Religion
While religion can play a reactionary role, Marxists do not claim it can be defeated purely through argumentation. To rid society of religion, the material conditions for religion must be removed.
US imperialism’s war on spy balloons: Inflated hysteria
In recent weeks, western press and politicians have manufactured a hue-and-cry over supposed Chinese spy balloons. With crises and class struggle brewing back home, imperialist sabre-rattling provides a useful distraction for the ruling classes.
Sturgeon quits: Where next for the independence movement?
Nicola Sturgeon has resigned from Scottish politics, having led the independence movement to an impasse, and with nothing to offer workers and youth but austerity and attacks. Marxists must raise the slogan: For a Scottish Workers’ Republic!
Maintenance loans and student poverty – Fight for free education!
While university workers strike over pay and conditions, undergraduate students are also suffering from the cost-of-living crisis, with huge real-terms cuts to maintenance loans. Students and staff must unite and fight for free education.
The deadly consequences of Tory culture wars
The murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey shows the tragic impact of the ruling class’ cynical attempts to divide workers through bigotry and discrimination. The Tories and their system are to blame. We must fight their culture war with class war.
‘The kids aren’t alright’: The system is sick
The uncertainty and chaos of capitalism finds its reflection in the epidemic of mental health issues amongst young people. At the same time, austerity and inflation are restricting access to services and support. We must fight to transform society.
The 1925-27 Chinese Revolution and the role of Stalinism
In this discussion, Daniel Morley talks through the 1925-27 revolution in China.
Nurses set to escalate the struggle: All out for victory!
Following several rounds of walkouts, and with the Tories refusing to budge, nurses are set to step up their strike action over pay and conditions. To win, health workers must unite with other unions and fight for a clear socialist alternative.
Far right incite anti-refugee violence – Fight back with class struggle!
Spurred on by the racist rhetoric of the Tories and their ‘hostile environment’, far-right activists are targeting asylum-seekers across the UK. The labour movement leaders must mobilise workers and youth to drive the fascists off our streets.
The staggering crimes of British imperialism
Flag-waving Tory chauvinists are increasingly attempting to whitewash the brutal history of the British Empire. But recent studies have exposed this shameless falsification and revealed the true extent of colonialism’s horrific, murderous crimes.
Child mortality on the rise – Capitalism kills
Recent research has revealed that increasing numbers of children are dying of trauma and sudden, unexpected causes. Poverty, malnutrition, and unhealthy living conditions are driving this surge in child mortality. Capitalism is the culprit.
In Defence of October – a reading guide
Here, we provide a guide for discussing Trotsky’s classic text ‘In Defence of October’. In defending the October revolution, Trotsky set the record straight on the real processes that unfolded in Russia 1917.