Theory & History- Page 7

What is Socialism?

Socialism 101: Zionism and the destruction of Palestine

By Donal Devlin It is not possible to chronicle the litany of crimes perpetuated against the Palestinian people that have culminated in the ongoing genocide in Gaza, in such a short space. Suffice it to say that all of these criminal and

Sep 17, 2026

Theory & History

Socialism 101: What is Fascism?

By James McCabe The terms far right, right populism and fascism are often used interchangeably in the media and public discourse today, but while all are connected and share particular features, fascism is distinct as the most extreme variant of far-right ideology.

May 15, 2023

Theory & History

What does ChatGPT mean for workers?

By Tony Gong, Socialist Alternative (our sister organisation in the United States) The launch of ChatGPT has taken the internet by storm and sparked an investor frenzy for similar AI tools. The news claims ChatGPT can replace coders, paralegals, and even teachers. ChatGPT has

May 9, 2023

Featured Articles·Socialist Feminism·Theory & History

Glitz, Glam & Violent Misogyny: The toxic ideology of the Manosphere

The toxic ideas of Andrew Tate have gained enormous traction via various social media and online platforms – collectively known as the ‘manosphere’ – in the last year. In this article, Harper Cleves analyses Tate’s ideas and why they are intimately linked

Apr 29, 2023

Environment·Theory & History

Review: Marx in the Anthropocene by Kohei Saito

Review: Marx in the Anthropocene: Towards the Idea of Degrowth Communism By Kohei SaitoCambridge University Press, 2023 Reviewed by Chris Stewart A new book by Japanese Marxist Kohei Saito has been an unlikely bestseller in Japan, selling more than half a million copies

Apr 19, 2023

Theory & History

The revolutionary Marxism of José Carlos Mariátegui

José Carlos Mariátegui was one of Latin America’s greatest Marxists, not only for his prescient theoretical works but also for his role in the Peruvian labour movement. Grasping the significance of his contributions, and their relevance today, requires giving an accurate account

Apr 16, 2023

Anti-racism·Featured Articles·Theory & History

Capitalist crisis deepens, Fascist threat rises – how can it be smashed?

In a shocking first, the early months of 2023 in the South were dominated by a series of protests against refugees in Dublin and multiple towns, orchestrated by fascist elements. Why now, what has created the basis for this reactionary development, and

Apr 13, 2023

Theory & History·What is Socialism?

Socialism 101: Are there any socialist countries? Have there ever been?

By Eddie McCabe A common question asked by those learning about socialism is whether there are any actual examples of socialism in practice, either somewhere in the world today, or in history. Clearly, it would make it easier to argue for socialism

Mar 15, 2023

Theory & History·What is Socialism?

Socialism 101: Aren’t the state, the courts and the police politically neutral?

By Eddie McCabe We all know of dictatorial regimes in certain parts of the world, or in history, which rule primarily through repression – the combination of violence and the ever-present threat of violence. This is the most brutal, but most basic

Jan 23, 2023

Theory & History·What is Socialism?

Socialism 101: Doesn’t capitalism incentivise hard work because people are motivated by money?

By Eddie McCabe The worldview of every mainstream economist and right-wing politician is predicated on the belief that people are motivated primarily by money, and therefore to them an economy that’s not based on profit-making is inconceivable. Of course, in a capitalist

Jan 3, 2023

Theory & History

Revolutionary history: 100 years ago: Foundation of the USSR

By International Socialist Alternative, the international movement which the Socialist Party in Ireland is part of 30 December 1922 marked the opening of the First All-Union Congress of Soviets in the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre. On the same day, representatives of the then

Jan 2, 2023

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