Coronavirus, contagion, and crisis
As the covid-19 pandemic spreads, Hamid Alizadeh (editor of www.marxist.com) discusses how capitalism and the ruling class are completely incapable of addressing the crisis.
Coronavirus pandemic opens a new stage in world history
World events are moving at breakneck speed. Covid-19 has set in motion a chain reaction, throwing one country after another into the maelstrom. All of the contradictions of the capitalist system are erupting to the surface.
International Women’s Day: Millions protest across Latin America
Millions of women across Latin America – who have been at the forefront of recent revolutionary uprisings – took to the streets on International Women’s Day. The struggle for women’s liberation must be a struggle for socialism.
Coronavirus crisis – make the bosses pay!
After much delay, the Prime Minister today announced the government’s lacklustre response to the covid-19 pandemic. The labour movement must fight to ensure that workers, the poor, and the vulnerable do not suffer as a result of the outbreak.
British Steel Jingye takeover – nationalisation needed
Bankrupt British Steel is to be bought up by new Chinese owners. But this latest takeover will solve none of the problems facing the UK steel industry – nor its workers. The labour movement must fight for nationalisation.
Tory crisis budget: Desperate measures for desperate times
Today’s Budget announcement by Tory Chancellor Rishi Sunak attempted to calm the capitalists’ fears with promises of extra spending and stimulus. But British capitalism faces a perfect storm, and the Tories’ promises will soon turn to dust.
Long-Bailey for Leader rally highlights the tasks ahead
A series of powerful speeches by left-wing MPs in support of RLB’s Labour leadership bid emphasised the policies that activists must fight for: open selection, a new Clause IV, and socialist policies to fight austerity and the climate crisis.
Precarious workers show how to fight back against the bosses
As working conditions become more uncertain and exploitative, new militant unions are flourishing to represent workers in precarious sectors. The larger traditional unions can learn an important lesson from these radical, fighting examples.
Review: ‘Disco Elysium’ – political, poignant, but pessimitic
Role-playing computer game Disco Elysium has won plaudits for its political plot and subversive structure. It’s nihilistic outlook, however, reflects the pessimism of the past – not the revolutionary desires of today’s younger generation.
The capitalist system in meltdown
The coronavirus has become the catalyst for a crash on the stock markets, with drastic slumps everywhere on ‘Black Monday’. The epidemic is a historical accident that has exposed the deep sickness in the capitalist system.
The origins of the family – in defence of Engels
In this talk from Revolution Festival 2019, Natasha Sorrell introduces Engels’ ideas about the origins of the family, explaining how these show that the oppression of women is not natural or permanent, but something that can and must be ended as part of the struggle for socialism.
Bernie Sanders vs the Democrats – fight for a workers’ party
The Democratic primary campaign is now a two-horse race between Sanders and Biden. Just as in 2016, the Democratic party establishment will do everything to hold Sanders back. The creation of an independent workers’ party in the USA is urgently needed.