Materialism of the Enlightenment
Ben Curry explores the road to genuine knowledge that was paved by the Enlightenment.
June 2022
RMT strike: “It’s class war” – Victory to the workers!
The class struggle is heating up in Britain, as striking RMT members bring the railways to a standstill, and the Tories and bosses attempt to crush the unions. The gutter press is screaming about ‘class war’. And – for once – they’re correct.
Northern Ireland Protocol: Tory opportunists pour petrol on the flames
Appealing to the rabid ranks of the Tory Party, cynical leadership hopefuls are threatening to dismantle the NI Protocol, setting Britain up for a trade war with the EU. The reckless opportunism of these careerists knows no bounds.
Law and disorder: Crisis causes criminal justice to crumble
Strikes are on the rise. Even barristers are taking action. Police are warning of potential riots over food and fuel prices. Meanwhile, fractures are emerging across the apparatus of the state. Revolutionary explosions are being prepared.
Poverty pay and outsourcing: University workers fight back
Support staff at Leeds University, organised in Unison, are on strike this week, fighting for decent pay. This is one of many struggles taking place on UK campuses, as workers and students mobilise against the marketisation of education.
Tories in turmoil: Picking fights and waging wars
In a desperate attempt to save themselves, Johnson and the Tories are waging war on anyone and everyone. Their reckless actions are damaging the interests of British capitalism – and preparing the ground for explosive class struggles.
TUC #DemandBetter demo: “The system’s broken – Time to fight!”
Last Saturday saw a mass mobilisation of the trade union movement, around demands to tackle the cost-of-living disaster. With the Tories and bosses on the attack, the stage is set for bitter battles. Workers and youth must fight for revolution.
Unison conference: Right wing smells blood, as left runs for the hills
This year’s Unison conference has ended with the right wing emboldened, and the left in retreat. Attempts to appease the right will only encourage them to intensify their attacks. To regroup and fight back, we need bold, unwavering leadership.
Profits rising, wages falling – Overthrow the bosses’ system!
Tomorrow, thousands of workers and youth are descending on the streets of London to protest against the Tories, and to demand real solutions to the cost-of-living crisis. We say: Fight inflation with socialist policies! Join the Marxists!
Western imperialism turns to pessimism in Ukraine
The tables are beginning to turn in the Ukraine war, with Russian forces gaining ground in the Donbas. These developments – combined with the conflict’s economic impacts and rising class struggle – are causing western unity to fracture.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ – The nostalgia and decline of US imperialism
New Hollywood blockbuster ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ revives the 1980s film franchise in order to reminisce about the power of US imperialism. In doing so, however, this sequel highlights Washington’s anxiety, as American dominance wanes.
Revolution in Latin America
Jorge Martin discusses the events that have challenged the capitalist system in Latin America.