Women, the family, and the Russian Revolution
In this talk, Natasha Sorrell discusses how the Bolsheviks approached the women’s question, the gains that were won in the Revolution, and the conditions that led to their reversal.
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The deadly consequences of Tory culture wars
The murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey shows the tragic impact of the ruling class’ cynical attempts to divide workers through bigotry and discrimination. The Tories and their system are to blame. We must fight their culture war with class war.
Abortion rights and the struggle for socialism
Fifty years ago, the US Supreme Court passed its famous Roe v Wade ruling, providing abortion rights to women in America. Today, these same rights are being ripped up. The fight to end women’s oppression must be a fight for socialist revolution.
Marxism vs black nationalism
In this discussion, Fiona Lali talks about the history and lessons of the struggle for black liberation.
Identity politics: The ruling class’ favoured weapon against the left
Promoted by some activists as a means of combating oppression, identity politics is increasingly being used by the establishment to attack the left and the labour movement. Workers and youth must fight back with revolutionary class struggle.
USA: Abortion rights under attack
Laura Brown and Joel Bergman discuss the reasons and impact of the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Rainbow logos and corporate pinkwashing: Kick capitalism out of Pride!
Tomorrow sees the annual Pride parade in London. But what began as a protest against oppression has now become a corporate carnival. Big business is no friend of LGBT people. The fight for liberation must be a fight for revolution.
Culture wars and the fight against racism
Fiona Lali explains why we must link the fight against racism with the fight against capitalism.
Violence against women: How do we end it?
Sarah Vedrovitch explains the causes of violence against women in society, and how this can only be fought against by fighting against capitalism.
Women’s declining life expectancy reveals stark class divide
New life expectancy statistics highlight the devastating impact of class inequalities on women’s health. Working-class women have borne the brunt of capitalism’s crises. To end women’s oppression, we need united struggle for socialism.
Hands off our bodies! – Activists mobilise to defend abortion rights
News that abortion rights in the USA could soon be repealed has provoked a backlash of protest across the globe, including in Britain. Our freedoms will never be secure under capitalism. The fight for liberation must be a fight for revolution.