The Revolution Betrayed – a reading guide
In ‘The Revolution Betrayed’ Leon Trotsky uncovers the main processes that led to the degeneration of the Russian Revolution, and the transformation of the Soviet Union into a Stalinist bureaucratic regime.
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Israel-Palestine 1948-1993: A half-century of revolutionary struggle
In the second part of our series on Israel-Palestine, Francesco Merli examines the wars, manoeuvres, and uprisings that characterised the decades following the creation of the Israeli state, and which have left the Palestinian people oppressed.
‘Greedflation’: As prices rise, bosses make a killing
Having unleashed the monster of inflation through their reckless policies, the ruling class are struggling to bring prices back down. Meanwhile, big business is raking in record profits. The blame for this chaos and crisis lies with capitalism.
Palestine before 1948: How imperialism created Israel
In the first part of our series on Israel-Palestine, Francesco Merli explains the shady dealings and machinations of the imperialist nations, which paved the way for the partitioning of Palestine, and opened up a Pandora’s Box of violence and degradation.
The monarchy: A weapon of the ruling class
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Jack Tye Wilson explains the role of the monarchy from a Marxist perspective, pointing out its key role as a reserve weapon to be deployed in defence of capitalism.
Review: ‘Hot Off The Griddle’ – Portraits from a partisan of the oppressed
A major exhibition of self-proclaimed communist artist Alice Neel is currently on show at the Barbican Centre in London. Neel’s politically conscious portraits brilliantly bring to life the hidden history of the American working class and oppressed.
Trotsky’s writings on Britain: A treasure trove of lessons for today
Wellred Books are proud to announce the release of Trotsky’s writings on Britain. With the class struggle sharpening, and revolutionary explosions impending, this incredible collection of material has never been more relevant. Get your copy today!
Creeping mysticism: The philosophical crisis in modern science
In this podcast, Ben Curry mounts a defence of materialism: against idealist interpretations of quantum mechanics, mystical theories of consciousness, Big Bang creationism, and many other examples of mysticism.
Alienation and society – New ‘In Defence of Marxism’ 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.
The menace of inflation: Where it comes from and how to fight it
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Adam Booth explains the real causes behind inflation – from the reckless Keynesian policies of the ruling class, to the anarchy and chaos of capitalism – and presents a revolutionary alternative to the crisis of capitalism.
The Pentagon leaks: Utter humiliation for US imperialism
A leak of confidential material from the Pentagon, first shared by a group of video gamers, has caused embarrassment for Washington. These latest revelations once again expose the hypocrisy and cynical motivations of western imperialism.
Demagogues and dictators: What is Bonapartism?
From Xi Jinping to Putin, to Stalin and Hitler, strong-men and dictators appear throughout history. In this episode of Marxist Voice, Ben Gliniecki explains the Marxist concept of Bonapartism, and its relevance in understanding political regimes today.