Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and speculative bubbles: The casino of capitalism
Nelson Wan discusses the ludicrous casino of capitalism.
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Arms to Ukraine? To those abusing Trotsky’s words: “Learn to think!”
Some ‘lefts’ have thrown their weight behind western imperialism, joining the chauvinistic chorus which demands that more weapons be sent to support Ukraine. Scandalously, these muddleheads justify their position by quoting Trotsky.
In Defence of Trotsky: A reply to the Morning Star
Interest in the ideas of Leon Trotsky is growing, as workers and youth look for a revolutionary solution to capitalism’s crises. But some on the left have muddied the waters in regards to ‘Trotskyism’. It is important we set the record straight.
New Scientist vs. reality
Mysticism and idealism is increasingly creeping into modern science, undermining the materialist outlook required to understand the world around us. And popular journal New Scientist is a particularly guilty offender of this pernicious trend.
Why we are communists
Josh Holroyd explains why we need Marxist ideas to guide the struggle for communism.
Animal Rebellion: Which way forward – direct action or class struggle?
Dozens of activists were arrested at the weekend, protesting against the meat and fossil fuel industries. Small-scale actions are not enough. To end environmental destruction, we need mass struggle to overturn the profit system.
The struggle for rational thought: Pre-order the new ‘In Defence of Marxism’ magazine
We publish here the editorial by Alan Woods from the latest issue of the International Marxist Tendency’s quarterly theoretical journal, In Defence of Marxism. Subscribe today to get your copy of this vital weapon of Marxist theory.
Marxism vs libertarianism
Defenders of the free market look towards libertarians such as Hayek and Mises – and their assertion of an ‘economic calculation problem’ – in order to attack socialism. But in truth, Marxists answered these reactionary arguments long ago.
The national question | What did Lenin really stand for?
Shaun Morris explains how Marxists approach the national question.
Capitalism and culture: Radical anger hits our screens
As the class struggle erupts across the world, workers’ anger towards capitalism and the bosses is increasingly finding a reflection in mainstream films and TV. But only freed from the shackles of profit can culture and creativity truly thrive.
Marxism and the state | What did Lenin really stand for?
Fiona Lali discusses the origins of the state, and refutes the views of the reformists and anarchists on this question.
Imperialism and war | What did Lenin really stand for?
Daniel Morley outlines what imperialism is, how it emerged, and how revolutionaries must approach inter-imperialist conflicts.