ROAR Magazine's Blog, page 103

The revolution in Rojava: an eyewitness account

An interview with the three authors of a new book — “Revolution in Rojava” — about their experiences and observations witnessing the birth of a new society.
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Zapatistas propose indigenous woman for Mexican presidency

“May the earth shake at its core…” was the title of the announcement. And, indeed, the news came like an earthquake — and not only for Mexican politics.
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Students in the UK prepare for a new wave of rent strikes

Any movement tactic proposed today needs to suit a precarious student population that’s working more hours, carrying more debt and paying more for housing.
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Syriza tramples anarchist prisoner’s right to study

It’s been nearly two years since Nikos Romanos ended his iconic hunger strike to claim his legal right to educational leave, but little has changed since.
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Syriza tramples prisoner’s right to study

It’s been nearly two years since Nikos Romanos ended his iconic hunger strike to claim his legal right to educational leave, but little has changed since.
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SYRIZA tramples anarchist prisoner’s right to study

It’s been nearly two years since Nikos Romanos ended his iconic hunger strike to claim his legal right to educational leave, but little has changed since.
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Building peace in Colombia beyond “yes” or “no”

After a surprising victory for the “no” camp in Colombia’s referendum on the FARC peace process, it’s back to the drawing board. Where did it go wrong?
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The Flip Side

Conservation is about the survival of ecological communities — but what if poaching were the only solution for the survival of a human one?
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Peace in Colombia: from guerrilla war to radical change?

The peace deal between the FARC and the Colombian government is not the start of a new beginning, but just another step in a long history of resistance.
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Issue #3: “The Rule of Finance” now released!

Our third issue on the class power of the 1 percent — featuring original contributions by Richard Wolff, David Graeber and many more — is out now!
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