David Glanz
@davidglanz.bsky.social
Revolutionary socialist, member of Solidarity. Anti-Zionist Jew and supporter of Palestine. Refugee activist. Proud to be union. solidarity.net.au
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Thanks to everyone who attended the launch of our exhibition “25 years of refugee resistance”.
Great speeches from Rathy Barthlote and movement veteran Pamela Curr.
The free exhibition continues until 4pm on Tuesday 2 December at Mama Chen’s, 42a Albert Street, Footscray.
Great speeches from Rathy Barthlote and movement veteran Pamela Curr.
The free exhibition continues until 4pm on Tuesday 2 December at Mama Chen’s, 42a Albert Street, Footscray.
November 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Thanks to everyone who attended the launch of our exhibition “25 years of refugee resistance”.
Great speeches from Rathy Barthlote and movement veteran Pamela Curr.
The free exhibition continues until 4pm on Tuesday 2 December at Mama Chen’s, 42a Albert Street, Footscray.
Great speeches from Rathy Barthlote and movement veteran Pamela Curr.
The free exhibition continues until 4pm on Tuesday 2 December at Mama Chen’s, 42a Albert Street, Footscray.
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The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has recently released a report on anti-Palestinian racism in Australian schools.
Zakaria Saleh, Wasim El-Haj and Chris Breen discuss the issues.
Zak was a high school student in 2024 and is now at Western Sydney Uni. Wasim and Chris are teachers.
Zakaria Saleh, Wasim El-Haj and Chris Breen discuss the issues.
Zak was a high school student in 2024 and is now at Western Sydney Uni. Wasim and Chris are teachers.
Anti-Palestinian racism in schools | The Sound of Solidarity
The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has recently released a report on anti-Palestinian racism in Australian schools. Zakaria Saleh, Wasim El-Haj and Chris Breen discuss the issues. Zak was...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) has recently released a report on anti-Palestinian racism in Australian schools.
Zakaria Saleh, Wasim El-Haj and Chris Breen discuss the issues.
Zak was a high school student in 2024 and is now at Western Sydney Uni. Wasim and Chris are teachers.
Zakaria Saleh, Wasim El-Haj and Chris Breen discuss the issues.
Zak was a high school student in 2024 and is now at Western Sydney Uni. Wasim and Chris are teachers.
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Come along in Melbourne on Thursday and discuss the implications of Zohran Mamdani's win in New York.
Speakers are Tara Burnett, former Greens candidate for Cooper and an AEU member, and Jasmine Ali, Solidarity.
All welcome.
Speakers are Tara Burnett, former Greens candidate for Cooper and an AEU member, and Jasmine Ali, Solidarity.
All welcome.
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Come along in Melbourne on Thursday and discuss the implications of Zohran Mamdani's win in New York.
Speakers are Tara Burnett, former Greens candidate for Cooper and an AEU member, and Jasmine Ali, Solidarity.
All welcome.
Speakers are Tara Burnett, former Greens candidate for Cooper and an AEU member, and Jasmine Ali, Solidarity.
All welcome.
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Come along to the launch of this exhibition honouring 25 years of refugee resistance.
Saturday 29 November, 4pm onwards, Mama Chen's, 42 Albert Street, Footscray.
Saturday 29 November, 4pm onwards, Mama Chen's, 42 Albert Street, Footscray.
November 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Come along to the launch of this exhibition honouring 25 years of refugee resistance.
Saturday 29 November, 4pm onwards, Mama Chen's, 42 Albert Street, Footscray.
Saturday 29 November, 4pm onwards, Mama Chen's, 42 Albert Street, Footscray.
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Phil Griffiths, labour historian and Solidarity member, explains the forces at work behind the dismissal of the Whitlam Labor government on 11 November 1975.
He describes how workers immediately walked out on strike, with a push to shut down the country.
He describes how workers immediately walked out on strike, with a push to shut down the country.
Why the rich wanted Whitlam sacked - and how workers fought back | The Sound of Solidarity
Phil Griffiths, labour historian and Solidarity member, explains the forces at work behind the dismissal of the Whitlam Labor government on 11 November 1975.
He describes how workers immediately walke...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Phil Griffiths, labour historian and Solidarity member, explains the forces at work behind the dismissal of the Whitlam Labor government on 11 November 1975.
He describes how workers immediately walked out on strike, with a push to shut down the country.
He describes how workers immediately walked out on strike, with a push to shut down the country.
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If you missed our great forum on Nauru on Monday, here's the video so you can catch up at leisure.
RAC Forum: Close Australia's offshore gulag - No deportations to Nauru (17/11/25)
YouTube video by Refugee Action Collective - Vic
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November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
If you missed our great forum on Nauru on Monday, here's the video so you can catch up at leisure.
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Victorian Labor is trying to limit our protest rights. It's an attack on Palestine solidarity and much more.
MPs are debating a new bill today. Join the rally in Melbourne this afternoon (Tuesday) from 5.30pm at Parliament.
MPs are debating a new bill today. Join the rally in Melbourne this afternoon (Tuesday) from 5.30pm at Parliament.
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Victorian Labor is trying to limit our protest rights. It's an attack on Palestine solidarity and much more.
MPs are debating a new bill today. Join the rally in Melbourne this afternoon (Tuesday) from 5.30pm at Parliament.
MPs are debating a new bill today. Join the rally in Melbourne this afternoon (Tuesday) from 5.30pm at Parliament.
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Emeritus Professor Judith Brett has spent much of her academic career writing about the Liberal Party.
She argues that the Liberals face an existentialist crisis but that Labor is failing to take advantage of the moment.
She argues that the Liberals face an existentialist crisis but that Labor is failing to take advantage of the moment.
Liberals face an existential crisis | The Sound of Solidarity
Emeritus Professor Judith Brett has spent much of her academic career writing about the Liberal Party. She argues that the Liberals face an existentialist crisis but that Labor is failing to take adva...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Emeritus Professor Judith Brett has spent much of her academic career writing about the Liberal Party.
She argues that the Liberals face an existentialist crisis but that Labor is failing to take advantage of the moment.
She argues that the Liberals face an existentialist crisis but that Labor is failing to take advantage of the moment.
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Today, in 1975, the ruling class in Australia conspired to sack the Labor government. Jean Parker discusses why they did it.
On Thursday, 13 November, socialist historian Phil Griffiths will talk on how the working class fought back.
6.30pm, Kathleen Syme library, Faraday Street, Carlton.
On Thursday, 13 November, socialist historian Phil Griffiths will talk on how the working class fought back.
6.30pm, Kathleen Syme library, Faraday Street, Carlton.
Fifty years since the Whitlam Dismissal – Solidarity Online
In 1975 the ruling class in Australia conspired to subvert parliamentary democracy and sack the Labor government. Jean Parker discusses why they did it and the response.
solidarity.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Today, in 1975, the ruling class in Australia conspired to sack the Labor government. Jean Parker discusses why they did it.
On Thursday, 13 November, socialist historian Phil Griffiths will talk on how the working class fought back.
6.30pm, Kathleen Syme library, Faraday Street, Carlton.
On Thursday, 13 November, socialist historian Phil Griffiths will talk on how the working class fought back.
6.30pm, Kathleen Syme library, Faraday Street, Carlton.
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Solidarity has been at the heart of the struggle fighting for Palestine, opposing March for Australia and standing up for refugees.
But all this takes money. So we’re asking you to make a donation. Every donation over $10 is in the draw to win prizes.
chuffed.org/project/soli...
But all this takes money. So we’re asking you to make a donation. Every donation over $10 is in the draw to win prizes.
chuffed.org/project/soli...
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Solidarity has been at the heart of the struggle fighting for Palestine, opposing March for Australia and standing up for refugees.
But all this takes money. So we’re asking you to make a donation. Every donation over $10 is in the draw to win prizes.
chuffed.org/project/soli...
But all this takes money. So we’re asking you to make a donation. Every donation over $10 is in the draw to win prizes.
chuffed.org/project/soli...
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Dr Sara Cheikh-Husain discusses her research into Islamophobia in Australia and argues that it cannot be understood separately from the imperialist agenda of the West and the attempt to silence the voices of Palestinians and their supporters.
Islamophobia, imperialism and resistance | The Sound of Solidarity
Dr Sara Cheikh-Husain discusses her research into Islamophobia in Australia and argues that it cannot be understood separately from the imperialist agenda of the West and the attempt to silence the vo...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Dr Sara Cheikh-Husain discusses her research into Islamophobia in Australia and argues that it cannot be understood separately from the imperialist agenda of the West and the attempt to silence the voices of Palestinians and their supporters.
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Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York has horrified the whole US political establishment. It gives hope to everyone desperate for an alternative to the cautious mainstream parties and politics run for the rich.
Zohran Mamdani’s victory a blow against Trump and the US establishment – Solidarity Online
Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York has horrified the whole US political establishment, giving hope to everyone desperate for an alternative.
solidarity.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York has horrified the whole US political establishment. It gives hope to everyone desperate for an alternative to the cautious mainstream parties and politics run for the rich.
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Come along to our meeting on the UN in Melbourne tonight.
We’ll also be discussing the implications of Zohran Mamdani’s fantastic win in New York.
We’ll also be discussing the implications of Zohran Mamdani’s fantastic win in New York.
Why the UN isn't a force for peace
Event in Melbourne, VIC, Australia by Solidarity Melbourne and Solidarity on Thursday, November 6 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Come along to our meeting on the UN in Melbourne tonight.
We’ll also be discussing the implications of Zohran Mamdani’s fantastic win in New York.
We’ll also be discussing the implications of Zohran Mamdani’s fantastic win in New York.
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Anthony Albanese’s visit to Donald Trump in Washington brought together two war criminals who have backed Israel’s genocide and now want to plan for war against China.
Albanese’s Trump visit shows his enthusiasm for US and Israeli savagery – Solidarity Online
Anthony Albanese’s visit to Donald Trump in Washington brought together two war criminals who have backed Israel’s genocide and now want to plan for war against China.
solidarity.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Anthony Albanese’s visit to Donald Trump in Washington brought together two war criminals who have backed Israel’s genocide and now want to plan for war against China.
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David Glanz discusses the fragile nature of the ceasefire and why it brings no respite, let alone peace, for Palestinian people.
He looks at why Israel agreed to the ceasefire and how the movement here and overseas should respond.
He looks at why Israel agreed to the ceasefire and how the movement here and overseas should respond.
Gaza after the 'ceasefire': will the killing stop? | The Sound of Solidarity
David Glanz discusses the fragile nature of the ceasefire and why it brings no respite, let alone peace, for Palestinian people. He looks at why Israel agreed to the ceasefire and how the movement her...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:28 AM
David Glanz discusses the fragile nature of the ceasefire and why it brings no respite, let alone peace, for Palestinian people.
He looks at why Israel agreed to the ceasefire and how the movement here and overseas should respond.
He looks at why Israel agreed to the ceasefire and how the movement here and overseas should respond.
My piece on why the government is bailing out the metal smelting industry.
Spoiler alert: it's linked to preparations for war with China.
Spoiler alert: it's linked to preparations for war with China.
Saving jobs not the reason for Labor’s industry bailouts – Solidarity Online
Labor is spending billions on propping up the metals industry, saying it’s about saving jobs. But the government’s main motivation is its drive to arm Australia for war with China.
solidarity.net.au
October 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
My piece on why the government is bailing out the metal smelting industry.
Spoiler alert: it's linked to preparations for war with China.
Spoiler alert: it's linked to preparations for war with China.
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Solidarity has endorsed this international statement against US aggression against Venezuela.
"We oppose imperialist intervention aimed at regime change, but we do not give political support to Maduro and his corrupt, repressive circles."
"We oppose imperialist intervention aimed at regime change, but we do not give political support to Maduro and his corrupt, repressive circles."
Against U.S. military aggression on Venezuela and all imperialist presence in Latin America!
Let's unite the struggles of the Latin American peoples with that of the workers of the US against Trump. Statement by KA, PO, SEP, SWP, TIR, UFCLP (first signatories)
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October 29, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Solidarity has endorsed this international statement against US aggression against Venezuela.
"We oppose imperialist intervention aimed at regime change, but we do not give political support to Maduro and his corrupt, repressive circles."
"We oppose imperialist intervention aimed at regime change, but we do not give political support to Maduro and his corrupt, repressive circles."
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Lucia Pradella and Fabio Santoro discuss the 3 October general strike in Italy for Palestine. Adam Adelpour gives an introduction to the meeting.
The summing up by Lucia and Fabio that followed question time is included.
The summing up by Lucia and Fabio that followed question time is included.
Block everything: inside Italy's general strike for Palestine | The Sound of Solidarity
Lucia Pradella and Fabio Santoro discuss the 3 October general strike in Italy for Palestine. Adam Adelpour gives an introduction to the meeting. The summing up by Lucia and Fabio that followed questi...
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October 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Lucia Pradella and Fabio Santoro discuss the 3 October general strike in Italy for Palestine. Adam Adelpour gives an introduction to the meeting.
The summing up by Lucia and Fabio that followed question time is included.
The summing up by Lucia and Fabio that followed question time is included.
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Great turnout at today’s @ASUnion rally in Melbourne, part of a national day of action against massive threatened pay cuts for community and social sector workers.
Solidarity flags from @CPSU_Vic @FSU_Australia @AEU @VicUnions and @anmfvic4p.bsky.social
Solidarity flags from @CPSU_Vic @FSU_Australia @AEU @VicUnions and @anmfvic4p.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Great turnout at today’s @ASUnion rally in Melbourne, part of a national day of action against massive threatened pay cuts for community and social sector workers.
Solidarity flags from @CPSU_Vic @FSU_Australia @AEU @VicUnions and @anmfvic4p.bsky.social
Solidarity flags from @CPSU_Vic @FSU_Australia @AEU @VicUnions and @anmfvic4p.bsky.social
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Workers at the Padre coffee roasting factory in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick walked out on strike. Julie Monteiro spoke to UWU delegate Ava Baldwin about the issues.
Coffee workers give bosses a roasting – Solidarity Online
Workers at the Padre coffee roasting factory in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick walked out on strike. Julie Monteiro spoke to delegate Ava Baldwin about the issues.
solidarity.net.au
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Workers at the Padre coffee roasting factory in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick walked out on strike. Julie Monteiro spoke to UWU delegate Ava Baldwin about the issues.
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Casey Forsyth looks at the dynamic driving colonial settlement on this continent and draws lessons for the struggle for Indigenous rights and in solidarity with Palestine.
Australian settler colonialism, racism and imperialism | The Sound of Solidarity
Casey Forsyth looks at the dynamic driving colonial settlement on this continent and draws lessons for the struggle for Indigenous rights and in solidarity with Palestine.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Casey Forsyth looks at the dynamic driving colonial settlement on this continent and draws lessons for the struggle for Indigenous rights and in solidarity with Palestine.
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This Thursday, 16 October at 6.30pm.
Sydney: Brown St Hall, Newtown
Melbourne: Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton
Other cities: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sydney: Brown St Hall, Newtown
Melbourne: Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton
Other cities: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This Thursday, 16 October at 6.30pm.
Sydney: Brown St Hall, Newtown
Melbourne: Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton
Other cities: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Sydney: Brown St Hall, Newtown
Melbourne: Kathleen Syme Library, Carlton
Other cities: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Palestinians and their supporters are celebrating the ceasefire and an end to the killing in Gaza. But the Trump-Netanyahu plan still leaves Gaza as an open-air prison under effective Israeli control.
Peace plan relief but Gaza still an open-air prison – Solidarity Online
Palestinians and their supporters are celebrating the ceasefire and an end to the killing in Gaza. But the Trump-Netanyahu plan still leaves Gaza as an open-air prison under effective Israeli control.
solidarity.net.au
October 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Palestinians and their supporters are celebrating the ceasefire and an end to the killing in Gaza. But the Trump-Netanyahu plan still leaves Gaza as an open-air prison under effective Israeli control.
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Victor Fernandez, an LA-based activist and member of Solidarity's US sister group, Marx21, talks about Trump's racist ICE raids and the growing resistance to them.
Racism and the LA riots: The beginning of the end of Trump? | The Sound of Solidarity
Victor Fernandez, an LA-based activist and member of Solidarity's US sister group, Marx21, talks about Trump's racist ICE raids and the growing resistance to them.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Victor Fernandez, an LA-based activist and member of Solidarity's US sister group, Marx21, talks about Trump's racist ICE raids and the growing resistance to them.