by Peter Hadden This article was first written for Socialism Today in spring of 2006, the magazine of the Socialist Party of England & Wales. That year was the 90th anniversary of the execution of Connolly, and the article was written by Peter Hadden, a leading member of the CWI in Ireland. In 1910 JamesContinue reading “The Real Ideas of James Connolly: Irish Marxist and Freedom Fighter”
Category Archives: History & Theory
What is Marxism?
By Judy Beishon The following introduction to marxism has been republished from the Socialist Party of England and Wales – a section of the Committee for a Workers’ International, the international organization which ISG stands in political solidarity with. Information about the Introduction to Marxism pamphlets referenced can be found at the Socialist Party’s website,Continue reading “What is Marxism?”
What is Socialism?
by Jacob Bilsky and Sam Skinner As the United States approaches one million deaths due to COVID-19, economic conditions are worsening for working people. The cost of living is skyrocketing, with inflation increasing prices for basics like food, rent, transportation, and healthcare. Climate change is more obvious and dangerous. Inequality is deepening. Polls show supportContinue reading “What is Socialism?”
The origins of Christmas and the class struggle
Norman Hall This article was originally published in Socialism Today, a publication of our sister section, the Socialist Party of England and Wales. To most socialists, it will come as no surprise to find that Christmas is the continuation of very ancient traditions of mid-winter festivals. However, it may be a surprise to learn justContinue reading “The origins of Christmas and the class struggle”
Exposing the Bloodsuckers: The Role of Commodity Traders in ‘Modern’ Capitalism
This article, written by Peter Taaffe, was originally published in the June 2021 issue of Socialism Today, the monthly magazine published by our co-thinkers in the Socialist Party of England & Wales. The Independent Socialist Group stands in solidarity with the Socialist Party as part of the Committee for a Workers’ International. The World forContinue reading “Exposing the Bloodsuckers: The Role of Commodity Traders in ‘Modern’ Capitalism”
18 March 1871 – “the Paris Commune as government”
This article was originally published by socialistworld.net, the website of the Committee for a Workers’ International. Today, 18 March, is the anniversary of what is regarded as the start of “the 1871 Paris Commune as government”. An insurrection of workers took place to prevent the French army from seizing the cannons of the city’s NationalContinue reading “18 March 1871 – “the Paris Commune as government””
Film Review: Judas and the Black Messiah
by Jacob Bilsky On February 5th, U.S. Senator Cory Booker quoted Fred Hampton in a tweet, stating “We say you don’t fight racism with racism. We’re gonna fight racism with solidarity.” Instead of finishing the quote, Booker shamefully left out the following line where Hampton states “We don’t say you fight capitalism with no blackContinue reading “Film Review: Judas and the Black Messiah”
Build a Movement to Fight the Far-Right
by Claire Bayler and Jai Chavis If you’ve been to a protest in the last four years, you’ve probably seen at least one sign saying “No Trump! No KKK! No fascist USA.” Amidst increasing right-wing violence, like the 2017 battle in Charlottesville, the right-wing militia shootings in Kenosha, WI, and the recent plot to kidnapContinue reading “Build a Movement to Fight the Far-Right”
Postal Service Cuts are Attacks on Working People
by Jacob Bilsky Since the appointment of the Trump donor and multi-millionaire capitalist Louis DeJoy to Postmaster General in May, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has become a battleground for the democratic rights and quality of life of working people. Corporate media has tried to spin the role of the Democratic Party as supposedlyContinue reading “Postal Service Cuts are Attacks on Working People”
Socialism Episode 82: Trotsky, fascism, and the ‘united front’
Socialism is a weekly podcast produced by the Socialist Party of England and Wales, offering a Marxist analysis of the issues we face and the struggles of workers and youth around the world.
Episode 66, the latest episode of the podcast, looks at the ongoing decline of US imperialism, as capitalist chaos and coronavirus struggles envelop our nation. More episodes of Socialism can be found on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, as well as many other podcast services.
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