Why we are communists
Josh Holroyd explains why we need Marxist ideas to guide the struggle for communism.
Marxist theory
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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.
For revolutionary optimism! – New ‘In Defence of Marxism’ magazine out now!
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.
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.
Lenin and the Bolsheviks | What did Lenin really stand for?
Rob Sewell explains why we need to build a revolutionary leadership on the model of the Bolsheviks.
An open letter to the YCL – What did Lenin really stand for?
Drawn in by its name, a new layer of revolutionary activists are joining the Young Communist League. But instead of educating members in Marxism, the YCL focusses its energies on stunts. We need to steel ourselves in the genuine ideas of Lenin.
Materialism of the Enlightenment
Ben Curry explores the road to genuine knowledge that was paved by the Enlightenment.