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What is Socialism?

Anti-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

‘War Against Bolshevism’: The Irish Civil War, 1922-23

This week marks 100 years since the outbreak of the Irish Civil War. The British prime minister threatened ‘terrible war’ unless the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed. ‘Terrible war’ came anyway – only it was fought by men in green uniforms instead of

Jun 28, 2022

As Gaeilge·What is Socialism?

Tugaimis Droim Láimhe don Chaipitleachas – Tá Sé in Am don tSóisialachas!

Le Manus Lenihan Cé nach mbeadh ag iarraidh an nuacht a sheachaint leis an oiread sin scéalta faoi chogadh, thinneas agus athrú aeráide? Shílfeá nach mbainfeadh aon rud siar asat agus ansin feicimid an t-ár uafásach is déanaí a rinneadh ar pháistí I

Jun 11, 2022

Featured Articles·News & Analysis·What is Socialism?

It’s time to get rid of capitalism – time for socialism

By Manus Lenihan With climate change, war and disease, it’s easy to grow numb to all the bad news stories. But just when you think nothing can shock you, the world finds a way to twist the knife, for example with the

Jun 2, 2022

Theory & History·What is Socialism?

Socialism 101: Why are socialists internationalists?

By Darragh O’Dwyer Climate catastrophe, wars, pandemics and wealth inequality – these are global problems that all cry out for global solutions. The world is faced with multiple and interlinked crises, all of which are the by-product of the economic, social and

May 10, 2022

Theory & History·What is Socialism?

Socialism 101: Why do socialists see the working class as the force for change?

By Harper Cleves “Someone once said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than to imagine the end of capitalism” – Fredric Jameson This quote rings true because capitalism today feels almost omnipotent – it dominates the globe

Apr 25, 2022

Theory & History

Cryptocurrencies & NFTs – not the democratizsation of finance

Technological advancement can be used to make the lives of working people better, but harnessed by the capitalist class will instead be used to exploit the working class one way or another to make more profits. By Bryce Callaway, Socialist Alternative (ISA

Apr 23, 2022

Theory & History·What is Socialism?

Expropriating the expropriators: Why we call for nationalisation & democratic public ownership

A socialist economic alternative includes many essential features such as wage rises and reduced hours for workers, taxes on wealth and profits, expanded and free public services etc. But a core demand is for the nationalisation of economic and natural resources and

Apr 11, 2022

Theory & History

An Gorta Mór: The Legacy of the Irish Famine

This year marks 175 years since ‘Black 47’, the worst year of the devastating ‘Great Famine’ in Ireland. James McCabe reviews this tragic event and analyses its causes and lasting impact on Irish history. Every place is unique in its own way,

Mar 24, 2022

Theory & History

History of anti-war movement- War and capitalism: Socialists have an alternative

By Geert Cool, Left Socialist Party (our sister organisation party in Belgium) War is the continuation of politics by other means. The contradictions of capitalism lead to war. They cannot be negotiated away. Nor do they disappear through further military escalation. Wars

Mar 13, 2022

Economy·News & Analysis·Theory & History

Do wage rises fuel inflation?

By Michael O’Brien From the point of view of the bosses there is never a good time for a pay rise! In the context of inflation being at its highest in decades, a particular line of argument from employers, echoed in the

Mar 11, 2022

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