Theory & History

What is Socialism?

Racism·Socialist Feminism·Theory & History

Fascism & misogyny – how anti-feminism fuels the far right

Misogyny and the promotion of oppressive, rigid gender norms have always been key characteristics of the far-right and fascism. This was clearly evident under Nazi rule in the 1930s and 1940s in Germany, where women’s roles were strictly defined in the context

Jul 15, 2026

Theory & History

Capitalism & the death of global development: Understanding Trotsky’s theory of permanent revolution today

Global inequality is not some natural phenomenon. In the year 1500, there was no difference in living standards and incomes between Europe and the rest of the world. The ten biggest urban areas were all outside of Europe and North America.* Over

Jul 15, 2026

Theory & History

1926 general strike: Workers on the cusp of power

By Thomas Carmichael As we stand in the middle of the centenary of the 1926 General Strike, it is impossible not to draw parallels with the situation faced by workers today. Fuel prices have been driven into orbit by the US and

Jul 6, 2026

Theory & History

Sinn Féin’s anti-migrant shift – how the left must respond

By Eddie McCabe There is no migration crisis in Ireland. None whatsoever. That is to say there is no problem in Irish society that’s caused by there being too many people from other countries living here. Yet this notion, in some form,

May 28, 2026

Theory & History

Colonialism, capitalism and the future of the Irish language

By Caitríona Ní Chatháin It is fair to say that the Irish language is having a moment. To give some examples: over the past 12 months, content on TikTok in Irish has doubled.1 Meanwhile, Irish language rap duo, Kneecap, with their talent

May 12, 2026

Environment·Theory & History

Emerald Isle or Island of Wounds? Colonialism, extraction, and extinction in Ireland

Ecosystems in Ireland and across the Earth are in a state of total or near-total collapse. This is not an inevitable result of human activity, but rather a direct result of the capitalist economic system. In this article, OISÍN HILL looks at

May 1, 2026

Theory & History

Socialism 101: Isn’t a free market the most efficient way to run an economy?

By Michael O’Brien Taking inspiration from pro-capitalist economists from Adam Smith in the late 18th century, through to Friedrich Hayek in the 20th, and the tech bros of today, the belief that the ‘free market’ is the most efficient and natural way

Apr 22, 2026

Latest·Theory & History

Socialism 101: Can ‘international law’ defend people’s rights?

By Jonathan Diebold Trump’s kidnapping of Maduro. The Zionist State’s genocide of the Palestinians. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. These actions and many other recent horrors have been declared ‘illegal’ and war crimes under international law. Yet they continue to happen, leading many

Mar 31, 2026

Theory & History·What is Socialism?

Socialism 101: Don’t we need capitalist entrepreneurs to create wealth and jobs?

By Eddie McCabe A system as obscenely unequal as capitalism has to create and constantly promote certain myths. To morally justify a world where 12 individuals have more wealth than the poorest 4 billion people combined, it’s necessary to make people believe

Feb 10, 2026

Theory & History·World News

“Kalaallit Nunaat, Kalaallit pigaat” – Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders

By Lenn Viken Since the beginning of this new year, we have been reminded again and again that we are living in the midst of a capitalist crisis and an imperialist hellscape. Now, Trump has openly put his next target on the

Jan 27, 2026

Theory & History

The fate of half-revolutions – lessons of Chavismo

By Darragh O’Dwyer The neoliberal nightmare set loose on Latin America in the 1980s was particularly brutal in Venezuela. Successive waves of IMF-mandated austerity led to the devaluation of the currency by 100% and a surge in poverty. But in 1989, popular

Jan 19, 2026

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