Is Marxism fatalistic | The philosophy of Marxism
In this podcast, Daniel Morley discusses the accusations of ‘fatalism’ levelled at Marxism by its enemies.
Review: ‘Superstore’ – A revealing portrayal of organisation and struggle
US-based sitcom Superstore recently came to an end, after six series depicting the lives of workers at a giant retail company. Their efforts to fight back against the bosses will be all too familiar for exploited workers around the world today.
Capitalism’s lost generation: Young people “drowning in insecurity”
Young people across the world are bearing the brunt of capitalism’s crises. From precarious work, low pay, and unaffordable housing, to the climate catastrophe: capitalism offers no hope for the youth. We need to fight for a socialist future.
COVID deaths expose stark class divide
The Tories are basking in the success of the UK’s vaccination programme, and the prospects of an economic rebound. But the coronavirus crisis will leave deep scars on working-class communities. Only bold socialist policies can offer a solution.
No confidence in Starmer: We need a new left leadership
Keir Starmer is doubling down in the wake of Labour’s dismal election results, accelerating the shift to the right. If we want a real ‘change of direction’, we need an urgent change of leadership. Starmer out! Fight for socialism!
Review: ‘Deutschland 89’ – No confidence in a capitalist future
Cold-war spy thriller Deutschland paints a nihilistic picture about humanity’s future. Equating Communism with Stalinism, the show sees no alternative but the crisis-ridden capitalist system. We must fight for a real socialist alternative.
Disaster in Hartlepool: Starmer out! Time for a left leadership challenge!
The results of yesterday’s elections are a catastrophe for Labour. The blame for this lies entirely with Starmer and the right wing. We need a new leadership. No confidence in Starmer! Fight the Tories with socialist policies!
Interview with PCS President Fran Heathcote: Preparing for the fights ahead
Public sector workers are facing attacks across the board: on jobs, pay, and conditions; and over health and safety in the workplace. Socialist Appeal spoke to president of the PCS union, Fran Heathcote, about the struggles that lie ahead.
‘Cash for curtains’: Capitalism is corruption
The murky connections between the government and the wealthy elites are in the spotlight once again. The revolving door; corporate lobbying; backscratching between donors and Downing Street: all of these are part and parcel of this rotten system.
Manchester bus drivers fight back against ‘fire and rehire’ – and win!
Following 65 days of tireless strike action, bus drivers at Go North West have scored an important victory in driving back the bosses’ fire-and-rehire attempts. This provides an inspiring example for other workers facing similar attacks.
Unite elections: Howard Beckett for general secretary
Nominations open tomorrow in the race to succeed Len McCluskey as Unite general secretary. Howard Beckett is standing on a fighting programme, both industrially and politically. It is vital that the trade union movement has a militant leadership.
Marxism vs postmodernism | The philosophy of Marxism
In this podcast, Hamid Alizadeh of In Defence of Marxism explains why postmodernist philosophy is wrong and reactionary; and how the ‘old’ ideas of Marxism are far more relevant.