"Is Capitalism Dying?" This was the pointed question posed in a recent article on the website of Forbes. The very fact that the question of capitalism’s viability is being presented in this way in a publication like Forbes indicates that even some of its most ardent defenders are having some second thoughts.

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The More Things Stay the Same, the More They Change $6 billion and over a year of campaigning later, and it would appear that the status quo remains. Nothing fundamental was going to change no matter who won. However, looks can be deceiving.

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U.S. Perspectives and Tasks 2012 This U.S. Perspectives document was passed by the 2012 National Congress of the Workers International League on November 10th, 2012. If you agree with the broad outlines put forward in the document, contact us for more information on joining the WIL.

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El EZLN y la construcción de una alternativa de izquierda “Para un revolucionario no basta con tener ideas correctas. No olvidemos que El Capital y el Manifiesto comunista ya establecieron ideas correctas, sin que ello impidiera la propagación de ideas falsas....
Elecciones EEUU 2012: cuanto menos cambian las cosas, más cambian 6.000 millones de dólares y más de un año de campaña más tarde, pareciera que el statu quo permanece igual. Obama sigue siendo presidente, los Demócratas controlan el Senado y los Republicanos controlan...
Obama vs Romney: ¿Opción? ¿Qué opción? Es difícil creer que hayan pasado ya casi cuatro años desde la elección de Barack Obama. Las calles estaban llenas de coches tocando la bocina, ondeando banderas y había gritos de emoción. Lágrimas...
No Hay Opción Para los Trabajadores? Aquí vamos de nuevo. Cuatro años más han pasado desde las últimas elecciones presidenciales y, una vez más, los sindicatos se encuentran sin opciones reales. Está claro que si Mitt Romney fuera elegido...
La Izquierda Socialista: New Website of the Mexican Marxists! Check out La Izquierda Socialista (The Socialist Left), the new website of the Mexican Marxists! The latest news and Marxist analysis from our neighbors to the South. Published in Spanish.
Carta abierta a Richard Trumka, presidente de la AFL-CIO, de la Campaña por un Partido Laborista de John Peterson, de la Campaña por un Partido Laborista de Masas, escribe una carta abierta a Richard Trumka en respuesta a las recientes declaraciones de Trumka relativas a la independencia politica...

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100 Years Since the Birth of Ted Grant

Written by Socialist Appeal Thursday, 07 February 2013 03:35

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ted Grant. Throughout the coming year, Socialist Appeal will feature articles, quotes, books, and booklets by our late comrade. We present here a brief biography of his life and work, and invite our readers to learn more about his contributions to Marxism by reading his writings (details below).

El EZLN y la construcción de una alternativa de izquierda

Written by Adrián Alvarado Saturday, 02 February 2013 17:53

“Para un revolucionario no basta con tener ideas correctas. No olvidemos que El Capital y el Manifiesto comunista ya establecieron ideas correctas, sin que ello impidiera la propagación de ideas falsas. La tarea del partido revolucionario consiste en fundir esas ideas correctas con el movimiento obrero de masas. Sólo de este modo pueden las ideas transformarse en fuerzas motrices”. León Trotsky.

The Attack on Women's Rights

Written by Mark Grilli and Mark Rahman Monday, 28 January 2013 01:17

So-called “pro-life” opponents of a woman’s right to choose have led a fervent battle against the basic liberties of women across the globe this past year. In the United States, the Republicans and Democrats brought out their old bag of tricks and dug up various social issues calculated to rally potential voters behind their respective parties.

"Is Capitalism Dying?"

Written by John Peterson Wednesday, 23 January 2013 04:16

Editorial for Socialist Appeal Issue 72 - This was the pointed question posed in a recent article on the website of Forbes, the proud and unapologetic mouthpiece of capitalism. The very fact that the question of capitalism’s viability is being presented in this way in a publication like Forbes indicates that even some of its most ardent defenders are having some second thoughts.

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The Fundamentals of Marxism: A Short Reading List

Marxist theory is the basis upon which our analysis, perspectives, program, and participation in the movement are based. It is our "guide to action." This why the WIL and IMT place so much emphasis on political education. To this end, we have created an extensive Education Plan to assist comrades in their political development. This is an important resource. However, it's length and scope may seem...

Introduction to "Four Marxist Classics"

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Science and Dialectical Materialism

Dialectical Materialism is a way of understanding reality; whether thoughts, emotions, or the material world. Simply stated, this methodology is the combination of Dialectics and Materialism. The materialist dialectic is the theoretical foundation of Marxism. We provide various educational readings on dialectical materialism and its relation to natural science.

Historical Materialism

Marxists attach enormous importance to the study of history; not for its own sake but so as to study the great lessons it contains. Without that understanding of the development of events, it is not possible to foresee future perspectives.

Marxist Economics

Only with a Marxist understanding of capitalist society can the conscious worker cut through the lies and distortion of the capitalist economists and combat their influence within the Labor Movement.

Marxism and Anarchism

What are the differences between Marxism and anarchism? What relationship have followers of these two philosophies had in the past?

Marxism and Feminism

The oppression of women has been a key question for Marxism. After all, women constitute half the human race, and have faced discrimination and degradation in many areas of life.

The National Question

The question of nationalities, that is, the oppression of nations and national minorities, which has characterised capitalism from its birth till the present time, has always occupied a central position in Marxist theory.

Marxism and Religion

We have received quite a few e-mails from our subscribers asking about the attitude of Marxists to religion.

The United States

The struggle of the working class in the United States will be a decisive factor in the outcome of the class struggle around the world. We provide here a list of works explaining the important role of the working people of the US.

The Fundamentals of Marxism: A Short Reading List
Introduction to "Four Marxist Classics"
Science and Dialectical Materialism
Historical Materialism
Marxist Economics
Marxism and Anarchism
Marxism and Feminism
The National Question
Marxism and Religion
The United States

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