Bernie Hits the Jackpot
Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Dalia Gebrial discuss Bernie’s big win in Nevada, ballots dropping in the Labour leadership race, and the start of Julian Assange’s extradition hearing.
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GE2019: Why a Great Corbyn Campaign Is Good News for Bernie Sanders
For the first time in a long time, there are significant social forces on both sides of the Atlantic working to build a cross-pollinating international movement, writes Jake Woodier, while also waging their own campaigns embodying a major push-back against the forces of far-right neoliberal capital.
4 Things UK Organisers Can Learn From Beto
On Tuesday Beto O'Rourke took on Ted Cruz in a US Senate election which saw the Republicans almost defeated in Texas for the first time in a quarter of a century. Here are four lessons from Beto's campaign to help us build for electoral success in the UK.
Trump Was Elected by the Disinherited White Middle Classes, It Doesn’t Mean We Have to Put Up With Their Prejudice
While Trump certainly benefited from significant swings from low-income voters, it was the downwardly-mobile white middle classes driving the vote. Nonetheless, this is not the time to pander to their selfishness and prejudice.
There’s No Going Back to Social Democracy
Both sides of the Atlantic, the centre-left is still reeling from the global financial crisis. For many disillusioned voters the only solution is a radical one - whether to the left or right.
The Beginning of a New Journey for Bernie?
Bernie Sanders has always claimed his campaign is about more than the Democratic nomination. With Hillary Clinton all but confirmed as the nominee, where next for Sanders and his supporters?
London’s Berning: Could Londoners Win the Democratic Nomination for Bernie?
Today is Super Tuesday, when 14 states and territories hold their primaries and caucuses in the US presidential race. With Democrats Abroad also voting, Sanders supporters in London are hoping to bring the Bern to the UK.
Bernie Sanders’ Momentum Demonstrates the Resurgence of the Left
After a 'virtual tie' in Iowa and a thumping victory in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders' campaign for the Democratic nomination is gathering pace as his 'political revolution' reaches out to voters disaffected by establishment politics.