Bundesliga protests: Fans fightback against big business
German football has hit the news recently, with fans protesting against the increasing commercialisation of the sport. Once again, we see how the ‘beautiful game’ is being destroyed by profit.
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Coronavirus pandemic opens a new stage in world history
World events are moving at breakneck speed. Covid-19 has set in motion a chain reaction, throwing one country after another into the maelstrom. All of the contradictions of the capitalist system are erupting to the surface.
International Women’s Day: Millions protest across Latin America
Millions of women across Latin America – who have been at the forefront of recent revolutionary uprisings – took to the streets on International Women’s Day. The struggle for women’s liberation must be a struggle for socialism.
Bernie Sanders vs the Democrats – fight for a workers’ party
The Democratic primary campaign is now a two-horse race between Sanders and Biden. Just as in 2016, the Democratic party establishment will do everything to hold Sanders back. The creation of an independent workers’ party in the USA is urgently needed.
Coronavirus outbreak threatens world economy
The coronavirus outbreak threatens to plunge the fragile world economy into a new slump, as supply chains are disrupted, travel is curtailed, and businesses shutdown. These dangers reflect the global crisis of the capitalist system.
The trial of Julian Assange: exposing the crimes of US imperialism
Julian Assange faces potential extradition to the US for exposing the crimes of US imperialism. The brutal methods of the American ruling class must not be exposed, so they intend to make an example of Assange.
Ireland: ‘Common History, Common Struggle’ – from an error of emphasis to opportunism
Ben Curry reviews Peter Hadden’s book on the history of the class struggle in Ireland, and asks: how should Marxists approach the national question?
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the Chinese regime
The spread of the coronavirus across China is starting to have serious political repercussions for the regime. Social tensions are heightening, the economy is stalling, and the stability of the system is under threat.
Ireland after the elections: a new period of instability opens up
Ireland was previously hailed by liberal commentators for bucking the trend of political instability. But it has now caught up with a bang. The rise of Sinn Féin has delivered the establishment and the two-party system a decisive blow.
Israel-Palestine: the “Two-State Solution” reduced to absurdity
Trump’s recently announced “Deal of the Century” to broker “peace” in Israel-Palestine is a laundry list of humiliating terms for the Palestinians, aimed at giving full US backing to Israeli expansionism.
Liberalism in deep crisis as trust in democracy collapses
A recent report demonstrates the high level of dissatisfaction with democracy across the world. Liberalism is in crisis as capitalism fails to improve or even maintain living standards. Only socialism provides an answer.
Irish general election: establishment parties rejected as Sinn Féin gains ground
The results of the general election show that Ireland has caught up with the rest of Europe in terms of political polarisation and the collapse of the centre ground. The country is set for a new period of instability.