War and revolution: a world on the brink
Alan Woods outlines a Marxist perspective of the current world situation.
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The fall of Kherson: What does it mean for the Ukraine war?
The western press has celebrated Russia’s retreat from Kherson in Ukraine. But this withdrawal does not represent a decisive defeat for Putin. The outcome of the war still hangs in the balance, as economic, social, and political tensions mount.
Teachers’ strike: Drive capitalism out of education!
Hundreds of thousands of teachers and school staff are currently voting over potential strike action. Austerity and academisation have driven down teaching conditions and learning conditions. Only a bold socialist fightback can save education.
Civil servants vote Yes to strike action – Unite the struggles to win!
PCS members in the civil service are the latest section of workers to vote for action, following on from nurses and university staff. With other public sector workers balloting, the potential for a mass campaign of coordinated strikes is clear.
US Midterms: Turmoil, polarisation, and the need for a workers’ alternative
The latest midterm elections in the USA have yielded further political polarisation and paralysis. The Republicans are split, while the Democrats have nothing to offer the working class. Instability, crises, and social explosions lie ahead.
Doctor Doom predicts “dark days” for capitalism
With the world economy on the brink of a new slump, the ruling class is imbued with a deep pessimism – a reflection of the impasse of their system. The Marxists, by contrast, are energetically working to build a revolutionary leadership.
Book launch – Ireland: Republicanism and Revolution
Wellred Books is proud to announce the release of a new edition of ‘Ireland: Republicanism and Revolution’ by Alan Woods. Join Socialist Appeal activists for the book launch – live in London or online – on 26 November, and get your copy today.
Mass Movement In Iran: What way forward?
Esaias Yavari discusses the movement of the Iranian masses and what route they must take in order to succeed.
Care home crisis: A system at breaking point
UK care homes are facing a perfect storm of staffing shortages, soaring costs, and continued austerity. The industry is running on fumes, with workers and residents paying the price. We must fight for a clear socialist alternative.
Arms to Ukraine? To those abusing Trotsky’s words: “Learn to think!”
Some ‘lefts’ have thrown their weight behind western imperialism, joining the chauvinistic chorus which demands that more weapons be sent to support Ukraine. Scandalously, these muddleheads justify their position by quoting Trotsky.
Strikes in store as NHS catastrophe looms
The NHS is on the brink, with millions waiting for treatment, and winter set to pile on more pressure. Meanwhile, the Tories are planning further cuts. But health workers are fighting back, with nurses voting to strike. Save our NHS!
Tories cry crocodile tears as migrant crisis escalates
Facing a permacrisis back home, Tory ministers are ratcheting up their racist rhetoric against migrants and refugees, with those fleeing war and repression suffering the consequences. We say: Bring down the borders! Bring down capitalism!