March 2004

Einstein on socialism

30

March

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. (more…)


Taiwan: Bitter struggle after election

25

March

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 (more…)


Middle East: Hamas? leader assassinated

23

March

Working people of the region will pay the price

Ariel Gottlieb, Maavak Sozialisti, CWI Israel (more…)


Madrid bombings ? ‘The wars are yours ? the deaths are ours’

16

March

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 injured. (more…)


European Greens unite - but are they a radical alternative?

08

March

A critical analysis of the Greens in Europe, has lessons for Greens in Australia (more…)


Why socialists should oppose the ban of the hijab

07

March

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. (more…)


International Women’s Day 2004

04

March

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. (more…)


What is happening in Haiti?

01

March

Aristide flees country as US sends troops (more…)