In Defence of Marxism

US Election 2016: The Farce of American Democracy

Written by John Peterson Tuesday, 22 November 2016 16:24

two of_americas_most_unwanted_-_socialiste_appeal_usElectoral results provide an important, albeit imperfect snapshot of the mood in society at any given time. Although they cannot reflect the full complexity of the subterranean changes taking place, they do provide valuable insights. Processes that have been quietly evolving over years and decades suddenly surface and take form. In these results, over time, you can trace the demographic, economic, social, and ideological changes taking place beneath the surface of society, as reflected at the ballot box.

 

Pakistan: 99th Anniversary of Bolshevik Revolution celebrated

Written by Lal Salaam Monday, 21 November 2016 14:46

Multan Protest against Gaddani Incident 5To celebrate the 99th anniversary of the Bolshevik revolution meetings were arranged by the Pakistan Section of the IMT in many cities across the country.

Fight for Socialism! A Program to Defeat Trump

Written by Socialist Appeal - United States Monday, 21 November 2016 16:33

Anti-Trump Protest_-_Own_WorkThe massive wave of defiance against Donald Trump’s election shows that millions of youth and workers will resist his government. Trump cannot resolve the crisis of capitalism and the poverty, bigotry, and instability that come with it. The Democrats and labor leaders have rolled over and offered to work with him. The International Marxist Tendency (IMT) has a different perspective. We are confident that Trump’s anti-worker agenda can be stopped in its tracks. This is our proposal for a program to fight and beat Trump.

 

The meaning of Donald Trump

Written by Alan Woods Friday, 18 November 2016 16:04

Donald Trump Gage Skidmore CC BY SA 2.0 copyOn Wednesday 9th November the “free world” woke up to find it had a new leader. Donald J Trump had been elected the 45th president of the United States of America. The shock waves immediately spread across the world at this news, which contradicted all the confident expectations of the polls.

[Video] "Race against the machine": capitalism, automation, and technology

Written by Adam Booth Friday, 18 November 2016 12:33

We find ourselves today surrounded by a plethora of new technology, automated processes, and time-saving devices. And yet, at the same time, productivity growth is slowing, the economy is stagnating, and inequality is rising. It is clear that the system has broken.

 

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