"From Greece to the UK, the working-class (employed or unemployed) has been bitterly betrayed by the Left."
A group of writers, intellectuals, politicians and leaders of Nicaraguan civil society express concern over the undemocratic quality of the upcoming elections. Here is their pronouncement. Español
In an important ongoing discussion on Can Europe make it? on what it would take to democratise Europe, one radical suggestion for a way to establish the necessary community.
The ‘prostitutes protection law’, passed 7 June by the German parliament, is a huge step backwards for sex workers rights.
Latino households lost 42 percent of their wealth between 2007 and 2013, African Americans 43 percent, and white households 26 percent. This could explain, to a certain extent, their electoral behaviour. Español
Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has barely put a foot wrong in the days since the UK voted for Brexit. What should she do next?
openDemocracy's Latin section is an independent space to foster debate in the region. As it celebrates a year of existence, 10 articles that best capture its spirit. Português Español
In response to the crisis, "progressive" governments adopted increasingly market-friendly measures. The "conservative restoration" that they regularly denounce was in fact surreptitiously introduced from within. Español
Germany's parliament will likely pass new legislation today that severely infringes on sex worker rights and increases their vulnerability.
Achieving business accountability in supply chains is incredibly difficult, but the building blocks needed to do so are plain to see.
Despite concerted efforts by the European Commission, Roma inclusion is still far from being a reality. A new strategy is needed.
Syrian refugees are in the news, but Europe is full of other refugees. They languish in centres while they wait for decisions, then trying again after they are almost certainly refused.
