Alan Woods on ‘why we are communists’
In this episode, Alan Woods discusses the unprecedented crisis of capitalism, the bankruptcy of the reformist leaders, and why only the ideas of revolutionary communism can offer a way forward.
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Israel on trial: The lie of the West’s ‘rules-based’ order
In contrast to their hue and cry about ‘democracy’ and ‘self-determination’ in Ukraine, the western powers have given Israel the go-ahead to raze Gaza to the ground. Once again ‘international law’ and the ‘rules based order’ are exposed as a hypocritical cover for the iron heel of imperialism.
100 years since the founding of the Left Opposition: In defence of Trotskyism
One hundred years ago, Leon Trotsky and his supporters founded the Left Opposition, in order to defend the revolutionary traditions of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, and the ideas of genuine Marxism. Today, we stand on the shoulders of these giants.
Imperialism, war, and Palestine: Capitalism’s horror without end
The explosive conflict in Israel-Palestine is the latest flashpoint in the crisis-ridden capitalist system. The profit-hungry imperialists are to blame for the wars ravaging society. The alternative facing humanity is socialism or barbarism.
Has the working class disappeared? Fact and fiction
The apologists of capitalism constantly assert the myth that ‘the working class no longer exists’; that ‘we are all middle class now’. In fact, the working class has never been stronger. What is missing is revolutionary leadership.
Interview with communist artist Nicholas Baldion
Socialist Appeal comrade Nicholas Baldion is amongst the contenders for this year’s John Moores Painting Prize – the winner of which will be announced later this week. We spoke to Nicholas about his artistic work and his communist politics.
‘March separately, strike together’: The United Front tactic
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Sarah Vedrovitch discusses the United Front, a tactic adopted by the Communist International to connect the communists to the broader working class.
Socialism in one country: Why Stalin abandoned Marxism
In this talk, Jack Tye Wilson provides a Marxist response to Stalin’s “theory” of ‘socialism in one country’, and outlines the disastrous consequences of the Comintern’s abandonment of internationalism.
In memory of Leon Trotsky
21 August marks the anniversary of Leon Trotsky’s death, following an attack by a Stalinist agent. This article by Alan Woods, originally published in 2000, commemorates this revolutionary titan who preserved the authentic traditions of Marxism and Bolshevism for future generations.
The part played by labour in the transition from ape to man: An introductionÂ
As part of his unfinished notes on the Dialectics of Nature, Friedrich Engels wrote an insightful analysis of the material factors that drove the evolutionary development of mankind. We publish here an introduction to this fascinating text.
SAS killings inquiry shows brutality of British imperialism
An ongoing inquiry into accusations of extrajudicial murders by British Special Forces in Afghanistan shines a light on the crimes of western imperialism. The fight for justice must be a fight to overthrow this entire barbaric system.
Fatalism and free will – Do we make our own history?
Critics of Marxism often suggest that scientific socialism paints a mechanical view of history, without any role for individuality or free will. Daniel Morley discusses the question of necessity and chance, and the need for revolutionary leadership.