In this talk at the SOAS Marxist Society, Adam Booth – editor of www.socialist.net – looks at the growing gap between the rich and poor in society today, contrasting the analysis of Thomas Piketty – the French “rock star” economist – and Karl Marx as to why capitalism creates inequality and a concentration of wealth.
The rise and fall of the Fourth International is one of the most important lessons for communists today. At the World Congress of the Revolutionary Communist International, Rob Sewell explains how the degeneration of the leadership of the Fourth International left the working class without a revolutionary party. Ted Grant’s sharp criticisms of the opportunism and sectarianism of the leadership are more relevant than ever for revolutionaries seeking to rebuild genuine Marxism.
This week marked 158 years since the publication of Karl Marx’s Capital – a monumental work uncovering the inner workings and contradictions of the capitalist system. Here, we republish Adam Booth’s preface to the newly-released third edition of Understanding Marx’s Capital.
The Haitian Revolution was the first successful slave revolt in history. Its history shows the great revolutionary potential of the oppressed masses. Simultaneously, it teaches great lessons about the fight against imperialism. Here, Keelan Kellegher explains the revolt and draws out key lessons for us to learn today.