Sovereignty and independence: The national question in Ukraine
In this discussion, Jorge Martin discusses the war in Ukraine and how it connects to the national question.
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The Commies are coming!
Recent polling shows that more and more young people across the world consider themselves communists. With capitalism in crisis, and workers on the move, revolutionary explosions lie ahead. Join the Marxists today in the struggle for socialism!
RMT young members’ conference 2023: Determined to win
With a mood of confidence, enthusiasm, and militancy on display, the recent young members’ conference of the RMT set the tone for the battles ahead, as rail workers prepare to continue their struggle in the weeks ahead. Victory to the unions!
Low-traffic neighbourhoods: A class perspective
Driving has become the latest front in the ruling class’ culture war, pitting those who rely on their car against environmental campaigners. Instead, we need united class struggle to end travel chaos and congestion with clear socialist policies.
Coventry Amazon strike goes from strength to strength
Amazon warehouse workers in Coventry were out on the picket lines again yesterday, continuing their struggle for decent pay and conditions. Confidence is growing, as the strike grows. To win, it must spread across Jeff Bezos’ e-commerce empire.
Burnout and super-exploitation: Capitalism’s race to the bottom
As British capitalism descends deeper into crisis, the bosses are turning the screws on workers across the board, in an effort to squeeze more profit from their staff. Many are being pushed to breaking point. But many others are fighting back.
Tories vs. teachers: Defend education with united action!
A wave of regional strikes by NEU members is taking place this week, over pay and conditions in education. To save our schools, this struggle must be linked to that of other public sector workers, to fight the Tories and their austerity agenda.
Amazon workers walk out: Time to spread the strike!
Following their first walkout last month, Amazon workers in Coventry are back on the picket lines this week, fighting for decent pay and conditions. To win, the strike must be spread to the rest of the workforce – and to other warehouses.
Review: ¡GarcÃa! – Is fascism defrosting?
Recent TV thriller series ¡GarcÃa!, available on HBO, explores Spain’s dark fascist past. But the show’s political message is confused from start to end. Only the revolutionary struggle of workers and youth can bury Francoism one and for all.
Ukraine’s bloody anniversary: A balance sheet and perspectives
Marking the one year anniversary since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, Alan Woods discusses Putin’s aims, the hypocrisy and lies of the imperialists, the perspectives for the war – and its impact on the class struggle.
Tory Prevent strategy: Whipping up fear and xenophobia
With the class struggle sharpening, the Tories are reaching for every tool at their disposal to divide workers. To this end, the government is dusting-off its ‘Prevent’ programme once again. Workers and youth must fight their racist fear-mongering.
Beware, the Ides of March cometh…for capitalism!
As the crisis of British capitalism deepens, drama at the top is playing out alongside a rising strike wave from below. North and south of the border, the political establishment is being shaken to its core. Revolutionary explosions impend.