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The latest in Marxist theory and analysis, brought to you by Socialist Revolution, the US section of the International Marxist Tendency. In the midst of capitalism's global meltdown, we provide class-struggle perspectives and revolutionary strategy for achieving socialism in our lifetime. More news updates and theoretical analysis available at socialistrevolution.org

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The Revolutionary Philosophy of Marxism

Thursday May 13, 2021

The Revolutionary Philosophy of Marxism

Thursday May 13, 2021

Alan Woods gives an introduction on Marxist philosophy, dialectical materialism, in the 2018 book launch of The Revolutionary Philosophy of Marxism. As Lenin said, without revolutionary theory, there can be no revolutionary movement. All revolutionaries must make an effort to study the ideas of Marxism, which is a powerful weapon in our hands to transform society.  Get the book: bit.ly/3od3sba.  Video presentation: bit.ly/3tKFqpH.  Alan Woods's book intro: bit.ly/3fmutoS.

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Audio Series: Marxism vs. Identity Politics

Friday Apr 23, 2021

Audio Series: Marxism vs. Identity Politics

Friday Apr 23, 2021

This document was approved unanimously at the 2018 IMT World Congress, and its aim is to intensify the theoretical and political struggle against identity politics, postmodernism, and other alien class ideas. Read it on our website at srev.org/marxism-vs-idpol.

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The American Civil War: A Sword in One Hand and the Book of Freedom in the Other (Pt. 4)

Friday Apr 09, 2021

The American Civil War: A Sword in One Hand and the Book of Freedom in the Other (Pt. 4)

Friday Apr 09, 2021

Our fourth episode on the American Civil War covers the course of events from Emancipation Proclamation to the end of the war. After a brief hiatus, we will be back with more episodes to cover the convulsive period of Reconstruction. Full transcript: bit.ly/3mzD0rJ.  Part 1: bit.ly/3aWMvg6.  Part 2: bit.ly/3tmb8JP.  Part 3: bit.ly/3w5sOLF.  Music: "Battle Cry of Freedom", University of California, Santa Barbara Library (CC BY-NC 2.5).

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The American Civil War: A Violent and Remorseless Revolutionary Struggle (Pt. 3)

Friday Mar 26, 2021

The American Civil War: A Violent and Remorseless Revolutionary Struggle (Pt. 3)

Friday Mar 26, 2021

In this episode of our Civil War series, John Peterson analyzes the events of the war itself, all the way from secession to the Emancipation Proclamation. Full transcript: bit.ly/3w5sOLF.  Part 1: bit.ly/3aWMvg6.  Part 2: bit.ly/3tmb8JP.  Part 4: bit.ly/3mzD0rJ.  Music: "Battle Cry of Freedom", University of California, Santa Barbara Library (CC BY-NC 2.5).

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The American Civil War: Abolitionists and Secessionists (Pt. 2)

Friday Mar 12, 2021

The American Civil War: Abolitionists and Secessionists (Pt. 2)

Friday Mar 12, 2021

In the second episode of our Civil War miniseries, John Peterson takes a closer look at the Constitutional foundations of the crisis, the economics of slavery, the abolitionists, the political scene at the time, and provides a brief timeline of events leading up to secession and the war itself. Full transcript: bit.ly/3tmb8JP.  Part 1: bit.ly/3aWMvg6.  Part 3: bit.ly/3w5sOLF.  Part 4: bit.ly/3mzD0rJ.  Music: "Battle Cry of Freedom", University of California, Santa Barbara Library (CC BY-NC 2.5).

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The American Civil War: Revolution and Counterrevolution (Pt. 1)

Friday Feb 26, 2021

The American Civil War: Revolution and Counterrevolution (Pt. 1)

Friday Feb 26, 2021

Socialist Revolution editor John Peterson kicks off our miniseries on a Marxist analysis of the American Civil War. He lays out the basic theoretical foundations for understanding the events of the War, which Marxists see as the second American Revolution. Full transcript: bit.ly/3aWMvg6.  Part 2: bit.ly/3tmb8JP.  Part 3: bit.ly/3w5sOLF.  Part 4: bit.ly/3mzD0rJ.  Music: "Battle Cry of Freedom", University of California, Santa Barbara Library (CC BY-NC 2.5)

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Dynamite in the Foundations: Alan Woods on the Crisis of World Capitalism

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

Dynamite in the Foundations: Alan Woods on the Crisis of World Capitalism

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

On January 28, at a meeting of leading members of the International Marxist Tendency, Alan Woods provided an overview of the dramatic events unfolding at the start of 2021. The crisis of world capitalism is causing ruptions, dislocation, and class polarization in one country after another. Alan explains that, in this context, the task of Marxists is to present a revolutionary socialist program to the millions of radicalizing workers and youth. Video and Transcript: https://bit.ly/2Z0Hixf

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Trump's "Coup" and the Crisis of US Democracy

Thursday Jan 21, 2021

Trump's "Coup" and the Crisis of US Democracy

Thursday Jan 21, 2021

This weekend, Socialist Revolution editor Antonio Balmer addressed a meeting of our British section, Socialist Appeal. He explained that the storming of Capitol Hill by a mob of Trump supporters on January 6 is a graphic illustration of the deep crisis of American bourgeois democracy and American capitalism. At the same time, Antonio explained that Joe Biden and the Democrats offer no way forward for American workers and youth. The working class needs its own party—a mass socialist party that will fight to transform society. Read more: https://bit.ly/39qGQgH

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Article Series: Trump's "Insurrection" and the Chaos of US Bourgeois Democracy

Monday Jan 11, 2021

Article Series: Trump's "Insurrection" and the Chaos of US Bourgeois Democracy

Monday Jan 11, 2021

The storming of the US capitol—egged on by the president himself—marks an unprecedented crisis of the regime less than a week into 2021. Listen to our latest article on this topic, published on socialistrevolution.org.

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Socialism in Our Lifetime! Why We Need a Revolutionary Organization

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020

Socialism in Our Lifetime! Why We Need a Revolutionary Organization

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020

The whole world is in crisis. The events of 2020 have made it clear that capitalism is at an impasse and offers no way forward for humanity. The choice is one between socialism or barbarism—get organized now and join us in the fight for socialism in our lifetime! In this session from our online Marxist School, we explain what the International Marxist Tendency is and why you should join. We also brought in organizers from across the world (from Pakistan, to France, to Brazil, to South Africa, and more) to share their experiences of building the revolutionary organization in their countries.  Read a report from the event: https://bit.ly/35ETXtN

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