Marxists have always stood for materialism, in opposition to all forms of idealism – including religion. But as Lenin explained, the communist approach to religion requires tact and sensitivity. Our task is to achieve a ‘paradise’ in this world.
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Hamid Alizadeh, member of the International Secretariat of the RCI, explores the reasons for the rapid collapse of the Assad regime, and what this means for the region.
Earlier this week a solidarity meeting was held in London condemning the British state’s recent raid on a Kurdish community centre. The meeting exposed the imperialist interests behind these crackdowns, and discussed how we can support Kurdish self-determination here in Britain.
Starmer’s government is preparing to administer bitter medicine on behalf of the capitalists, with public sector workers first in line. Instead of preparing members for battle, however, the tops of the trade unions are fighting amongst themselves.
In this episode, leading RCI member Alan Woods outlines the perspectives for the coming period: one of rising geopolitical tensions, turbulence, and revolutionary explosions.
Prominent American trade unionist Chris Smalls has released a documentary about his grassroots campaign to unionise Amazon workers. The Communist attended the UK premiere and Q&A with Smalls and the film’s co-directors.
UK universities like to portray themselves as neutral, apolitical institutions. But from ties to the ‘defence’ sector and British intelligence, to attacks on free speech and pro-Palestine voices, it’s clear that the university bosses are servants of imperialism.
The monarchy is once again mired in scandal, following an investigation which uncovered the dark underbelly of the Crown’s property empire. Instead of royals evicting workers from their homes, we should be evicting the royals from their (multiple) palaces!
Two exhibitions on the Pre-Raphaelite art movement are currently on show in Birmingham. As well as pursuing aesthetic innovation, the Pre-Raphaelites sought to critique, and even overcome, the harsh, alienating reality of Victorian industrial society.
The Syrian regime has collapsed. The resulting power vacuum is being filled by local militias and warlords, backed by various imperialist powers seeking to redivide the country and the region. The Syrian masses can only rely on their own strength.
Last week, a masked man shot to death the CEO of one of America’s largest healthcare insurance companies. While members of the ruling class shrink in fear, the class hatred amongst many ordinary Americans is palpable.
In this podcast, Antonio Balmer, leading member of the Revolutionary Communists of America, explains the reasons behind the election of Donald Trump, and the implications for the next stage in the crisis of US capitalism.