World War II: from war to revolution
The COVID-19 pandemic has frequently been compared to a war. The ruling class fear the radicalising impacts these events will have on the consciousness of the working class, just like in World War II.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and science under capitalism
Revelations that Dominic Cummings sat on the government’s scientific advisory committee have raised question marks over just how ‘impartial’ expert advice is. Under capitalism, science will never be truly objective or independent.
The 1926 general strike: Nine days that shook Britain
In this talk from Revolution Festival 2019, James Kilby of the Socialist Appeal editorial board discusses the lessons of the General Strike of 1926.
Winston Churchill: A modern myth
Today marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The establishment are pushing flag-waving jingoism down people’s throats, to distract from the COVID-19 crisis. We must tell the truth about WWII and the so-called ‘war hero’ Winston Churchill.
Celebrate Marx’s birthday – watch the premiere of ‘Marx in London’
Today is Marx’s birthday. To celebrate, Socialist Appeal is premiering a new documentary on Marx’s life in London. Join us to watch this online at 6pm – and join us to help build the forces of Marxism.
Happy Birthday Lenin! The great fighter and teacher of Marxism
Today, 22 April, marks the 150th birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the great revolutionary leader. Whilst the bourgeois historians and liberals slander him, we celebrate the life and ideas of Lenin – ideas that are more relevant now than ever.
Marxism, Keynesianism, and the crisis of capitalism
Governments everywhere are pumping money into the world economy to keep it on life support. Subscribers to Keynesian economic ideas – of government stimulus and demand-side management – feel vindicated. But only Marxism offers a solution.
The Communist Manifesto: more relevant than ever
Today is the anniversary of the Communist Manifesto. This monumental work is one of the most read texts in history, containing a wealth of ideas. It is also a rallying call to the working class – even more powerful today than when it was written.
The 1949 Chinese Revolution
In this talk from last year’s Revolution Festival, Daniel Morley (writer for Socialist Appeal) looks back at the events leading up to the 1949 Chinese Revolution, explaining why the revolution played out as it did, and discussing the process that has unfolded since: from revolution to Tiananmen to capitalism.
William Blake: breaking the mind-forg’d manacles
An exhibition of William Blake’s work has opened at the Tate. Blake was a political radical in his own time. Though limited by his bourgeois outlook, his work captured the horror and indignity of the emerging capitalist mode of production.
The shocking history of Tory Party antisemitism
In recent years, Labour have been bombarded with accusations of antisemitism. This is part of a coordinated campaign to undermine Corbyn. Meanwhile, the Tory party, throughout history, has been a haven for antisemites and racists.
160 years of Darwin’s ‘Origin of the Species’
Yesterday was the 160th anniversary of Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’. Albeit unconsciously, Darwin’s theory of evolution revealed how nature operates dialectically. This radically challenged the ideology of the ruling class.