Marxism vs black nationalism
In this discussion, Fiona Lali talks about the history and lessons of the struggle for black liberation.
Oppression
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News that abortion rights in the USA could soon be repealed has provoked a backlash of protest across the globe, including in Britain.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.
Women’s struggle in history | Women’s liberation: The Marxist position
Lubna and Natasha discuss the role of women in various revolutionary struggles throughout history.
The origins of women’s oppression | Women’s liberation: The Marxist position
Laurie O’Connel uses the historical materialist method to trace the roots of women’s opression, and explain what we must do to fight it.
How to fight for women’s liberation | Women’s liberation: The Marxist position
Fiona Lali explains how the struggle for women’s liberation is intrinsically linked with the fight for socialism, and how only Marxism can provide a way forward.
Violence against women: How do we end it?
Across the world, an epidemic of violence against women, femicide, and domestic abuse plagues society. This is yet another symptom of a sick system. Capitalism is the disease. To end sexism and oppression, we must fight for revolution.