Series

Workers power in Spain

Geoff Bailey tells the story of how Spanish workers fought the rise of fascism--and how their revolt gave the world a glimpse of an alternative to capitalism.

People who gathered to celebrate the first elections under the Spanish Republic are attacked by police in Barcelona

Revolution in 1930s Spain

Seventy-five years ago, Spain's future hung in the balance--between the rising forces of fascism and the potential of a working-class revolution.

July 21, 2011
Members of an anarchist militia at the barricades in Spain

The Spanish Civil War

Seventy-five years ago, the workers of Spain led a heroic fight against fascism--and their rebellion gave the world a glimpse of workers' power.

August 18, 2011