Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker, is a British transphobic activist who campaigns alongside Neo-Nazi groups. Parker is bringing her speaking tour to Australia. After record numbers of transphobic laws were passed in the US in 2022, Grace Hill, the new National Union of Students (NUS) LGBTI Officer joins us to discuss why we should protest Parker and figures like her wherever they organise. How do mainstream politicians open up space for far right organising? And does feminism really have anything to do with transphobia? 

Read about Posie Parker’s anti-trans rally attended by Holocaust deniers and anti-abortion activists - https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/02/12/posie-parker-let-women-speak-glasgow-rally-fascists/ 

In the early 1970s, the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) in Australia provided a case study in workers' power and concern for the conservation of the natural environment. BLF green bans preserved dozens of working class areas and historic buildings, ranging from Aboriginal housing in Redfern to historic National Trust-listed mansions. In this episode we speak to Jerome Small about how the BLF became a union that fought for environmental and social justice, and the lessons we can draw to re-build the left in Australia today. 

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When Sydney was touched by workers democracy by Jerome Small - https://redflag.org.au/node/6774

‘I’m part of the union!’ How the Builders Labourers Federation set the benchmark by Liz Ross - https://redflag.org.au/node/6510

Watch Rocking the Foundations here. 

A live recording of the final election rally for the Victorian Socialists before we try to make history by electing the first socialists to parliament in decades. 

Featuring speeches by lead candidates for Northern Metro and Western Metro, Jerome Small and Liz Walsh. 

For more information on how you can help volunteer for Victorian Socialists on election day, or to donate to the campaign go to - https://victoriansocialists.org.au/.

Music by Dan Kenny. 

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A special live episode recorded at the launch of our campaign to elect socialist, union organiser and long-term environmental and anti-racist campaigner Jerome Small to Victoria's upper house. Jerome's stories include high school walkouts against the nuclear arms race, civil disobedience with the climate movement, picketing the South African embassy in the Apartheid years, and organising blockades of mining companies in solidarity with the Mirrar Aboriginal people in the successful fight to stop the Jabiluka uranium mine in the Northern Territory. More recently, Jerome has supported workers in aged care, warehouses, call centres and other workplaces in battles over pay, dignity and job security.

Follow Jerome's campaign and get involved in the Victorian Socialists here;

https://victoriansocialists.org.au/

https://www.facebook.com/JeromeSmallVicSoc

The healthcare system in Australia is in crisis. Politicians talk about the 'pressure' that COVID-19 has put on the system but fail to acknowledge systemic under funding of hospitals and other services. On this episode we discuss what workers would do to fix the crisis in healthcare with NSW nurse Deaglan, allied health worker Cecilia, and socialist activist Jerome Small. 

Labor’s pandemic - https://redflag.org.au/article/labors-pandemic 

Nurses’ union raises pay claim under pressure from rank and file - https://redflag.org.au/article/nurses-union-raises-pay-claim-under-pressure-rank-and-file

NSW nurses and midwives strike again - https://redflag.org.au/article/nsw-nurses-and-midwives-strike-again 

Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. 

Music by Dan Kenny. 

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What can we expect from the return of an Australian Labor Party (ALP) government? Are there any reasons to hope for progressive change? On this episode we're joined by Liz Walsh and Josh Lees to discuss the first three weeks of Labor in power, and what we can learn from previous Labor governments in Australia. How does a Marxist analysis of the ALP help to prepare us for the struggles ahead?  

ALP stands idle while capitalists trash living standards 

Albanese continues Labor’s rotten imperialist record

Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. 

Music by Dan Kenny. 

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With the Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade, the battle for abortion rights in the US is at a critical turning point. On this episode Roz talks to socialist activist Emma Norton about the history of abortion rights, the limitations of looking to the Democrats to protect the right to choose, and the struggles that are needed to win. 

Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. 

Music by Dan Kenny. 

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The federal election campaign, with the notable exception of the Victorian Socialists, is a showcase of the worst aspects of Australian politics. On this episode we put a revolutionary perspective on some of the biggest issues the politicians are talking about and not talking about as they tour the country touting for votes. Roz is joined by Red Flag contributing editors Louise O'Shea and Eleanor Morley for a lively discussion. 

Why would anyone care about the election?  

Fix the cost of living crisis by Ben Hillier 

Get involved - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/ 

Donate to the Victorian Socialists - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/donate 

Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. 

Music by Dan Kenny. 

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The Victorian Socialists are taking on the billionaires and parties that represent them in the upcoming Australian federal election. Running on a platform that calls for a radical reorganisation of society and a redistribution of wealth and power, we talk to three Victorian Socialists candidates - Kath Larkin, Jerome Small, and Belle Gibson. How does their campaign compare to their rivals? What have their experiences of running in a federal election have taught them about politics? What inspires them as socialists to run in a parliamentary election?

Introducing Aran Mylvaganam for the Senate 

Back the Victorian Socialists by Corey Oakley 

Morrison is appalling and so is Labor by Mick Armstrong 

How should revolutionaries view parliamentary elections? by Jerome Small 

Get involved - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/ 

Donate to the Victorian Socialists - https://www.victoriansocialists.org.au/donate 

Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. 

Music by Dan Kenny. 

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How do socialists understand the Russian invasion of Ukraine? What does this conflict uncover about imperialist tensions today? What is so hypocritical about the response of western political leaders? Socialist activist and author Tom Bramble answers these questions and more in discussion with Roz Ward. 

Further coverage of the war can be found at https://redflag.org.au/ 

Tom's books can be purchased at https://shop.redflag.org.au/ 

Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward. 

Music by Dan Kenny. 

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