The far-right and crushing austerity are ascendent. But youth around the world are fighting back. Spain: Massive protests for fair housing have been ongoing since the forcible eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. India: The “Cockroach” party is leading a movement to force the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. France, Chile, and Belgium: Students rebel against planned cuts to education spending. US: Protests to demand justice for Nolan Wells. Brazil: University students have taken the streets continuously since Sunday’s election in support of Lula. Germany: Young men are saying no to mandatory conscription to fight the elite’s wars.

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