Why Socialism by Albert Einstein.
This essay was originally published in the first issue of Monthly Review (May 1949). Is it advisable for one who is not an expert on economic and social issues to express views on the subject of socialism? I believe for a number of reasons that it is.

Cries of “stolen election”, 337,000 spoiled ballots, a double assassination attempt and riots in the streets… Taiwan?s presidential election had it all!
Laurence Coates, Rättvisepartiet Socialisterna, CWI Sweden

Working people of the region will pay the price
Ariel Gottlieb, Maavak Sozialisti, CWI Israel

Committee for a Workers? International statement
By Tony Saunois
“The wars are yours ? the deaths are ours,” read one placard on a demonstration in Madrid in the early hours, last Sunday morning. It summed up the mood of millions throughout Spain just days after the horrific bombings in Madrid had left 200 dead and 1,400 [...]

A critical analysis of the Greens in Europe, has lessons for Greens in Australia

Will the banning of headscarves contribute to the emancipation of women?
French President Jacques Chirac?s plans to ban all “ostentatious” religious symbols, including Muslim headscarves, Jewish skullcaps and large Christian crosses, from public schools, has triggered widespread anger, especially amongst Muslims and Arabic countries.

Women against war and capitalism
The day of international working women’s solidarity – 8 March – is celebrated this year just days before the first anniversary of imperialism’s attack on Iraq.
Committee for a Workers’ International (CWI) Statement. CWI is the international organisation that the Socialist Party is affiliated to.

Aristide flees country as US sends troops