SP statement on the Greens - 16/10/2007
Dear ISO comrades,
Your response to our letter challenging you to a debate on the Greens is perhaps one of the weakest letters we have ever received from another socialist organisation, we almost feel sorry for you publishing it. It is however not surprising that you have declined our offer to a debate as you are clearly having trouble defending your opportunist politics around this question. (more…)

New Zealand police have arrested 17 people during a series of ‘anti-terror’ raids across the country. Police are also seeking to question up to 60 other people as part of the operation. All of the arrestees are activists from the Maori, peace and environmental movements.
By SP reporters (more…)

Release Taiwo Hassan, Tunde Dairo and Akinola Saburi! Now!
The sister organisation of the Socialist Party in Nigeria, the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM), strongly condemns the arrest of two of its members at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, on Thursday October 11, by armed police at the behest of the management of the institution.
By Dagga Tolar, DSM Nigeria (more…)

SP Newsletter No.190
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Ernesto “Che” Guevara. The anniversary has led to numerous articles being written about his life from commentators on both the left and the right side of politics. (more…)

Reviewed by Stephen Jolly
High and Dry is one of two recent Australian books on climate change that have had an important impact in the real world. The other is The Weather Makers by 2007 Australian of the Year, Prof Tim Flannery. (more…)

About 75% of high school students over the age of 15 work in part time and casual jobs. But while we are busy enjoying our new found cash, we don’t always realise the extent to which we are being ripped off at work.
By Kirk Leonard, Socialist Party Melbourne (more…)

But don’t expect any free kicks from Rudd!
At the up coming federal election workers face one of two prospects: Another term of the Liberal/National coalition or a change of government with a Labor victory. After 11 years of Howard’s attacks, most workers are keenly anticipating a Liberal defeat at the polling booth.
By Antony Alder, Socialist Party Melbourne (more…)

In the Socialist Party I have found likeminded people who like myself, continue to question. Question the capitalist system as it works to transform us into obedient slaves. Question the rule of the almighty dollar and the greed that has sent the world into a hypnotisation of materialisation.
By Erin Marie Horwood, High School Student Melbourne (more…)

SP Newsletter No.189
Trade unionists, social movement activists, academics, students, progressive political parties and all interested members of the community are invited to come along to the Latin American & Asia Pacific International Solidarity Forum - “Fighting and organising globally against neo liberalism’’ - to be held in Melbourne on October 11-14, 2007. (more…)

In the words of Cummo “Come and do yourselves a treat” and celebrate the life and achievements of John Cummins and help kick start a fund named in his honour. Friday October 5th 2007 - 7:30pm at the Collingwood Town Hall, Hoddle Street Collingwood. Tickets at the door: $20 or $10 concession. Drinks at bar prices plus food and live bands including The Conch. There will also be an auction on the night and a major door prize. (more…)