Socialism or barbarism: The German Revolution 1918-1923
In part two of our series on the lessons of the Communist International, Lubna Badi outlines the events of the German Revolution of 1918-1923 and draws out the lessons for communists today.
News and analysis
The latest news, analysis, and Marxist theory from The Communist, alongside reports of RCP activity.
Unison: City of Liverpool College members set to strike
Support staff at City of Liverpool College are preparing to take action over pay. Across the sector, further education workers are being hammered. We need national coordinated action to save our colleges. Workers and students – unite and fight!
British Armed Forces: Outmanned, outgunned, and unaffordable
The 2023 Defence Command Paper promised a root-and-branch transformation of the British Armed Forces. Instead, it provides further proof that the British military is in a state of terminal decline, along with the rest of the crumbling establishment.
School buildings on the brink – A disaster waiting to happen
Thousands of school buildings across the country are in a state of disrepair, at serious risk of collapse. The Tories are cutting maintenance budgets, and construction firms are cutting corners. The capitalists are putting profits before lives.
NEU accepts pay deal – A question of leadership
After repeated rounds of walkouts, the struggle in schools has come to a halt, with NEU members voting to accept the government’s pay deal. Rank-and-file teachers were willing to battle on. But once again, there was no fighting leadership.
RMT strikes: Workers take a stand against job losses
This month has seen a volley of strike days on the railways, with RMT members walking out in protest over ticket office closures. Visiting picket lines, comrades have found that the mood is hardening. It is clear that this battle is far from over.
Revolution Festival 2023: The school of communism
We are excited to announce the launch of this year’s Revolution Festival. With amazing talks on Marxist ideas, and hundreds attending, this is the event for all communists looking to get organised and fight for revolution. Get your ticket today!
The Korean War at 70: Imperialism’s legacy of bloodshed and division
Today marks 70 years since the truce that brought a stop to the Korean War and divided the peninsula. Events surrounding the conflict revealed both the brutality and cynicism of US imperialism, and the crimes of Stalinism, leaving a historic scar.
Oppenheimer: Communism, McCarthyism, and the Bomb
In a break from his usual Hollywood blockbusters, Christopher Nolan’s latest release offers a dramatic and tense look at the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the ‘father of the bomb’, exploring the politics of McCarthy-era America along the way.
From Marx to Trotsky: The history of the Communist International
To kick off our six-part series on the lessons of the Communist International, Fiona Lali outlines the rich history of Marxist internationalism, stretching from Marx and Engels’ efforts to build the First International, through to Trotsky’s Fourth International.
Hospital workers beat outsourcing giant ISS – Militancy pays!
Thanks to determined strike action, outsourced hospital staff in London have scored an impressive victory, winning a bumper wage rise. With NHS struggles continuing, this provides an inspiring example for the rest of the trade union movement.
PCS strike pause: End of the battle, but not the war
Along with other unions, after months of action, civil servants are taking stock in their struggle over pay. PCS members must absorb the lessons from the strike wave: militancy pays and coordination is key. We must prepare for future battles.