Dialectics: From Hegel To Marx
Hamid Alizadeh traces the development of the dialectical method, and how Marx placed the systematic approach of Hegel on a materialist basis in order to trace the development of human history.
Students and staff prepare to strike: Fight to defend education!
Marxist activists in universities and colleges are mobilising to support striking staff: organising solidarity campaigns, and building for the national student walkout on 2 March. The reports published here show how this can be done.
The misogyny of the Met: An instrument of capitalist oppression
Recent events have once again shone a light on the endemic sexism and racism within the police. This rotten institution cannot be reformed. It must be overthrown, along with the capitalist system that it exists to protect.
Regional inequality and the Tories: No ‘levelling up’ for the working class
Recently announced government proposals for ‘levelling up’ are another case of Tory bluff and bluster, with no genuine plan for tackling regional disparities. For real investment in deprived areas, we need public ownership and socialist planning.
Review – Anne: The struggle for justice for the Hillsborough 97
New ITV drama ‘Anne’ follows the fight for justice by the families of the 97 victims tragically killed in the Hillsborough disaster, exposing the real role of the establishment for their deaths and subsequent cover-up.
Ireland: Solidarity with climate activists on trial!
Irish activists Orla Murphy and Zac Lumley are facing trial – and possible severe punishment – this week for protesting against government inaction over climate change. We say: The capitalists are the real criminals! Solidarity with Orla and Zac!
PCS consultative ballot: Defend pay and conditions – Vote Yes!
Having worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, public sector workers organised in PCS are preparing for battle against the government, in a fight over pay, pensions, and conditions. We say: Vote Yes! Build for action! Unite and strike!
Marxism vs postmodernism
The decline of capitalism finds its reflection in the decline of philosophy. Nowhere is this clearer than with the intellectual trend that is postmodernism. Instead of this philosophical dead-end, we need the revolutionary ideas of Marxism.
Labour under Starmer: No Corbyn, no socialists, no hope
The Labour right wing is continuing its clearout of socialists from the party. The left is demoralised and in disarray. Yet workers and youth are moving into action. We need to build the forces of Marxism – in the unions and on the streets.
Cost of living crisis: Fight inflation with socialist policies!
Workers are facing a ‘cost of living catastrophe’ over the coming months, with rapidly rising inflation. Already several unions are balloting for action over pay. What is needed is a coordinated struggle to take power out of the hands of the bosses.
The Monarchy: Tourist attraction or reactionary relic?
Andy Southwark exposes the rotten institution of the monarchy and the role that it plays against socialism.
Paul Holmes victimised – Fight for reinstatement!
Following a two-year witch-hunt, Kirklees Council has shamefully sacked Unison president Paul Holmes. This disgraceful act will embolden employers to go on the offensive against trade union activists. A titanic fightback is needed.