Films to watch in quarantine – a Marxist guide, part one
For many trapped at home, quarantine is an opportunity to broaden horizons. We publish here a list of some of the best political films to occupy the time during the lockdown.
Europe paralysed amidst mutual recriminations
The coronavirus crisis has brought the national tensions within the European Union to the fore, leading to a sharp conflict between the northern and southern European member states over spending. The European project is facing its demise.
Them and us: rich vs. poor during the COVID-19 pandemic
We are told: “The virus does not discriminate – rich and poor alike, we are all in this together.” However, the reality is that the privileged elite, who enjoy relative safety, expect the workers to risk infection to keep profits rolling in.
Renationalise Royal Mail! Put posties in control to fight the pandemic!
Postal workers have hit pause on their strike action over job cuts and conditions. Instead, they have called for Royal Mail to be transformed into an emergency service to aid the vulnerable. This requires public ownership and workers’ control.
The pandemic vs the precariat – with Ian Hodson, BFAWU president
In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, we’re joined by Ian Hodson – President of the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union – who discusses the impact of the pandemic on precarious workers, and the need to fight back against the unscrupulous bosses.
Bill Landles: a working-class fighter for 75 years
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Landles, Socialist Appeal’s last link to the Workers’ International League. A dedicated revolutionary who spent his life fighting for socialism, Bill will never be forgotten.
Ruling class flounders faced with the worst crisis in the history of capitalism
The pandemic has triggered the worst crisis in the history of capitalism. The ruling class is scrambling to save their system, breaking all the rules that have governed their policy for the past 80 years. The future is socialism or barbarism.
Only socialist measures can solve the coronavirus crisis
In an effort to save their system, the Tory government has pledged to throw hundreds of billions at the economy. But what they give with one hand today, they will attempt to take back through austerity tomorrow. We must make the bosses pay.
The lessons of the Italian coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis in Italy has brought out the real nature of the capitalist system, where profit is being placed before lives. The working class is reacting with militant strike action. What lessons can be drawn from this experience?
COVID-19: the impending catastrophe and how to fight it
Capitalism has utterly failed to deal with the coronavirus crisis, and is putting the lives of millions of people at risk. In such a situation, only drastic measures – socialist measures – can avert the impending disaster.
The pandemic vs the precariat – #NameAndShame the bosses
Workers across the board are being shafted by unscrupulous employers, with the bosses keeping unnecessary production running, failing to provide staff with protection, and refusing to pay out wages. We must make the capitalists pay for this crisis.
Coronavirus exposes the myth of European unity
Europe faces its greatest crisis since WWII as borders close across the region. The coming slump will exacerbate national tensions. We are witnessing a new phase in the unravelling of the union. Fight for a Socialist United States of Europe!