John Collins

My latest piece at @weavenews.bsky.social addresses the ongoing debate over the future of the Left in Spain. It's a story that has implications both within and beyond a country with a long history of antifascist mobilization - and a long history of leftist infighting.

Check it out here. 👇

What’s Left in Spain? — Weave News Gabriel Rufián’s surprising call for new thinking among Spain’s leftist parties seeks to change the conversation and spark a unified struggle against the far right. Will it work?

Spain is buzzing with discussion about renewed efforts to mobilize a united Left against the threat of a rising far Right. @djleftover.bsky.social reports on how Gabriel Rufian of the Republican Left of Catalonia is sparking a much-needed conversation about how the Left can avoid past pitfalls. 👇

This is exactly the future imagined by people working in tech and human rights when adoption began to accelerate. They've been warning us for a decade, and advocating for limits, but local successes in restraining police use of these tools pale beside the wholesale abuses now occurring.

Georgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning

I was sent this video of agents at her door:

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Imagine if the NYT had spent the last few decades actually listening to scholars who write about the "imperial boomerang." Instead, they're suddenly shocked.

"America leads the world in shock!" (Gil Scott-Heron)

My latest over at @weavenews.bsky.social. Spain is confronting not only a major rail disaster but also an escalating storm of hoaxes, lawfare, disinformation, and far-right provocation. This is a story that will feel familiar to readers in many places...

The Invisible Labor Behind Moshi’s Brand — Weave News How low-income women profit in the Urban Kilimanjaro region

NEW THIS WEEK! Ananya Maddipatla looks at how women in Moshi, Tanzania, navigate the challenges of making a living in a local tourist economy that "often [relies] on informal labor that keeps services cheap for visitors but precarious for locals."

Click through for the full story. 👇

As millions in the Global South face the decision to flee their homelands in the face of catastrophic climate change, European asylum frameworks desperately need to be updated in order to meet the needs of climate refugees.

Today we bring you the stories of some of those most directly affected. 👇

It was a pleasure to work on this piece and learn more about the generation of Spaniards who risked everything to take on the forces of fascist repression. I couldn't help but think of Woody Guthrie, as you'll see if you click through to read the full piece. ✊

As Gaza Flotilla Launches in Spain, People Power Confronts State Complicity — Weave News “They are united in their crimes, and we are united in our solidarity”

Also this week, John Collins (@djleftover.bsky.social) reports from Spain on the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which seeks to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.

“They are united in their oppression, they are united in their crimes, and we are united in our solidarity.”

An Ugly, Little Law and Its Callous Consequences — Weave News Understanding Public Law No. 119-21 and Its Impacts on Buffalo, New York

NEW TODAY: Community members in Buffalo, NY heard sobering forecasts of how the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill" will affect everything from health care access to community agriculture to fundamental social safety net programs.

Our reporter @steveperazaphd.bsky.social was there to cover it. 👇

Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin #7 (August 2025) — Weave News News from Mexico, Thailand, Cambodia, and Argentina

NEW TODAY!

The August edition of our Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin, compiled by Teodora Hasegan, features news on important legal developments in Southeast Asia as well as reports on efforts to resist capitalist extraction around the world. 👇

‘What Radicalized You?’: Impressions from Socialism 2025 — Weave News Left political education in a time of cascading crises

NEW THIS WEEK! Axel Fair-Schulz reflects on the @socialismconference.org held last month in Chicago.

“Another world is urgently necessary and possible. Events like the Socialism Conference compel us to confront this through political education and collective support, skill sharing, and debate.” 👇

Riace: the Model that Challenged the Italian Integration System — Weave News A reminder of the power of solidarity

“Abandoned homes were restored and given to refugee families; defunct businesses were reopened; local crafts were revived; and a community that had once been hollowed out was revitalized.”

Carmen Critelli tells the inspiring story of Riace, a community where solidarity comes first. 👇

Must read of the day!

Check out the latest from @steveperazaphd.bsky.social over at @weavenews.bsky.social. He asks us to connect the dots that too many people would prefer not to connect in their own communities. 👇

It's important to hear from young people who are worried about how social media platforms are affecting them. That's why we highlighted in our "Voices" section this piece from a young author in Vermont (originally published by the Waterbury Roudabout).

www.waterburyroundabout.org/opinion-arch...

No Price Tag for the Priceless — Weave News Upper Peninsula residents fight for Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains

New today: Tom Grotewohl reports on grassroots efforts to oppose public funding for a proposed copper mining project near Lake Superior.

"None of us who live here can afford any more pollution than is already in the Lake from past mining.” (Charlotte Loonsfoot)

www.weavenews.org/stories/2025...

📢 ‼️Ningún ser humano es ilegal‼️
Madrid hoy

#StopRacismo
#StopFascismo

Some people get into journalism because they’re skeptical of power, and others do so because they’re impressed by it. Moments like this are clarifying with respect to who’s who.

Way to go, Mac!

Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin #4 (May 2025) — Weave News Ongoing Indigenous struggles in the Amazon and important dialogue at the UN.

Each month, Teodora Hasegan provides an overview of key news related to Indigenous people worldwide.

In the May edition of her newsletter, you'll find some hopeful news from the Amazon as well as coverage of important discussions happening at the UN.

Check through to view all the details! 👇

Legendary.

Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire In this incisive account, leading scholar of Islamophobia Deepa Kumar traces the history of anti-Muslim racism from the early modern era to the “War on Terror.” Importantly, Kumar contends that Islamo...

Deepa Kumar's work is an important contribution to this ongoing conversation.

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Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin #3 (April 2025) — Weave News This bulletin devoted to Global Indigenous Peoples News, part of the Glocal Exchange project of Weave News, seeks to highlight some of the current issues from Indigenous communities in different parts...

Also this week, we published the latest issue of our colleague Teodora Hasegan's Global Indigenous Peoples News Bulletin featuring stories about Indigenous struggles from the Arctic to the Amazon.

A great way to get up to speed on the issues! 👇

www.weavenews.org/stories/2025...

We Are Higher Ed

Hello, Bluesky!! We are a collective of academics who are standing up for higher education. Join us: www.wearehighered.org

Parkas are the new pith helmets.

Cycling Against Borders: Seb’s Journey — Weave News Seb’s journey is no ordinary bike ride. So far, he has cycled over 4,346 kilometers, leaving their home in Amsterdam with a mission: to fight against borders. Their journey will stretch across contine...

“Seb’s journey is no ordinary bike ride. So far, he has cycled over 4,346 kilometers, leaving their home in Amsterdam with a mission: to fight against borders.”

NEW THIS WEEK: Join Carmen Critelli to learn about one cyclist's mission to challenge borders and the privileges associated with them. 👇

My latest translation for @weavenews.bsky.social - an important and critical perspective from Spain.