Here are some links to web sites we think will be useful to anyone involved in left political thought.

Activist Network ActivistNetwork is a non profit making organisation that seeks to promote the values of peace, equality and social justice.The website is intended as a practical resource for all radical individuals, groups and organisations.
The Amiel and Melburn Trust The Trust, named after the founders Norman Melburn and Barry Amiel, gives financial assistance to bodies or individuals to advance public education, learning and knowledge in all aspects of the philosophy of Marxism, the history of socialism and the working-class movement. The site provides an online archive of, for instance, The New Reasoner, Universities & Left Review and Marxism Today and other articles and pamphlets.
Australian Options Magazine Left discussions for social justice and political change
Chartist Magazine that aims to promote debate amongst people active in radical politics about the contemporary relevance of democratic socialism .
Compass A membership-based pressure group, whose goal is to debate, discuss and develop the ideas, vision and action needed to develop a more coherent and radical programme for a centre-left government.
Corporate Watch Corporate Watch is a small independent not-for-profit research and publishing group which undertakes research on the social and environmental impact of large corporations, particularly multinationals. We aim to expose the mechanisms by which corporations function and the detrimental effects they have on society and the environment as an inevitable result of their current legal structure.
Democratic Left Scotland Democratic Left Scotland exists to promote a dialogue, alliances and activity between social movements, trade unions, progressive parties and committed individuals to obtain the maximum pressure to renew Scottish democracy with equality of opportunity for all.
Dissent A quarterly magazine of politics and culture - US
Emotional Labour Research Bringing together academic staff from a range of disciplines with a research interest in the field.
International Gramsci Society International Society for the study and development of Gramsci's thought.
ippr - Institute for Public Policy Research An independent, radical and progressive think tank, committed to combating inequality; empowering citizens; promoting social responsibility; creating a sustainable economy and revitalising democracy.
Labour Research Department Independent research organisation publishing news and information for trade unionists.
Left on the Shelf Specialist second hand bookseller of material on all topics to do with Socialism. From here you can access one of the world’s best on-line collections of books, pamphlets, journals and ephemera on this subject.
Le Monde Diplomatique English language website and free online monthly summaries and maps.
Marx Memorial Library The Marx Memorial Library is the place for books, pamphlets and periodicals on all aspects of Marxism, the science of Socialism and history of working-class movements.
New Economics Foundation nef is an independent 'think-and-do' tank that aims to challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues.
Q-News A monthly colour magazine published from London, which contains articles relevant to Muslims today, covering religion, politics and lifestyle issues.
The Radical Activist Network The Radical Activist Network was formed at the beginning of 2004 by a group of activists largely drawn from the movements against war, racism and corporate globalisation.
Red Pepper Independent magazine of the green and radical left.
Rising East Rising East Online examins social, cultural and political developments in the Thames Gateay area - with contributions from lecturers and students at the University of East London, and beyond. A 'local' website with a global outlook.
SEARCH The SEARCH (Social Education And Research Concerning Humanity) Foundation was incorporated in 1990 in New South Wales as a non-profit company to promote greater understanding in the community of the main factors affecting social life, influencing social development and advancing social well-being.
Social Europe journal Quarterly online journal addressing issues of critical interest to progressives across Europe and beyond.
Specialist Group for the Study of Anarchism This is the official website for the Political Studies Association (PSA) UK, Specialist Group for the Study of Anarchism
Statewatch Monitoring the state and civil liberties in the European Union.
Stop the War The web site of the Stop the War coalition.
Tribune Magazine of the labour movement left
UKwatch A resource for all those interested in developing a radical critique of UK politics. Based on the model of Z Net (the highly successful US-based activist resource), the site aims to provide the same breadth of information and sense of community, while also being dedicated to achieving social change.
The Working Class Movement Library The Working Class Movement Library (WCML) is a collection of English language books, periodicals, pamphlets, archives and artefacts, concerned with the activities, expression and enquiries of the labour movement, its allies and its enemies, since the late 1700s.