A recent four-part documentary by acclaimed left-wing director Raoul Peck examines the violent history of colonialism, showing capitalism’s bloody origins. It should be seen by all those looking to fight racism and imperialism today.
Counter-revolutionary protests have erupted onto the streets of Cuba, provoked by the deteriorating economic situation facing the country. Socialists must defend the Cuban revolution, oppose imperialism, and fight for workers’ democracy.
A huge backlash has occurred in response to the racist abuse suffered by England’s black players. Boris Johnson and Priti Patel have hypocritically offered their support. It is the capitalist establishment who are responsible for racism.
Labour’s civil war is currently playing out at a local level, with the right-wing maneuvering in order to seize control of CLPs. The scene is set for a sharp struggle at annual conference. The left must organise and go on the offensive.
The past year has been a traumatic one for students, facing isolation and uncertainty. But it has also provided a valuable experience in organising and taking action. These lessons must be taken forward in the fight to defend education.
Support staff in universities have worked tirelessly during the pandemic to keep campuses running. But their only reward has been an insulting zero percent pay offer. Unison members must link up with other unions for a coordinated fightback.
Outsourced workers at the government’s department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have achieved a resounding mandate for strike action. This shows the way forward in the struggle against outsourcing and low pay.
Despite the heroic efforts of the masses, the inspiring revolutionary movement against the military regime in Myanmar has reached an impasse. The task ahead is to build a revolutionary leadership armed with Marxist theory and a clear strategy.
100 years ago, Labour councillors in Poplar led a mass campaign and took on the ruling class in order to defend working-class communities. Ben Gliniecki examines the lessons for the labour movement in the fight against austerity today.
The Tories’ welfare ‘reforms’ have intentionally robbed thousands with disabilities and long-term illnesses of crucial support. We need a system that treats the most vulnerable in society with compassion, not contempt.
In the first part of this series on Marxist philosophy, Daniel Morley talks about materialism.
The virus is rampaging through schools, with the government turning a blind eye to concerns over health and safety. The Tories don’t care about children’s education, but only about the bosses’ profits. We must fight to put workers in control.