Sri Lanka attacks: only workers’ unity can end sectarian violence
The terrorist bombings of churches in Sri Lanka are a barbaric atrocity. Only united class struggle can provide a way forward.
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Notre Dame fire: capitalism is destroying our historical heritage
The fire that partly destroyed Notre Dame is a tragedy for anyone who cherishes the cultural, artistic and architectural achievements of humanity. To protect our past, we need to fight for a socialist future.
Anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism: setting the record straight
Accusations of anti-semitism against the left and Netanyahu’s recent electoral victory have brought the issue of Israel and Palestine sharply to the fore. It is important to provide a clear Marxist analysis on this question.
Bloody Sunday: one soldier prosecuted – but still no justice
The British establishment have put all the blame for the Bloody Sunday massacre on the shoulders of just one ‘rogue’ soldier. But the crimes of British imperialism in the North of Ireland go far deeper than this.
Christchurch massacre: far-right terrorism and the barbarism of capitalism
The horrendous recent events in New Zealand demonstrate that there is a growing fascist threat on the fringes of society. It is the racism and xenophobia from the top that is to blame for this rise of far-right terrorism.
What next for Trump’s coup in Venezuela?
US imperialism’s attempts at ‘regime change’ in Venezuela have stalled. But frustration could lead to even more desperate measures by Trump and his allies. This coup must be fought through revolutionary means.
USA: Workers need an independent socialist campaign
Bernie Sanders has officially thrown his hat into the ring and put himself forward to be the Democratic Party candidate for the 2020 presidential election. But if we want a “revolution against the billionaire class”, we need a mass socialist party.
Trump’s coup in Venezuela: a masterclass in liberal hypocrisy
Liberal leaders and commentators have rushed to support Washington’s coup attempt in Venezuela. As ever, the liberals are providing a convenient cover for imperialism’s pernicious interests.
USA: the class interests behind Trump’s wall
The dramatic ‘standoff’ between US President Donald Trump and the Democrats over border policy is a cynical charade between two parties that represent one and the same class. We need a socialist alternative.
Venezuela: 23 February – the day they did not pass
The imperialist coup plotters had been hyping up last Saturday’s ‘humanitarian aid’ delivery in advance, hoping for a turning point in their attempts at regime change. But in the end their plans fell flat.
Venezuela: imperialist pressure ramped up under guise of “humanitarian aid”
US imperialism is upping the ante in its mission to implement regime change in Venezuela, attempting to provoke a clash by importing “humanitarian aid” across the border. This aggressive intervention must be combatted with revolutionary measures.
Merkel and the environment: smog and mirrors
After spending over a decade in power attempting to greenwash her capitalist programme, Merkel’s environmental agenda is quickly unravelling under pressure from big business.