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Richard Swift examines the history of Utopian thinking that fundamentally re-imagines democracy and equality.

A cartoon by P J Polyp

The environmental crisis is proving not only a challenge to capitalism but forcing resistance movements to rethink their politics.

The other great historic alternative to capitalism has been anarchism. Often dismissed as a dirty word, its influence ebbs and flows but its libertarian principles remain profoundly influential.

From Karl Marx to Ed Miliband and François Hollande is a very long journey indeed. But all at least pay lip-service to socialism. So how has it worked as an alternative?

Richard Swift begins his journey through political alternatives to capitalism by looking at the nature of the beast they seek to oppose.

Some good news this month.

Overfishing is causing marine ecosystems to collapse in Thailand, writes Jess Worth.

Claire Fauset looks forward to a summer of resistance.

Solar energy could be the answer to Shatila's power problems, writes Lydia James.

Janet Nicol reports on Canada's Highway of Tears.

Chris Brazier reflects on the June 2005 issue on the politics of migration.

Some light relief in Malaysia.

Richard Swift on Nigeria's new president.

It's more of the same in the West African country, writes Gabriella Jozwiak.