Uprising in America: The school of revolution
In our latest episode of IMTV, Alan Woods – editor of In Defence of Marxism, discusses the police killing of George Floyd in the USA and the insurrectionary protests seen in response across America.
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Racism, police violence, and socialist revolution
In this recent live broadcast statement by Antonio Balmer – of Socialist Revolution, US section of the IMT – looks at the recent police killing of George Floyd, discussion the question of racism and police violence, and explaining the need for revolution.
Insurrectionary anger sweeps the USA
Anger has exploded across the United States in response to the recent police killing of George Floyd. This time workers and youth are drawing more radical conclusions, declaring “this ain’t a riot, it’s a revolution!”
An appeal to Bernie supporters – don’t mourn, organise!
Bernie Sanders is out of the race, a punch to the gut for many who hoped his campaign would offer a way forward. But it’s also a turning point. For millions, this will be the last time they try to work within the two-party system of the capitalists.
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.
USA: chaos in Iowa – support for Bernie shows potential for socialist ideas!
The rotten nature of American capitalist democracy was exposed at the Iowa caucus this week. This charade shows, once again, the need for a workers’ party in the US.
USA: impeach capitalism – the whole system is guilty!
The impeachment of Donald Trump reflects the desperation of the American capitalists who have no control over the erratic president. However, this farce will do nothing to advance the interests of American workers, who must organise against capitalism.
Mass shootings, the far right, and political incitement
Recent shootings in the USA have shone a light on far-right extremism and the role of reactionary politicians like Trump in whipping up racism and bigotry. Both Trump and these shootings are symptoms of the rotten capitalist system.
USA: Workers need an independent socialist campaign
Bernie Sanders has officially thrown his hat into the ring and put himself forward to be the Democratic Party candidate for the 2020 presidential election. But if we want a “revolution against the billionaire class”, we need a mass socialist party.
USA: the class interests behind Trump’s wall
The dramatic ‘standoff’ between US President Donald Trump and the Democrats over border policy is a cynical charade between two parties that represent one and the same class. We need a socialist alternative.
USA: workers should shut down capitalism
The US government remains shutdown as the standoff between President Trump and the Democrats continues. The working class should use their power to keep society running in their own interests.
Trump’s advisers slander socialism: a reply to White House lies
Alan Woods responds to the myths about socialism being spread by Trump’s team. Their desperate slanders reveal that the US ruling class is worried about the increasing support for radical ideas amongst workers and youth.