Meetings this week in support of Mexican trade unionists
A public meeting has been called in London this week to support of Mexican trade unionists, whose activities are being threatened by restrictive new laws.
Social Justice
Why a mansion tax? Why now?
Left Foot Forward makes the case for a mansion tax based on the fact that within the current council tax system the rich do not pay their fair share.
Is liberation theology about to make a comeback with the next pope?
The frontrunner to be the next pope has criticised neo-liberalism and called on the rich world to do more to help the poor.
Women still blamed for sexual violence, according to study
New figures show that women are still blamed by a significant proportion of people for sexual violence.
From Argentina to Andorra: Gay marriage around the world
A look at the countries where gay marriage is legal and at those that are on the way to making it legal.
The government must act to make hunger a thing of the past
Dan Jarvis MP (Labour, Barnsley Central) is the shadow culture minister There is enough food in the world to feed everyone. But not everyone has enough food. This simple truth – this injustice – was brought to our attention lasttest
Comment: IDS and the DWP can run, but they can’t hide
Sue Marsh writes about the DWP’s refusal to send anyone on the radio to debate her on the ESA cuts.
Blacklisting: Calls grow for a full investigation and inquiry
Chuka Umunna called for a government investigation into blacklisting today, following new evidence put forward by Sir Robert McAlpine director Cullum McAlpine.
ESA SOS: Another day, another attack on disabled people
The government are sneaking through major changes to how disabled people are assessed, writes Sue Marsh.
Comment: Strangers into neighbours
Nicola Bacon is one of the Founding Directors of Social Life and a Young Foundation Fellow. She was a Director of the Young Foundation from 2006 to 2012, setting up programmes on wellbeing and resilience, communities and local social innovation.test