Far from being a neutral force standing above society, Marxists understand that the state is a tool for the suppression of one class by another. In this talk from the recent Marxist Student Federation summer school, Fiona Lali discusses the origins of the state, and refutes the views of the reformists and anarchists on this question.
The Epstein files have exposed, albeit partially, the inner workings of the ruling class and the state. Through money, diplomacy, intelligence services, organised crime, and universities, the Epstein class preserves its rule. It cannot be reformed – it must be burned down.
The British state is prosecuting the barrister representing Palestine Action activists, for the ‘crime’ of reminding jurors of their right to acquit the accused! This is yet another egregious attack on the Palestine movement and our democratic rights.
One of the most common questions we are asked is: ‘Why don’t you join the other far-left organisations to make one big revolutionary party? Isn’t it sectarian of you not to do so?’ Here, Daniel Morley explains the real, scientific meaning of ‘sectarianism’.