Grid of posts 2×3

  • Thoughts on reform, revolution, social change and elections in light of SYRIZA’s win

    The Coalition of the Radical Left (Syriza)’s electoral victory in Greece has renewed questions and possibilities for socialists and other forces seeking liberation. This piece takes a broad historical perspective on socialist approaches to electoral processes. By Mike Treen, director of UNITE Union (Aotearoa/NZ). Reprinted from Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal. The election of the radical left-wing Read more

  • Fightback Subscription Appeal 2015

    In 2015, Fightback will publish 6 issues of our magazine, plus regular updates on our website, with news, analysis and theory on struggle, solidarity and socialism, in Aotearoa / New Zealand and overseas. But nothing comes for free under capitalism! This year, we need your help to make sure the paper is distributed and printed Read more

  • Living Outside The Rainbow: Queerness and the Housing Crisis

    Fightback is running a series of articles on the housing crisis in Aotearoa/NZ. Kassie Hartendorp (Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington) explores the specific housing problems faced by queer youth. When you start to peer past the rainbow flags and glitter shine of LGBTIQ ‘issues’, there are many more stories to be told that don’t end with a marriage certificate Read more

  • Urban Housing is an Ecosocialist Issue

    Fightback is running a series of articles on the housing crisis in Aotearoa/NZ. Daphne Lawless (Fightback Tamaki Makarau) argues that we need green, sustainable and affordable solutions to the housing problem. But that means more urbanisation, not less. It’s obvious that there is a great shortage of quality, affordable housing in Aotearoa. Or to be Read more

  • Desperate people: Christchurch’s slum dwellers

    Fightback is running a series of articles on the housing crisis in Aotearoa/NZ. This article by Byron Clark examines the housing situation in Christchurch. Desperation is the word that best describes the situation in Christchurch for those with insecure housing. In the years following the series of earthquakes that destroyed a third of buildings in Read more

  • Fightback plans for 2015 and beyond

    Fightback members gathered in Akaroa over the weekend of the 23rd-25th of January, to discuss the future direction of the organisation. Although turnout was certainly modest, participants made a number of resolutions which we hope will provide a firm strategic basis for Fightback’s work in the coming period. Programme The conference resolved that Fightback is Read more