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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)

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Senator Lidia Thorpe: ‘Victoria’s treaty bill needs to be more inclusive’

Kerry Smith — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:15:00 +1000

Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung independent Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe said a Treaty process that does not address the “continuous theft of our land and destruction of our sacred sites undermines our very survival”. Kerry Smith reports.

Malaysian socialist: ‘Socialism provides the framework to unite our struggles’

Amanda Shweeta Louis — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:45:00 +1000

Amanda Shweeta Louis, Socialist Party of Malaysia member and chairperson of their youth wing, Pemuda Sosialis, spoke to 91��̳’s Isaac Nellist about the commercialisation of Malaysia’s education system, solidarity with Palestine and why young Malaysians are looking to socialism.

Queensland teachers strike for pay, conditions

Alex Bainbridge — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:15:00 +1000

More than 50,000 Queensland teachers went on strike to demand better pay and more classroom resources. Alex Bainbridge reports.

91��̳ Show #65: Malaysian socialist: Why young people are turning to socialism

Isaac Nellist — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:15:00 +1000

91��̳’s Isaac Nellist spoke to Amanda Shweeta Louis from the Socialist Party of Malaysia about the commercialisation of Malaysia’s education system, solidarity with Palestine and why young Malaysians are looking to socialism.

Make childcare public and free

Adam Bremner — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:45:00 +1000

Making profit the purpose of the childcare industry means that it will always be dangerous, argues former childcare worker Adam Bremner.

University of Tasmania cuts arts courses, staff

Solomon Doyle — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +1000

Students and staff at the University of Tasmania are outraged at the university administration’s decision to cut critical courses and staff, reports Solomon Doyle.

91��̳ Show #62: Give schools the resources they need

Isaac Nellist — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:30:00 +1000

Isaac Nellist speaks to Victorian teacher unionist Adam Bremner on the 91��̳ Show about the campaign for better pay and more resources for schools.

New international speakers, agenda announced for Ecosocialism 2025

Fred Fuentes — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000

The Ecosocialism 2025 agenda has been updated with new international and local speakers and sessions. Fred Fuentes, a conference organiser, reports.

Angry teachers say Vic Labor must not punish public school students

Isaac Nellist — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:45:00 +1000

Victorian teachers protested the Jacinta Allan government’s decision to delay at least $2.4 billion in promised funding for public schools. Isaac Nellist spoke to Adam Bremner, Victorian public school teacher, Australian Education Union (AEU) member and Socialist Alliance member, about the impact of this funding cut on teachers and students.

Trinity College Dublin breaks ties with Israel

Alex Bainbridge — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:30:00 +1000

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement won an important victory when Trinity College Dublin cut institutional ties with Israeli universities. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Vic teachers ready to fight for public school funding

Adam Bremner — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:45:00 +1000

The Australian Education Union Victoria told its members in the first week of June it was ready to fight Jacinta Allan’s Labor government for the full funding that it promised public schools. Adam Bremner reports.

After NSW’s ‘great flood’

Peter Perkins — Mon, 26 May 2025 12:15:00 +1000

Long-range forecasters, analysing AI models and satellite data, had warned of the latest developing catastrophic weather event weeks ahead, but governments did little. Just as well communities pull together, writes Peter Perkins.

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

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

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.

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