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The article argues that the Left must develop a comprehensive digital strategy to confront digital capitalism, which uses artificial intelligence, algorithms, data, automation, and cloud infrastructure to preserve corporate power and reshape work, culture, and public opinion. It criticizes left-wing organizations for lagging technologically and urges them to move beyond opposition toward active participation in developing open-source platforms, digital cooperatives, and socially governed artificial intelligence. Technology is presented not as inherently threatening but as a class arena whose effects depend on ownership and power relations. The proposed path combines digital organizing and technical expertise with human solidarity and grassroots action, aiming to redirect technological development toward social justice and a more democratic socialist future.

A mass Ashura procession in Copenhagen that enforced gender segregation prompted criticism for contradicting European principles of equality and human rights. The event highlighted how some Islamic institutions in Europe remain influenced by foreign governments such as Iran, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about transparency, integration and external control. The piece argues that both the European far right and conservative religious networks benefit from resisting integration, while the majority of Muslims seeking full civic participation bear the consequences. It calls for legal limits on gender-segregated public events, mandatory disclosure of foreign funding, and support for developing independent, locally trained religious leadership. The European left is urged to adopt a consistent secular stance opposing all forms of discrimination while supporting reformist voices within Muslim communities.

Large gender-segregated religious processions in Copenhagen sparked debate about Islamic institutions in Europe and their alignment with democratic values. The text argues that external funding from Iran, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia shapes religious discourse and weakens integration, while also serving right‑wing political narratives. It calls for transparent funding rules, locally trained imams, regulated religious institutions and a secular civic framework applied equally across faiths. The author urges European left‑wing movements to adopt a clear secular stance that supports equality, rejects gender discrimination and strengthens independent, locally rooted Islamic institutions.

Analyzes the structural weaknesses of leftist forces in Iraq and the wider Middle East, highlighting issues of fragmentation, limited electoral influence, weak representation of women and youth, and ineffective organizational models. Emphasizes the need for a unified leftist framework grounded in a shared minimum program, decentralized organizational structures, real empowerment of youth and women, and a professional digital strategy. Draws lessons from global experiences in Colombia, Brazil and Europe, stressing that effective political transformation requires connecting protest movements with electoral participation and independent unions. Advocates deep intellectual and organizational renewal to convert social energy into sustainable political power.

Criticism of a Danish left‑wing leader for repeatedly cycling without a helmet despite his party’s emphasis on public health sparked wider debate about political consistency and public responsibility. The article argues that small daily behaviors of leaders influence credibility and should match their stated values. Media outlets and social networks amplified the discussion, leading the politician Pelle Dragsted to acknowledge the critique and change his behavior. The piece emphasizes the importance of constructive self‑criticism within left movements and highlights the role of accountability in healthy democratic cultures across different societies.

Argues that left-wing movements in the Global South, particularly in Iraq, suffer from fragmentation caused by party‑controlled unions and weak coordination. Highlights how digital-age generations demand independent, democratic mass organizations. Cites global examples of effective independent unions and outlines structural obstacles such as Iraq’s rentier economy and international donor influence. Calls for building strong, inclusive, progressive unions alongside coordinated political alliances to create a unified and socially rooted left capable of driving democratic socialist change.

The text argues that Palantir’s recent manifesto reveals a deepening alliance between monopolistic digital capital and far‑right political projects, framing it as a new stage of “digital fascism.” It connects major Silicon Valley figures to nationalist authoritarian agendas, especially those associated with Trump, and describes how AI-driven military systems and large‑scale surveillance enable repression, targeting operations, and human-rights violations, particularly in Gaza. The analysis warns that digital infrastructures have entered a militarized, ideologically driven phase that intensifies global inequality and suppresses dissent. It calls for leftist movements to prioritize democratic control of technology, dismantle militarized corporate systems, and build collective, transparent digital alternatives while supporting worker organization and global accountability mechanisms.

Israel’s approval of a death penalty law for Palestinian detainees is framed as a shift from field killings to legally sanctioned violence within an apartheid structure supported by Western powers, particularly the United States. The article argues that the law eliminates judicial safeguards and entrenches a discriminatory dual-legal system targeting Palestinians. It calls for international isolation of Israel through sanctions, divestment and legal accountability, while proposing a secular democratic citizenship state as an alternative to failed two‑state arrangements. The text links abolition of capital punishment to the broader struggle against racial discrimination and urges global progressive forces to push for dismantling Israel’s apartheid system and protecting Palestinian prisoners.

Debates on refugee integration in Denmark are shaped by political narratives that oversimplify the issue as cultural or religious, overshadowing deeper social, economic and political factors. Many refugees arrive with experiences of authoritarian states, influencing their perceptions of institutions and laws. Denmark’s democratic model requires time and understanding to adapt to, yet current integration policies prioritize restrictions and value tests rather than explaining how state institutions function. Effective integration requires practical education about public institutions, labor rights, taxation and civic participation, alongside refugees reassessing inherited mistrust of the state, enabling mutual trust and smoother societal integration.

An analysis argues that the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro exemplifies a broader strategy of digital capitalist domination using advanced surveillance, data analysis, and media manipulation. It contends that modern capitalism employs sophisticated technological systems to control political movements, shape public consciousness, and reinforce class exploitation. The text calls on global leftist and progressive movements to build independent technological capabilities, enhance digital security, and integrate technological struggle with traditional class struggle to survive in an era where digital conflict has become central to political power.

Analyzes the electoral decline of the Iraqi left as a crisis of organizational tools rather than ideology, arguing that scientific methods, digital engagement, and unified structures are essential for regaining public influence. Calls for a broad, flexible leftist framework grounded in practical, measurable political action, learning from successful global leftist coalitions. Emphasizes generational renewal, modern communication strategies, and decentralized organization to rebuild the left’s capacity to act as a credible force for social change in Iraq.

Presents a Marxist critique of artificial intelligence as a tool reinforcing capitalist power, arguing that AI development prioritizes profit, class domination and surveillance over social benefit. Describes how automation displaces workers, extracts data, deepens inequality, and strengthens corporate monopolies. Highlights environmental costs, gender biases, and the use of AI in warfare, particularly in Israeli military operations. Warns that AI intensifies digital colonialism in the Global South and empowers authoritarian regimes through advanced monitoring. Concludes that without radical systemic change, AI will expand exploitation, weaken democracy, and entrench global capitalist hegemony.

A leftist initiative makes a book on capitalist artificial intelligence freely available in thirty languages to counter cultural and intellectual monopolization by market forces. The project promotes open access as a political act opposing capitalist control of knowledge and enabling global engagement with progressive perspectives on technology. Widespread digital distribution platforms republish the work, expanding reach beyond traditional publishing constraints. The collaborative translation and review effort reflects a collective leftist approach aimed at democratizing knowledge and stimulating international dialogue on alternatives to capitalist technological dominance.

The text presents a leftist critique of artificial intelligence, arguing that current AI systems primarily serve capitalist interests by enhancing profit, control, and digital domination. It highlights the digital gap weakening leftist movements, the need to overcome digital illiteracy, and the strategic importance of developing independent leftist technological capabilities. Youth are described as essential to digital transformation within leftist organizations, while global leftist digital alliances are proposed to counter capitalist tech hegemony. The book advocates alternative, open, democratic uses of AI to promote social justice and reduce exploitation, emphasizing cautious and conscious engagement with current AI tools. It concludes with a call for broad dialogue to build a collective leftist digital strategy and actionable framework for progressive technological alternatives.

The text argues that the Syrian uprising was derailed into an international battleground causing widespread suffering. It condemns Turkey’s military assault on Afrin as a devastating, uneven conflict and urges solidarity with all Syrian civilians regardless of identity. The author views the Afrin battle as unwinnable and criticizes Kurdish forces for engaging in a futile confrontation. The PYD is acknowledged for progressive reforms but accused of authoritarian and exclusionary behavior. The piece warns against reliance on the United States, highlighting its history of abandoning allies, and argues that nationalist models have failed across the region. It calls for rejecting ethnic and religious state structures in favor of a civil state based on citizenship, equality, and human rights.