Connor Beaton looks at the state’s growing attempts to crack down on protest and what they might mean for Scotland’s civil movements.
From Curfews to Carceral Feminism: Against the Women’s Police State
In the aftermath of the murder of Sarah Everard, Emily Robinson argues that feminists must resist the urge to wield the tools of the carceral state.
Political Education: What is Republicanism?
The Republican Socialist Platform will begin a new political education series this month, starting by tackling the question: What is republicanism? Political education Our inaugural series of 13 structured political discussions, introduced and facilitated by different RSP members, will explore the fundamental aspects of the RSP’s politics as well as some of the pressing issues…
History Illustrated: “Red” Harry Whyte
When the tide of progress in Russia turned back in the 1930s, it was a gay communist from Edinburgh who made a desperate appeal directly to the Soviet leadership not to turn their back on human liberation.
Labouring Under Old Illusions
“Importantly, no-one on the ‘Yes Left’ understands Scottish independence under the SNP as the guarantor of a socialist utopia. Rather, we understand it as an integral part of a wider class struggle.”
RIC is Dead, Long Live RIC 2.0?
“When things fall apart, healthy debate itself often degrades as well, veering away from the political towards impugning motives and general mistrust. A cloud descended on an already dysfunctional organisation, leading us to what happened on 31st January.”
Free Pablo Hasél!
The Republican Socialist Platform condemns in the strongest possible terms the imprisonment of Catalan rapper Pablo Hasél.
Freedom Come All Ye
As the independence movement enters a new stage, Allan Armstrong looks at the current political landscape through the lens of ‘republicanism for slow learners’.
United in division: Analysing the ‘Plan B’ debate in the wake of the SNP National Assembly
“The SNP National Assembly came amidst rising tensions within the party over the best route to take should the UK government refuse its consent for Scotland to hold a legally binding referendum in the life of the next Holyrood parliament.”
Political party shifts ahead of the Catalan elections
RSP member Lorena Serantes explores ideological shifts within the Catalan political parties ahead of next week’s crucial election.