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Film and Forum: 'Maestra' and Cuba's Literacy campaign

Fred Fuentes — Fri, 21 May 2021 05:18:53 +0000

Narrated by Alice Walker, Maestra (Spanish for teacher) explores the experiences of nine women who, as young girls, helped eradicate Cuban illiteracy in the 1961 literacy campaign within one year.

Fifty years later, the brigadistas reminisce about the independence and self-confidence they gained from the great adventure and the trust the country placed in them. Film by Catherine Murphy. 2013. 32 min.

Chaired by Ian Ellis-Jones, (91��̳ journalist and commentator on Cuba)

Speakers:

Put socialists, Greens and progressive independents ahead of Labor

91��̳ — Thu, 01 May 2025 13:45:00 +1000

91��̳ has produced this scorecard to indicate where a selection of parties stand on the matters important to us and our readers. We urge you to also do your own research on where parties and independents stand on key issues.

India: West Bengal’s education minister attacks student protest

Sandip Nayak — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +1100

Student protesters at India’s Jadavpur University, in West Bengal, were subjected to violent attacks while demanding that student elections be reinstated by the state government, reports Sandip Nayak.

Putin’s Russia is cracking down on universities and academics

Pavel Kudyukin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:45:00 +1100

In the second part of our interview, Russian higher education trade unionist Pavel Kudyukin speaks to 91��̳’s Federico Fuentes and Serhii Shlyapnikov about the crackdown on universities and the campaign to free leftist academics and others jailed for their political views.

Tav Politics: Meet the Socialist Alliance WA Candidates at Murdoch Uni

Riley B — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:58:02 +0000

Rohingya refugee children denied right to education

Noor Sadaque — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:15:00 +1100

Among the myriad challenges facing Rohingya refugees is the denial of education — a profound injustice with far-reaching consequences, writes Noor Sadeque.

United States: Trump administration sacks 1300 education department workers

Natalia Marques — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +1100

The mass layoffs by Donald Trump's administration effectively gut the Department of Education, cutting staff by nearly one third, reports Natalia Marques.

‘Dark Indonesia’: The new student movement stirring in Southeast Asia

Girard Mariano Lopez — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:45:00 +1100

Thousands of Indonesian students across the country are taking to the streets protesting the Prabowo Subianto administration, launching a new movement against the former military general’s program of “budget efficiency”, reports Girard Mariano Lopez.

Why I am organising an AI counter-summit in Paris

Éric Sadin — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:15:00 +1100

Hundred heads of state and gurus of the digital industries, such as Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are gathering in Paris to promote the benefits of Artificial Intelligence, prompting Éric Sadin to organise a counter summit. He explains why.

Perth Storyfest

Riley B — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:55:09 +0000

This is a one day festival highlighting the voices of an inclusive writing community here in Boorloo (Perth). We hope you will join us as we take the first steps towards greater equity in the arts scene in WA. We are delighted to confirm that award winning writer Sara Saleh will be the keynote speaker, alongside several other amazing WA based writers. There will be workshops, panels, readings and book launches throughout the day.

91��̳ News Podcast Ep 63: Grassroots struggles in Latin America with Ben Radford

Isaac Nellist — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +1100

Isaac Nellist spoke with 91��̳'s Latin American correspondent Ben Radford about various grassroots struggles against mining and climate destruction, for workers' rights and access to education.

Why Trump’s election casts an ominous shadow

Peter Boyle — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +1100

Donald Trump’s victory has sent a wave of depression around the world, especially after the right-wing advances in Europe and the anti-immigrant race riots in England. Peter Boyle argues that the challenge for progressive movements has never been greater.

Grim Christmas coming for University of Wollongong staff, students

Rowan Cahill — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +1100

While the government commits billions of dollars to the black hole of AUKUS, universities are underfunded, allowing a management culture, which now pervades universities, to look for course and job cuts. Rowan Cahill reports.

The social movement fighting for the right to education in Brazil

Nicolas Calabrese — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:45:00 +1100

Nicolas Calabrese, coordinator of the Emancipa Popular Education Movement in Brazil spoke to 91��̳’s Ben Radford about the struggle for the right to university education in Brazil.

91��̳ News Podcast Ep 57: ‘Not our king’ & NTEU boycotts Israel

Isaac Nellist — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:15:00 +1100

Isaac Nellist and Riley Breen discuss the protests against the visit of “King” Charles and talk to NTEU national councillor Markela Panegyres about the recent vote to boycott Israel.

Qld elections: Liberal, Labor ‘law and order’ push is thinly disguised racism

Alex Bainbridge — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +1100

A week out from the October 26 Queensland election, the two major parties are doubling down on their racist law and order campaign, despite experts warning of social problems worsening without structural reform. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Monash staff and students unite to defend casuals from management cuts

Brenna Dempsey — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +1100

Staff and students at Monash University rallied on October 7 to demand secure jobs, smaller class sizes and genuine consultation. Brenna Dempsey reports.

Monash University slugs staff, students with parking fee rises

Brenna Dempsey — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:45:00 +1000

Monash University management has raised the price of parking, arguing it will encourage staff and students to travel more “sustainably”. Brenna Dempsey argues it will affect those less well off, who have to drive.

Save Macquarie Arts campaigns against planned course, staff cuts

Isaac Nellist — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:45:00 +1000

Students at Macquarie University are opposing its plan to cut hundreds of jobs and ‘streamline’ arts courses, reports Isaac Nellist.

Student Journalist Conference 2024

Joshua Adams — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:30:32 +0000

Opening Ceremony — 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mark Dreyfus talks about protection but allows whistleblowers to be prosecuted

Paul Gregoire — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +1000

Attorney General Mark Dreyfus is refusing to drop the prosecution of Richard Boyle, an ex-ATO employee, even though the laws have failed him. Paul Gregoire writes that it is a mystery as to why Dreyfus wants to punish Boyle.

Student groups, NTEU unite to oppose international student caps

Angus McGregor — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:30:00 +1000

Labor wants to cap the number of international students studying in Australia, but student groups and the NTEU are pushing back. Angus McGregor reports.

Rising Tide: The First Wave – 3CR screening

Darren Saffin — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:33:14 +0000

This event is hosted by 3CR Community Radio and Rising Tide.

At the end of the hottest year in human history, a Rising Tide of everyday people shut down the world’s largest coal port for 32 hours. Here’s how we did it.

Revisit the epic People’s Blockade with footage from the beach, the water, and the sky - and hear from Rising Tide organisers and blockaders about how this historic event came together.

Watch The First Wave - and get ready for the next!

Huge Sydney Uni student meeting votes to cut ties with Israel

Isaac Nellist — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:15:00 +1000

Students at the University of Sydney voted to cut ties with Israel at a historic student general meeting. Isaac Nellist reports.

India: Millions of students impacted by exam leaks, corruption

Isaac Nellist — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:15:00 +1000

Student protests erupted across India after corruption was revealed around the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the leaking of university entrance exam papers, reports Isaac Nellist.

Calls grow for justice for victims of NSW Police shootings

Jim McIlroy — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +1000

On the first anniversary of Jesse Deacon's death, at the hands of NSW Police, calls are growing for a change in the way mental health crises are handled. Jim McIlroy reports.

Schools join union campaign for NSW cleaners to be brought in-house

Pip Hinman — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:15:00 +1000

Teachers have joined the union covering school cleaners in NSW to campaign for the Labor government to bring school cleaning back in-house. Pip Hinman reports.

Quixotic regulation: eSafety commissioner capitulates

Binoy Kampmark — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +1000

Big Tech behemoths have much to answer for: the destruction of privacy, the ruthless monetisation of user data, behavioural modification and hypnotic seduction. But Binoy Kampmark argues that censorship is not the answer.

Huge Uni of Queensland student meeting votes to divest from Israel

Sam Morris — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:30:00 +1000

Students voted overwhelmingly for the University of Queensland to cut ties with weapons manufacturers and divest from Israel at a 1500 strong meeting. Sam Morris reports.

Student encampment forces Uni of Melbourne to disclose weapons ties

Jacob Andrewartha — Thu, 23 May 2024 14:30:00 +1000

After an eight-week Gaza solidarity encampment and a week-long occupation of Mamoud’s Hall, the University of Melbourne has agreed to disclose its funding arrangements with weapons corporations. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

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