Will there be a slump?
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Nelson Wan explains Ted Grant’s article ‘Will there be a slump?’, and how the Marxist method allows us to understand capitalist crisis today.
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Why you should read Ted Grant’s ‘History of British Trotskyism’
‘History of British Trotskyism’, by Ted Grant, is a treasure trove of Marxist theory, rich with lessons from the turbulent interwar/postwar period. This new edition, published by Wellred Books, has been expanded and updated, order your copy today!
Under a false flag: How the Communist Party of Great Britain defended Stalin’s pact with Hitler
On this day 86 years ago, the Nazi-Soviet pact was signed, which shocked the world communist movement. We continue our series ‘Under a False Flag’, to expose the historic crimes of Stalinism, and defend the ideas and legacy of genuine Marxism and Leninism.
What is Leninism? – A timely excerpt from Trotsky’s ‘New Course’
In this excerpt from the ‘New Course’ – which was the opening shot in the Left Opposition’s struggle against Stalinism – Trotsky takes up the question of the Leninist method of understanding the world. This advice retains its full relevance for communists today.
Leon Trotsky: Man of thought and action
On this day 85 years ago, Leon Trotsky was brutally attacked by a Stalinist assassin. He died the following day. This short obituary summarises the breadth of Trotsky’s marvellous contributions to humanity: as a theoretician, as a journalist, and as a working-class fighter.
What is the Labour Theory of Value?
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Joe Russell discusses Marx’s completion of the Labour Theory of Value.
The method of Marxism: An introduction to dialectical materialism
Marxism is not a checklist of policies or slogans for us to repeat mindlessly. It is a scientific method, which requires serious study. In this introduction, taken from an upcoming pamphlet on dialectical materialism, Nye Shaw explains the fundamentals of Marxist philosophy.
Here to fight, here to stay: The Battle of Lewisham
On this day in 1977, the fascist National Front marched through Lewisham, protected by thousands of police. Local black youth, workers, and socialists mobilised to physically block the fascists. Here, Alex Gassem draws a balance sheet of these events.
Ask The Communist: Are religion and communism completely incompatible?
In the latest issue of The Communist, we answer a question from a reader in Sussex: are religion and communism mutually exclusive? And do communists believe religion needs to be eradicated in order for communism to work?
‘A Nation of Shopkeepers’: The egotism of the petty bourgeoisie
‘A Nation of Shopkeepers’, by academic Dan Evans, argues that the working class has shrunk, giving way to a ‘new petty bourgeoisie’. He does this by changing the definition of class to a set of cultural values, abandoning the Marxist standpoint altogether.
Third Congress of the Communist International: Theses on Tactics and Strategy
Since launching a call for a new left party, over 600,000 have signed up, illustrating a burning desire for change. In turn, we republish Lenin’s advice on how Communists should orientate towards mass workers parties to win them over to a communist programme.
Stalinism in Eastern Europe and the degeneration of the Fourth International
After WWII, the Soviet bureaucracy abolished capitalism and set up Stalinist regimes across Eastern Europe. In Yugoslavia, Tito broke from Moscow while maintaining a planned economy. During intense debates within the Fourth International, Ted Grant masterfully analysed these processes.