The Royal Family - The Documentary the Queen tried to silence is back
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 31 2021 18:31
Recently a film that has been lost for over 40 years popped up on the web, and its caused quite a stir amongst the British establishment.
An Introduction and Some Thoughts on Kolektiva and Alternative Video Platforms
Submitted by Reddebrek on Nov 19 2020 18:42
For years video platforms have been dominated by Youtube, part of Google and an effective monopoly. This has created a number of problems and tensions which have only gotten worse with time. Time to consider some alternatives.
Capitalist Realism in North Korea
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jul 27 2020 07:43
A look at the memoirs of Felix Abt, arguably the most successful foreign capitalist to live and do business in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to date.
The Friend of Andreu Nin
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jul 4 2020 13:36
English translation of an artice about a POUM supporter, Esperantist and friend of Andreu Nin.
The Economics of Used Cars
Submitted by Reddebrek on May 19 2020 18:49
The human cost of selling used cars.
Swamp Maoism
Submitted by Reddebrek on Mar 1 2020 18:36
A (hopefully) joke position paper by a fictitious maoist cell in Florida advocating the start of a protracted people's war in Florida everglades. Reproduced for archival purposes.
Iranian Protests over the shooting down of Flight 572
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 12 2020 23:20
Footage of protests in Iran in the aftermath of the Iranian military shooting down a civilian Boeing 737, killing 177 people as a result.
The Renegade Kautsky and his Acolyte Eric Blanc
Submitted by Reddebrek on Aug 14 2019 02:33
Some thoughts on Kautsky, Jacobin magazine and the new Social Democratic current.
Marximation
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jun 3 2019 23:47
Looking at one of the less orthodox ways of marking the 200th anniversary of the death of Karl Marx.
Goodbye Mr G
Submitted by Reddebrek on May 11 2019 19:35
An account of a political desert and the dangers of political idolatry.
El Salvador, Another Vietnam?
Submitted by Reddebrek on Apr 23 2019 20:45
A documentary made during the US backed civil war in El Salvador, documenting the social conditions of the country and many of the atrocities.
Some Thoughts on Peterson, Zizek and debate as a concept
Submitted by Reddebrek on Mar 31 2019 00:53
Some thoughts on the role and function of formal debate.
Report on the 2018 IWW Organising Summit
Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 21 2018 19:24
My notes on the UK IWW's organising summit in Sheffield.
The Hungarian Revolt of 1956 - Peter Pallai
Submitted by Reddebrek on Sep 30 2018 13:06
An account of the events of the Hungarian Revolt in 1956 from one of the participants, Peter Pallai who was a student demonstrator.
Nike and the Sweatshop problem
Submitted by Reddebrek on Sep 14 2018 15:10
Recent anger over Nike's current endorsement deal reminded me of a period in the 1990s when Nike was facing consumer anger of its labour practices and a strike by Indonesian workers at one of its factories.
The 2D Revolution
Submitted by Reddebrek on Sep 1 2018 11:42
A list of anime's that I feel are of interest to a class conscious viewer.
1960- Japan's Coal Miners Strike
Submitted by Reddebrek on Aug 27 2018 01:20
A history of Japan podcast about the massive coalminers strike in Miike on the island of Kyushu in 1960, and its impact on the Japanese economy, Japanese unions and the Japanese left.
The Great Treason Incident - Anarchism in Japan
Submitted by Reddebrek on Aug 16 2018 23:34
A podcast episode on the Great Treason Incident and the early Anarchist movement in Japan.
The 1968 Belgrade Student Revolution
Submitted by Reddebrek on Aug 11 2018 16:50
An interview with Sonia Licht about the student protests she took part in at Belgrade University against the `Red Bourgeoisie` in1968.
Putting it all on Red - The Michael Laski Story
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jul 14 2018 02:47
A tale of gambling, violence and betrayal in 60s America. Starring a romantic rebel hounded by his inner demons.
