Workers, youth, women and communities in action, in likely and unlikely places - reports from all over

August 5, 2020 PORTSIDE


https://portside.org/2020-08-05/global-left-midweek-august-5-2020






Organize Like Never Before!

Rosa Pavanelli / Progressive International (Athens)

The General Secretary of the global union federation Public Services International calls for united action.

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Pandemic Solidarity: Care, Love and Mutual Aid

Colectiva Sembrar, Marina Sitrin, Vanessa Zettler, Ji Young Shin and Boaventura Monjane / Roar (Amsterdam)

A new book offers snapshots of struggles and intimate stories about life during the pandemic from across the globe, reminding us who we really are.

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Israel: Anti-Corruption Protests Unite Opposition

Israel Hayom (Tel Aviv)

Throughout the summer, thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets, calling for Netanyahu to resign. Joint Arab List Chairman MK Ayman Odeh said on Twitter that he would attend the protest in Jerusalem.

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Hong Kong Movement Going Union

Anita Chan / Made in China Journal (Canberra)

The anti-extradition bill movement has branched off in a new direction, with activists beginning to set up trade unions and transitioning towards a nascent organised movement.

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Thailand’s Angry Generation

Yvette Tan / BBC News (London)

Disillusioned by years of military rule, protesters are now demanding amendments to the constitution, a new election, the prime minister’s resignation and an end to the harassment of rights activists.

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Webinar: Migrant Farm Workers Organize and Resist

Victoria Fenner / rabble.ca (Toronto)

Speakers include
Alagie Jinkang, Ikenga and University of Palermo (Italy)
Bridget Henderson, UNITE (UK)
Gerardo Reyes Chavez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers (USA)
Carlos Marentes, La Via Campesina (USA)
Vasanthi Venkatesh, Justicia/University of Windsor (Canada)

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Venezuela: Between Imperialism and State Repression

Pirates, Covid and Sanctions Marco Consolo / European Left (Brussels)

Women Confront State Violence Francisco Sánchez / NACLA Report (New York)

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#ZimbabweanRightsMatter

Rahel Philipose / Indian Express (Noida)

Zimbabwean authorities thwarted a peaceful street protest against economic turmoil and human rights violations by arresting scores of activists, opposition leaders and journalists. The people’s movement has shifted online with a hashtag inspired by the global #BlackLivesMatter campaign.

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Germany: Busting the Far Right’s Chops

Michael C. Zeller / openDemocracy (London)

In the many instances where far-right activity attempts to exhibit solemnity, gravity, or strength, a well-aimed joke is a powerful act of resistance.

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Legacies

Gisèle Halimi, France France 24 (Paris)

John Weeks, UK Bhabani Shankar Nayak / Countercurrents (Kottayam District, India)

Eusebio Leal Spengler, Cuba Ruaridh Nicoll / The Guardian (London)