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Wildfires around the Amazon are not an accident. Predatory capitalism and its system of unequal land rights have given agribusiness the green light to slash and burn the region’s forests.
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Are self-help influencers the future of far-right politics? Could Andrew Tate run a country?
São Paulo, Brazil, is on the verge of electing “life coach” Pablo Marçal as mayor. His platform comprises of “fighting communism” and offering municipal funded self-help courses to the city’s residents. The largest city in the Americas could offer us an insight into how the far-right is planning to energize young voters in the future.
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Matt Nelson is the third person to self-immolate in protest of the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. Instead of properly explaining such context, the media distorted it. We take a look at the media coverage about Nelson as well as others who self-immolated in support of Palestine.
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Our reporting is under attack; here’s how you can help us push back.
red. media is once again in META’s crosshairs, targeted for exposing the realities in Palestine. META’s restriction notice points to one of our posts about Gaza, for which we’ve been “punished.”
META has openly stated that it removed nearly a million posts in the first three days of the conflict. Human Rights Watch has accused META of “systematic censorship of pro-Palestinian posts,” and we have experienced this bias firsthand.
In October 2023, our page was taken offline during some of the most critical moments of the war. Now, with our Instagram collaboration feature stripped away, we need our community to help us maintain our reach.
According to Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, the share function is the most powerful metric in the platform’s algorithm. We encourage you to follow our backup account to stay connected if they come for us again.
Did you know that Tupac, the son of a Black Panther revolutionary, read the works of communist leader Joseph Stalin? Maybe you should, too.
Tupac Shakur was shot dead on this day in 1996–remembered not only as a Hip Hop legend but also for his unapologetic, radical views on class struggle and Black liberation.
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It’s been 31 years since the Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) were signed. Here’s a reminder of their complete failure as Israel continues expanding its occupation ever deeper into Palestinian territory.
The Oslo Accords created the Palestinian Authority (PA) and, with it, a pseudo-facade of Palestinian self-governance. Although there was some limited Israel withdrawal from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the Oslo process eventually stalled.
Disillusioned by diplomatic agreements and lip service, a mass rebellion called the Second Intifada erupted. The militant popular struggle against occupation forces lasted a year. Today, almost a year into Israel’s latest invasion of the Gaza Strip, Israel makes no secret of its plans to not only annex the West Bank but also colonize Gaza.
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During a Palestinian protest in the German capital of Berlin, pro-Israel protesters played an Israeli song supporting the genocide. The police protected them. The song contains genocidal statements calling those who say “free Palestine” the sons of “Amalek.” Amalek is a biblical term that became known after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used it to justify the killing of all Palestinians in Gaza.
The song climbed to the top of the charts in Israel when it was released in November 2023. The lyrics include threats against celebrities like Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa for standing with Palestine, saying their “day will come.”
While German police allow and protect the playing of this genocidal song, they have been cracking down on people protesting the genocide. They have repeatedly brutalized and arrested those doing so. The police has also banned Palestinian symbols, harassing and detaining those who wear kufiyas or shirts with the Palestinian flag.
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Anti-colonial freedom fighter Amílcar Cabral was born on this day in 1924. He led the fight to overthrow Portuguese colonialism in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, contributing to the end of Portugal’s fascist dictatorship. Cabral went on to become one of Africa’s most influential communist pan-African revolutionaries.
Through helping the anti-Portguese resistance in Angola, he aimed to achieve freedom for all of Portugal’s African colonies.
As a committed pan-Africanist and socialist, he focused on creating a socialist bloc by unifying Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. As they liberated areas of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, Cabral and his forces tried to build a socialist economy with central planning and cooperatives.
Just eight months before Guinea-Bissau achieved independence in September 1973, Cabral was assassinated by members of his movement, who it is believed were linked to the Portuguese intelligence services.
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Happy 80th birthday to Native American rights activist and political prisoner Leonard Peltier! In 1977, he was wrongfully convicted of aiding and abetting the killing two FBI agents in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. He was sentenced to two consecutive terms of life imprisonment and remains incarcerated 47 years later, making him one of the longest-serving political prisoners in the world.
The evidence used to convict Peltier was very controversial. For instance, three witnesses who claimed that Peltier was near the crime scene later recanted their statements, stating that the FBI had threatened them, tied them to chairs, and refused access to their attorney.
In June 2024, he was denied parole and won’t be eligible for another hearing until June 2026. Given Peltier’s age and declining health, the state will likely succeed in killing him via imprisonment. As Peltier once said, “The only thing I am guilty of is struggling for my people.”
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Thousands of far-right Hindutva supporters clashed with police in Shimla, India, who are seeking the demolition of a mosque. At the protest, they tore down barricades and threw stones at police while police beat them with batons and used water canons. Several protesters and police were injured and taken to the hospital.
On Wednesday, the public works minister of the Humachal state, Vikramaditya Singh, said that if the commissioner’s court finds the mosque’s construction illegal, it would be demolished. Muslims in India must apply for permits with a government mired in Hindutva, which often rejects their applications due to Islamophobia.
Islamophobia in India has skyrocketed to new heights in the past 10 years under the leadership of Modi and the BJP. The Indian state has sponsored a policy of illegal demolition of mosques across the country and passed a discriminatory citizenship law that excludes Muslims.
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Milei’s libertarian government sent the police to repress elderly Argentinians who were protesting against pension cuts yesterday.
Congress has now approved Javier Milei’s veto on any increases in pensions payments for the elderly. This effectively represents a huge real-terms pay cut for retirees as their income has been frozen. Meanwhile, annual inflation reached 236% this month.
The state pension of 234,000 pesos per month has now been devalued to such an extent that it’s worth a mere $179 per month. Access to subsidized medicine for the elderly has also been cut under Milei’s ultra-neoliberal regime.
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🗞 Peru’s Shining Path was by far the largest Maoist movement in the Americas. From a Marxist study circle to a People's Army that shook Peru’s colonial capitalist state – read their story here: “The Andean People’s War: A Short History of Shining Path”
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Did you know that Palestine had its own 9/11? On that day in 1922, Britain officially took control of Palestine under a mandate, setting the stage for over a century of colonial rule—first by the British, then by Israel. Watch as Indian activist and author Arundhati Roy compellingly speaks about this little-known 9/11, often overshadowed by the attacks on the Twin Towers.
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Today marks the 51st anniversary of the US-backed coup against elected socialist President Salvador Allende in Chile. Watch our documentary to uncover the factors that led to this pivotal moment in shaping Latin America’s history. Was Allende a revolutionary or merely a reformist trying to change a reactionary system through reforms?
The country’s “Peaceful Road to Socialism” was ultimately crushed by the very state institutions and military that Chileans were told to trust. The aftermath led to more than 40,000 individuals being jailed and tortured, including 3,200 who were killed or disappeared. The junta executed and tortured Allende supporters in football stadiums and forced many into exile, initiating a 17-year fascist dictatorship.
red. media explores how Allende ignored the warning signs of the impending coup and the growing calls from its supporters to go on the offensive against the right-wing counter-revolution.
Watch “Chile 1973: Reform or Revolution?” here.
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Israeli football club, Beitar Jerusalem, once again saw its fans sing genocidal chants this week. Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir are among the supporters of what is possibly the most far-right team in world sports.
We take a look at the team’s long history of violent racism.
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The hidden war against eco-activists just hit grim new records. Latin America stands out as the deadliest region, with Colombia far ahead in the number one spot. But who's behind the silencing of these environmental defenders, on the frontlines against climate change? Let’s dive in.
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This week’s photo dump featuring people in struggle and major events worldwide. 🌎 📸
This 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Argentina – Riot police violently dissolve protests against neoliberal reforms and suffocating austerity measures by far-right President Javier Milei.
🇺🇸 California, US – Firefighters battle overwhelming wildfires that spiral out of control as the governor declares a state of emergency.
🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile – The annual march led by victims of the US-backed fascist Pinochet coup against the socialist Salvador Allende.
🇵🇸 Gaza, Occupied Palestine – Survivors and rescue teams inspect the deep crater left by an Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in one of those so-called “safe zones” designated by Israel.
🇲🇲 Naypyidaw, Myanmar – Military personnel evacuate victims from devastating flash floods that have already claimed 19 lives and displaced thousands.
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After less than three months in office, the Congolese revolutionary and first prime minister of today’s DR Congo, Patrice Lumumba, was deposed by a CIA-backed coup on this day in 1960, which led to his assassination the following year.
A longstanding ally of Belgian colonialism in the Congo, the US felt threatened by the newly independent country and Lumumba’s revolutionary policies. In a joint effort by the USA and Belgium, Lumumba was overthrown, marking the beginning of decades of rule by dictator Joseph Mobutu.
More than 60 years later, the consequences of Lumumba’s murder are still felt among the Congolese population. Multinational corporations continue to plunder the DR Congo’s wealth and resources, rendering the country one of the poorest worldwide.
On 9/11, Matt Nelson self-immolated in front of the Israeli consulate in Boston. He published a video describing what caused him to engage in such an extreme act of protest, citing the genocide in Palestine and other injustices in the world. He also stated that we are all “slaves to capitalism.”
Nelson is the third person to self-immolate to call attention to Palestine. Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, self-immolated in February 2024 and a woman whose identity is unknown also did so in December 2023.
In the immediate aftermath of his self-immolation, local media in Boston covered the event as having occurred in front of the Four Seasons hotel. The hotel is on the same block as the Israeli consulate. Many have highlighted the media’s continuous failure to report on these acts of protest accurately.
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Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris is proof she’s just another “clown and puppet,” according to Malcolm X. Listen to the late Black revolutionary leader destroy celebrity worship culture.
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The Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah has launched a missile attack targeting a Israeli military airbase in Safad city. Videos showed the Iron Dome air defense system attempting to intercept the missiles and Israelis running in panic.
The attack comes in response to continuous Israeli air strikes and shelling inside Lebanon. Israel has assassinated several of the group’s members, including a commander of the Al-Rudwan force.
They have also targeted important military sites including Israeli Unit 8200 with a large number of drones. That attack resulted in significant casualties as six drones managed to hit their targets. According to Israeli media, since October 8, 2023, H3zbo!lah’s attacks on Israeli military targets have resulted in at least 20 killed. Israel’s military refuses to release official data on the number killed.
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What words come to mind when describing the US exit from Afghanistan? According to State Department spokesperson, Vedant Patel, the 2021 withdrawal was “appropriate” and “by the book.” Here’s a real recap of how it went down.
The Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee just released a report detailing the many blunders that occurred after the US failed in installing a puppet government. Both parties are focused on passing the blame onto the other.
In reality, four different presidents from both parties oversaw the war in Afghanistan and there was largely continuity between the administrations. As the US examines its failures, we take a look at the impacts of the withdrawal on the Afghan people.
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Murder, kidnappings, and corruption. These are just some of the best known crimes of anti-communist Peruvian dictator Alberto Fujimori, who has just died. A few months ago he had claimed he would run for president again.
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47 years ago today, South African anti-apartheid activist and socialist Steve Biko died alone naked in his prison cell in Pretoria. Although the racist apartheid authorities denied any wrongdoing, claiming Biko had died on hunger strike, an autopsy revealed that Biko had suffered an “extensive brain injury” leading to “acute kidney failure.”
Biko became active in the moderate Union of South African Students before founding the all-Black South African Students’ Organization before its first president. SASO was based on Black consciousness, encouraging Black people to recognize their dignity and self-worth.
In 1973, Biko and four other members of SASO were banned. Biko went underground, was arrested multiple times, and held without trial for months. On September 11, he was driven 1,190 km to a prison hospital in Pretoria, where he tragically died the following day, aged only 30.
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Israel bombed a UN school in Nuseirat camp where displaced people were sheltering, killing 18 people. This is the fifth attack on al-Jaouni school since October 2023, where around 12,000 displaced Palestinians were sheltering. Most of those killed were women and children.
The devastating attack has left bodies of women and children torn apart, in a scene that has become the daily reality for people in Gaza. Even with the genocide live-streamed for all to see, governments around the world refuse to stop Israel’s crimes. Since October 7, Israel has killed over 41,118 people and injured at least 95,125.
Among the dead were six UN staff, raising the death toll of UNRWA staff to 213. Israel has continuously targeted UN facilities throughout the genocide. Over the past 11 months, they have damaged over 190 UNRWA facilities in 464 attacks. Israel has killed at least 575 displaced people sheltering under the UN’s roofs.
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German politics sees the far-right and “the political center” merging further together. Both sides seem to have quietly settled on the idea that foreigners are the mother of all problems. Katharina Dröge of the Green party, which is part of the governing coalition, warned of “the poison of Islam.”
After three years of stoking geopolitical fires, the liberal ruling coalition is moving ever closer to the xenophobia of the AfD. Their numbers are skyrocketing, fueled by anti-migrant rhetoric that is becoming the go-to lingo of the political elite. The conservative CDU, pretending their own 16-year reign never happened, is now blaming the self-caused crisis on migration.
Chancellor Scholz oversaw an unprecedented border crackdown. Xenophobia is now the norm in political talk shows, election campaign speeches, and in the Bundestag. The AfD won its first election, the first time a far-right party has won an election since WWII. Right-wing extremist crimes are at a record high.
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🟡 BREAKING: Anti-communist dictator Alberto Fujimori is dead. For ten years starting in 1990, he ruled Peru with an iron fist, with ruthless crackdowns on the Maoist uprising. Especially Peru's indigenous population and women bore the brunt of his brutality.
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Right-wing protesters in Mexico stormed Congress last night. They were protesting against a judicial reform to democratize the justice system by electing judges through the popular vote. The US is also furious about this and has branded it as “undemocratic.” What are the interests behind the opposition to this reform?
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