

The Political Economy of India's Fuel Loot

WHENEVER in crisis, capital's oldest trick has been to manufacture a shock and let the working class absorb its impact. The fuel prices did what they always do whenever Washington decides to bomb someone – they went up. On February 28, 2026, the United States' unprovoked attack on Iran dragged the Gulf into a war where the rest of the world is having to pay the price.

Israel Loses Friends When an Ally Becomes a Liability

For decades, Israel’s greatest political asset was not its military strength, its nuclear arsenal, or the supposed sophistication of its intelligence services.

Condemn Police Violence on Peaceful Protesters

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on July 20, 2026

Concern over Sonam Wangchuk’s Deteriorating Health

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on July 17, 2026

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its concern over the deteriorating health of Sonam Wangchuk who is on a hunger strike demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan for the leakage of the NEET paper.

Goonda Raj Prevails in State: Chaudhury

ON July 16, the people of Chottakhola and its surrounding areas witnessed a unique spirit of resistance as hundreds marched carrying red flags. They also saw another authoritarian face of the BJP-led coalition government under Chief Minister Manik Saha. Local residents witnessed how the police, allegedly given a “free hand” by the chief minister, surrendered helplessly before ruling party miscreants and provided protection.

Street Vendors in Kerala Facing Attack and Threats

Street Vendors in Kerala have faced continuous attacks and eviction threats since Congress-led United Democratic Front assumed power in the state. People at the lowest strata of society are facing a deep crisis, making it difficult for them to sustain their lives. The government machinery is directly intervening in a manner that is destroying the livelihoods and occupations of nearly 5,50,000 street vendors across the state.

'Hindutva Pop': Hate Music Industry fueling Militant Hindutva

DEAFENING music, high-tempo beats, inflammatory lyrics, and crowds swaying to the rhythm are common sights at processions organised by Hindutva groups across the country. People, intoxicated by the arrogance of Hindu supremacy, frequently shout provocative slogans. As the tempo of the music rises, so does the fervor of the crowd; it appears as though the music has completely taken them over. The lyrics accompanying the music begin to dominate both heart and mind.

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