Why Marxists oppose NATO
This week marks the 74th anniversary of the founding of NATO. In this talk, Lotta Angantyr explains the real role and history of this tool of Western imperialism, and why Marxists are irreconcilably opposed to NATO.
April 2023
Women, the family, and the Russian Revolution
A new release from Wellred Books looks at the gains made by-and-for women thanks to the Bolshevik Revolution. Natasha Sorrell provides a valuable summary of this process, discussing how communists can fight for the emancipation of women today.
HS2: British capitalism’s white elephant
Every week brings new announcements of rising costs and delays for HS2. Many are calling for the entire project to be cancelled. But the Tories cannot fathom another U-turn. Only socialist planning can modernise Britain’s decrepit infrastructure.
NEU conference: Time to escalate the struggle!
NEU delegates are meeting this week for the union’s national conference, which comes at a critical moment in the struggle over pay and conditions. Teachers have shown their determination to fight. Now is the time for militant coordinated action.
UK life expectancy flatlines: Product of a sick system
Recent data shows that life expectancy in Britain has plateaued over the last decade, and has even fallen for the poorest. Hundreds of thousands are dying before their time, due to austerity, inequality, and overwork. Capitalism is killing us.
International students caught in the crossfire of the Tory culture war
International students have been caught up in the Tories’ cynical culture war, as this myopic government looks to bring down immigration numbers. Only by kicking capitalism off our campuses can we provide free, high-quality education for all.
Shadwell fire tragedy: Slum housing in modern-day Britain
Last month, a fire broke out in an overcrowded flat in east London, revealing the scourge of slum housing in Britain. To solve the housing crisis, we need to expropriate the wealth and properties of the big banks, landlords, and developers.