The Revolutionary Legacy of Rosa Luxemburg (Book Launch)
Marie Frederiksen dispells the myths surrounding Rosa Luxemburg, and defends the revolutionary legacy she left behind.
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What would Karl Marx think? New magazine out now!
We publish here Alan Woods’ editorial from the new issue of our theoretical magazine, In Defence of Marxism, which is out now, with fantastic newly-published articles on economics, Lenin, and Luxemburg. Subscribe today to get your copy!
Rosa Luxemburg and the Bolsheviks: Dispelling the myths
This weekend, Wellred Books is launching a new publication on the life and ideas of Rosa Luxemburg. In this article from the latest issue of our theoretical magazine, comrades respond to the lies and distortions surrounding this great revolutionary.
Indonesia: How British spies helped destroy the Communist Party
In 1965, reactionary military generals in Indonesia began an anti-communist massacre, slaughtering up to two million members and supporters of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) in one of the 20th century’s worst mass murders.
How the British state came to see Militant as a ‘subversive threat’
A new study has revealed how the British secret services took covert action against Trotskyist groups, in particular the Militant, which they regarded as a threat. This should serve as a warning to activists today not to be complacent.
Marxism and cinema
Steve Jones discusses the role of cinema in capitalist society, and how socialism can develop this form of art to its full potential.
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of Putin
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the collapse of the USSR. The most powerful deformed workers’ state was collapsing into chaos as supposed communists were looting the state and its assets. The workers of the Soviet Union had to pay the price.
The origins of class society
Laurie O’Connel traces the origins of class society, the role it plays in history and how we can fight against in the struggle for a communist society.
Will there be a boom? Capitalism, cycles, and crises
James Kilby discusses why the capitalist economy is in crisis, and how the only way forward is a socialist revolution.
Marx, Keynes, Hayek and the crisis of capitalism
There is a renewed interest today in the economic ideas of John Maynard Keynes, as governments across the world prop up the capitalist system with state spending. But only Marxism can explain the real cause of the crisis – and offer a way out.
The History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective – a reading guide
We present here a reading guide for Alan Woods’ The History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective, which can help you digest the many key insights from this unique text. The study questions at the end of each chapter can be used to stimulate discussion in reading groups.
Capitalist crisis, class struggle, and Marxism in Britain today
Rob Sewell outlines the perspectives for the labour movement, and the tasks for Marxists in Britain.