Karl Marx: the man, thinker, and revolutionary
5th May marks the 200th birthday of the most influential and important thinker of modern history: Karl Marx.
News and analysis
The latest news, analysis, and Marxist theory from The Communist, alongside reports of RCP activity.
2018 – a year of capitalist crisis (part three)
All that was solid has melted into air. The ground is being prepared for a revolutionary overthrow of the old order.
Old McDonald’s had a strike
McDonald’s workers celebrated 1st May by taking further strike action for decent wages and conditions.
Sectarian opposition to RMT affiliation: “the whole thing stinks”
The sectarianism of a few, says Eddie Dempsey, is standing in the way of the RMT union joining the fight for a Corbyn government.
Gender pay gap: a class question
The fight against gender pay inequality requires a fight against capitalist inequality.
Solidarity with comrades in Pakistan
International solidarity works. The abducted comrades in Pakistan have been safely released.
The Tory Party: Rudderless and crisis-ridden
Scandal, resignation, crisis, repeat. It’s time for this decrepit Tory government to go.
Labour4Clause4: re-nationalise Royal Mail!
“We shouldn’t settle for just a piece of cake – we want the whole bakery!”
2018 – a year of capitalist crisis (part two)
The crisis of European capitalism now expresses itself as an acute crisis of the establishment, with political instability and a collapse of the centre ground seen across the continent.
International solidarity campaign makes its mark – keep up the pressure!
The campaign against the abduction of our IMT comrades in Pakistan has had an impact. But we must keep fighting to help those still detained.
Why the RMT should join the Labour Party
Rob Sewell reports on the debate inside the RMT on whether to affiliate to Labour and join the fight for a Corbyn government.
The spectre of Marx is haunting capitalism
Leading member of the capitalist establishment says: Marx was right! A decade on from the beginning of the crisis, the ruling class is increasingly worried.