Letter to Bebel, 20 June, 1873

Written by Friedrich Engels Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Letter to Bebel, 20 June, 1873In 1873 Engels gave some sound advice to Bebel on how to approach the Lassalleans within the German labour movement. He advised the German Social Democrats not to be drawn into the clamour for unity at all costs, adding that, “the correct tactic in propaganda is not to draw away a few individuals and members here and there from one's opponent, but to work on the great mass which still remains apathetic.”

 

Euro crisis confirms Marxist perspectives

Written by Alan Woods Tuesday, 16 February 2010

The Greek crisis and the euroWhen the economy was booming the euro was seen as a source of strength for those countries that had adopted the new currency. Now it is transforming into its opposite, as the crisis in Greece demonstrates. The Marxists warned about this long ago.

 

The Greek crisis and the threat to the Euro

Written by Mick Brooks Tuesday, 16 February 2010

The Greek crisis and the threat to the Euro. Photo by JLogan.Greek debt is endangering the euro as a viable currency. EU officials are in a dilemma: step in with financial backing to hold up Greece in order to protect the euro as a whole or let Greece go and thus provoke an immediate crisis. Whatever they decide one thing is clear: they are going to impose draconian cuts in Greek public spending, which means making the Greek workers pay!

 

Turkey: AKP government destabilised by TEKEL workers - Turkish workers waking from years of slumber

Written by Eddie Kacar Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Turkey: AKP government destabilised by TEKEL workers - Turkish workers waking from years of slumberThe TEKEL workers have shown once again what the Turkish working class is capable of. This is a class with a glorious and heroic tradition of struggle. It has risen in the past. It is now beginning to rise again. The TEKEL workers deserve all the support workers inside and outside Turkey can provide. Their struggle is our struggle.

 

Turkey: Tekel struggle – February 20 Day of International Solidarity

Written by The Hook Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Turkey: Tekel struggle – February 20 Day of International SolidarityThe European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) is supporting the Tekel Workers and has called for an international day of solidarity for this coming February 20. Send more messages of solidarity and actively participate wherever you can in the day of solidarity.

 

Ireland: Gilmore rides high in the polls, but Labour needs a socialist programme

Written by Fightback Editorial Board Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Ireland: Gilmore rides high in the polls, but Labour needs a socialist programme. Photo by The Labour Party.Ireland faces the biggest crisis in world capitalism since the 1930s and for that reason there’s never been more need for a socialist response to solve the problems workers face. With that in mind, how do the Labour leadership stand up to scrutiny?

 

February 11 shows that Iranian Revolution needs organisation and leadership!

Written by Babak Kasrayi Monday, 15 February 2010

February 11 shows that Iranian Revolution needs organisation and leadership!On February 11 the masses attempted to organise anti-government protests. This time the regime prepared systematically, learning from previous days of protest. This has brought out some of the limitations of the movement, but the masses are learning from each experience. They require greater organisation and leadership, and most importantly the active intervention of the working class.

 

Pakistan: PTUDC meeting in Peshawar

Written by Farhad Kayani Monday, 15 February 2010

Pakistan: PTUDC meeting in PeshawarIn an area heavily dominated by the presence of Taliban forces, the Marxists in Pakistan organized a meeting of the PTUDC, with the participation of several important trade union leaders, with guest speaker Lal Khan, the editor of the Asian Marxist Review, speaking on the world crisis of capitalism and how it affects the South Asian subcontinent.

 

Turkey: Update on Tekel workers

Written by The Hook Monday, 15 February 2010

Turkey: Update on Tekel workersWe have received some brief updates on the situation being faced by the Tekel workers in Turkey. It clearly indicates the widespread support through Turkey for this struggle, but also the tough situation the striking workers are facing.

 

Monopoly capitalism and the case for socialism

Written by Will Roche Friday, 12 February 2010

Monopoly capitalism and the case for socialismWill Roche continues with the last in a series of three articles on monopoly capitalism.

 

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International Working Women's Day

Women’s struggle and class struggle – Part One

Written by Marie Frederiksen Monday, 08 March 2010

Women’s struggle and class struggleOne hundred years ago today, 99 women from 17 different countries attended the Socialist Women's Conference held in Copenhagen in the House of the People. In this first part, we look at the origins of Women's Day, the origin of women's oppression in class society, how capitalism lays the material foundations upon which the question of women's emancipation can be tackled as part of the struggle of the working class for the emancipation of the whole of humanity from class oppression.


From the rice fields to the modern day call centers - Marxism vs. Feminism. Part one.

Written by Sonia Previato Thursday, 10 October 2002
Tomorrow, March 8, is International Working Women’s Day, and to mark this important event we are publishing this article. It was first printed in issue Number 5 of ‘In difesa del marxismo’, the theoretical magazine of the Italian Marxist journal FalceMartello. Although originally written for an Italian audience we believe it is of interest to labour movement activists and youth around the world.

International Working Women's Day - By V.I. Lenin

Written by V.I. Lenin Wednesday, 08 March 2006
"The working woman and the peasant woman are oppressed by capital, but over and above that, even in the most democratic of the bourgeois republics, they remain, firstly, deprived of some rights because the law does not give them equality with men; and secondly - and this is the main thing - they remain in "household bondage", they continue to be “household slaves", for they are overburdened with the drudgery of the most squalid, backbreaking and stultifying toil in the kitchen and the family household." V.I.Lenin, March 4, 1921

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Por la Quinta Internacional

Written by Corriente Marxista Internacional Thursday, 18 March 2010

El llamamiento del presidente Chávez a organizar una nueva internacional revolucionaria, la Quinta Internacional, ha provocado discusión apasionada en las filas del movimiento obrero en América Latina y en todo el mundo. Los marxistas no podemos mantenernos indiferentes ante esta cuestión. ¿Qué actitud debemos tomar?

 

México: Lecciones de la huelga política del 16 de marzo

Written by Comité de Redacción Militante México Thursday, 18 March 2010

México: Lecciones de la huelga política del 16 de marzoA las primeras horas del día, miles de personas se concentraban en diferentes puntos de la ciudad realizando mítines y bloqueos, era el inicio de un buen día donde todas las organizaciones que se sumaban al paro movilizan sus bases para apoyar al SME e incorporar demandas propias, una de las zonas más activas fue la del oriente, donde organizaciones vecinales, las bases del SME, taxistas, diableros y trabajadores independientes participan en los bloqueos.

 

Venezuela: Fortalecer el PSUV, reimpulsarlo con el marxismo

Written by Corriente Marxista Internacional Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Venezuela: Fortalecer el PSUV, reimpulsarlo con el marxismoÉste documento fue presentado por delegados, voceros, comisionados, militantes de base, sindicalistas, trabajadores y campesinos, militantes del PSUV como una propuesta de discusión al congreso y distribuido a todos los delegados.

 

Lecciones de la lucha del SME: ¡Un llamado más a los trabajadores, estudiantes y campesinos de todo el País!

Written by Armando Rodríguez Téllez Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Lecciones de la lucha del SME: ¡Un llamado más a los trabajadores, estudiantes y campesinos de todo el País!Han pasado 5 meses desde la extinción de LyFC y con ello el despido de más de 40 mil trabajadores, y la contraofensiva del gobierno sigue adelante: hasta ahora ni un solo ex trabajador de LyFC ha sido contratado por la Comisión Federal de Energía, los apagones están a la orden del día en el centro del país y las quejas por las altas tarifas se vienen una tras otra; acumulemos los accidentes y muertes de trabajadores de la CFE y tenemos todo un desastre en la distribución de energía, antes bajo control de LyFC.

 

Petkoff ataca a Chávez - respuesta de Alan Woods

Written by Alan Woods Monday, 15 March 2010

Petkoff ataca a Chávez - respuesta de Alan WoodsHace unas semanas el destacado periódico burgués brasileño O Estado de São Paulo, publicó un artículo atacando a Chávez y a Alan Woods. Alan Wodos respondió a estos ataques y su respuesta fue publicada y circulada ampliamente en Venezuela, donde provocó bastantes comentarios y controversia. Esto llevó a la publicación de un editorial en la portada de TalCual, uno de los principales periódicos de la oposición venezolana.

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Reformism or RevolutionThis book by Alan Woods is a polemic against a well-known (in Latin American terms) intellectual Heinz Dieterich. Dieterich claims to have invented a new "Socialism of the 21st Century" and much else into the bargain. He offers a great deal of advice to those involved in the Venezuelan Revolution dressed... Read More

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Lenin, Trotsky and the Theory of the Permanent RevolutionWellred Publications is pleased to announce the publication of a new book on Trotsky's famous theory of the Permanent Revolution, written by John Roberts. This work critically analyses and compares Lenin and Trotsky's writings in relation to the theory of the Permanent Revolution and defends that theory against revi... Read More

Russia, from Revolution to Counter-RevolutionThis book, by Ted Grant and with a preface by Trotsky's grandson Esteban Volkov, covers the key developments in Russia since the Revolution right up to the present day. It traces the elimination of workers' democracy, the rise of Stalinism, the advances of planned economy and the eventual collapse of the bureaucratic sy... Read More

Germany, from Revolution to Counter-RevolutionIn 1918-33 revolution and counter-revolution followed hot on each others' heels. The barbarity of the Nazis is well documented. Less well known are the events that preceeded Hitler's rise to power. Rob Sewell gives a picture of the tumultous events - the 1918 revolution, the ... Read More

History of British Trotskyism, by Ted Grant This book by Ted Grant is a unique contribution to the history of British Trotskyism. It begins with the debate on Trotskyism in the British Communist Party in 1924 and ends with the break-up of the Revolutionary Communist Party in 1949 and the beginning of more than thir... Read More

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Lenin and Trotsky, what they really stood for It is now more than thirty years since the publication of the first edition of this work. It was written as a reply to Monty Johnstone, who was a leading theoretician of the Communist Party of Great Britain. Johnstone had published a reappraisal of Leon Trots... Read More

The Iranian Revolution, a Marxist PerspectiveThis book represents an important contribution to our understanding of the Iranian revolution. This work will be particularly useful in the West where it is universally believed that the revolution of 1979 was a movement of Islamic fundamentalists led by the Ayatollah Khomeini to push Iran b... Read More

The History of PhilosophyThis text was originally written by Alan Woods as a part of the book Reason in Revolt: Marxist Philosophy and Modern Science, but eventually the book became too long and this part had to be left out. Therefore this history of philosophy is published here for the first time. With chapters on: Do we Need Philosophy?, The ... Read More

Kashmir's OrdealThe comrades in Pakistan were just about to publish a new book on Kashmir when the devastating earthquake hit a month ago. The comrades have been hard at work on their solidarity and relief operations. Given the current crisis in Kashmir, they have decided to go ahead with the publication of the book. Over the weeks we will pu... Read More

The Irish Republican movement has been struggling for a united Ireland for decades. Today it is no nearer this objective than when it was founded. Marxists understand that a united Ireland can only be achieved on a socialist basis. So long as capitalism dominates Ireland there will be division and strife. Therefore it is time to take stock of the past of the Republican movement and to draw a balance sheet. Only by such means can we build the revolutionary movement urgently needed to prevent a further descent into sectarian chaos and achie... Read More

In the Cause of Labour - A History of British Trade UnionismThere are many narrative histories of the struggles of British workers. However Rob Sewell’s book is different. The purpose of this history of British trade unionism is not only to recite the wrongs inflicted on working people, or simply to describe their heroic struggles. It is an attempt to draw out the lessons of the events that helped ... Read More

The Unbroken ThreadFor over 60 years, Ted Grant has been the foremost figure of Trotskyism in Britain and internationally. In the post-war period, the effects of world boom, the policies of right wing Labour Party reformism and the degeneracy of Stalinism combined to make a massive onslaught against the ideas of Marxism. While Grant's contemporaries ... Read More

Reason in Revolt: Marxist Philosophy and Modern ScienceThis book, by Ted Grant and Alan Woods published in 1995 coinciding with the centenary of Engels' death, defends the validity of the philosophical writings of Marx and Engels. It does this by showing that the scientific discoveries of the twentieth century confirm the very essence ... Read More