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The poverty of social democracy

The poverty of social democracy Civilising Global Capital: New thinking for Australian LaborBy Mark LathamAllen & Unwin, 1998. 391 pp., $24.95 Review by Allen Myers Mark Latham is the federal member for Werriwa, Gough Whitlam's old seat, and

Patrick tries to steal MUA victory

By James Vassilopoulos Patrick Stevedores and the Howard government, unable to sack wharfies through thuggery — backed by balaclava-wearing security guards with vicious dogs — are now trying to win the dispute through corporations law and the

Call for new elections

After the new Indonesian president, B.J. Habibie, announced his cabinet on May 22, the banned People's Democratic Party (PRD) denounced it as representing little change. "The cabinet is composed of New Order loyalists from the military and civilian

Building workers mobilise to save awards

Thousands of building workers rallied and marched in all major cities on May 20 against the stripping back of awards. It has been many years since building workers have mobilised on a national basis. Under the federal government's Workplace Relations

Fred Nile debated at Sydney University

Fred Nile debated at Sydney University By Angela Savva SYDNEY — More than 100 people attended a debate at Sydney University on May 13 under the title "Mardi Gras — Triumph or Travesty?". State MLC Reverend Fred Nile spoke first, explaining

On the box

Actively Radical TV — Sydney community television's progressive current affairs producers tackle the hard issues from the activist's point of view. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Thursday, 10pm and Saturday, 7pm. Ph 9565 5522. Access News —

Court government to close public schools

Court government to close public schools By Ana Kailis PERTH — The Court government has announced its intention to close four senior high schools, downgrade one to a high school and close one primary school in the coming months. This may be

SCU students reject attacks on education

SCU students reject attacks on education By Ben Crowther LISMORE — Students at Southern Cross University held a rally on May 20 to fight federal government attacks on the education system. The rally was part of a national week of action

PRD representative in Melbourne

PRD representative in Melbourne By John Nebauer MELBOURNE — About 70 people attended an emergency public meeting called by Action in Solidarity with Indonesia and East Timor on May 21. The meeting, held at the Resistance Centre, was addressed

When Ol' Blue Eyes was pink

By Phil Shannon Amongst all the homages to Frank Sinatra that have saturated the media since his death, the Sinatra who did not always break bread with Republicans, hang out with the Mafia, insult women or sing anthems celebrating individualism,

Netherlands meeting launches Indonesia solidarity group

Netherlands meeting launches Indonesia solidarity group Netherlands meeting launches Indonesia solidarity group By Margaret Allan AMSTERDAM — Just hours before the resignation of Suharto was announced, 130 people attended a public meeting on

May '68

Thirty years ago this month, a wave of struggles in France shook the European ruling classes and opened up new possibilities for the left. In 1968 DANIEL BENSAID was a prominent leader of the student movement at Nanterre University in Paris. Today he