The early years of the Communist Party
In this video from Revolution Festival 2019, Ben Gliniecki – writer for Socialist Appeal – discusses the beginnings of the Communist Party of Great Britain, which was founded 100 years ago on 31 July 1920.
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David Harvey against revolution: the bankruptcy of academic “Marxism”
David Harvey recently came out as openly anti-revolutionary in the clearest terms, claiming that capitalism is “too big to fail” and revolution would result in catastrophe. Jorge Martin explains the bankruptcy of so called “academic Marxism.”
Capitalism is dying – and a new socialist society is trying to be born
Developments in modern technology give a glimpse of what could be possible, if only these forces were under the control of society, and not profit-seeking capitalists. Adam Booth reviews a trio of recent books that explore this question.
‘The First Five Years of the Communist International’: a revolutionary treasure trove
The First Five Years of the Communist International, consisting of Trotsky’s writings and speeches on building the Third International, is a must-read for all revolutionaries. Get your copy from Wellred Books today.
Portraits from the pandemic: Artists highlight the role of NHS workers
Artist Nicholas Baldion explains how the art community is depicting the lives of those on the frontline in the fight against the pandemic, paying homage to workers in the NHS and elsewhere.
The COVID-19 pandemic and science under capitalism
Revelations that Dominic Cummings sat on the government’s scientific advisory committee have raised question marks over just how ‘impartial’ expert advice is. Under capitalism, science will never be truly objective or independent.
Celebrate Marx’s birthday – watch the premiere of ‘Marx in London’
Today is Marx’s birthday. To celebrate, Socialist Appeal is premiering a new documentary on Marx’s life in London. Join us to watch this online at 6pm – and join us to help build the forces of Marxism.
Marxism, Keynesianism, and the crisis of capitalism
Governments everywhere are pumping money into the world economy to keep it on life support. Subscribers to Keynesian economic ideas – of government stimulus and demand-side management – feel vindicated. But only Marxism offers a solution.
The Communist Manifesto: more relevant than ever
Today is the anniversary of the Communist Manifesto. This monumental work is one of the most read texts in history, containing a wealth of ideas. It is also a rallying call to the working class – even more powerful today than when it was written.
The 1949 Chinese Revolution
In this talk from last year’s Revolution Festival, Daniel Morley (writer for Socialist Appeal) looks back at the events leading up to the 1949 Chinese Revolution, explaining why the revolution played out as it did, and discussing the process that has unfolded since: from revolution to Tiananmen to capitalism.
William Blake: breaking the mind-forg’d manacles
An exhibition of William Blake’s work has opened at the Tate. Blake was a political radical in his own time. Though limited by his bourgeois outlook, his work captured the horror and indignity of the emerging capitalist mode of production.
160 years of Darwin’s ‘Origin of the Species’
Yesterday was the 160th anniversary of Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’. Albeit unconsciously, Darwin’s theory of evolution revealed how nature operates dialectically. This radically challenged the ideology of the ruling class.