Marxism Archives - Solidarity (Ireland)

The Zhenotdel: Russian Revolution’s socialist feminism – lessons for fighting oppression today

This article by Saana Taussi explores the work of Zhenotdel, the women’s department of the central committee of the Russian Communist Party, and the lessons we can draw from their work in fighting oppression. The Zhenotdel was founded by Bolshevik women, such as

Jan 17, 2024

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

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

Featured Articles·The North·Theory & History

“Troubled Times” republished – a Marxist guide to the national question

The national question is probably the most debated question in Irish politics. And for good reason! Irish history, especially recent history, is littered with the debris of organisations which have failed to comprehend or come to terms with it.” Peter Hadden, Troubled Times

Mar 25, 2021

“Spurn the dust to win the prize” — 150 years since the Paris Commune

By Harper Cleves 150 years ago this month, history was made when working-class Parisians established the Paris Commune on 18 March 1871. This represented the first example of a society run by and for the working class — a workers’ state. While

Mar 17, 2021

Transphobia & the Left: bogus science and bogus Marxism

The question of fighting Transphobia, like all forms of oppression, is a crucial part in the struggle to end the rule of capitalism by a united movement of the working class. In recent years sections of the left globally have unfortunately perpetuated

May 9, 2020

Environment·Featured Articles

The Green New Deal & Climate Change – Why capitalism must go

The 2018/2019 school year marked the start of a global youth-led movement against climate change. Governments were pushed to declare climate emergencies and to propose action against the crisis. In this article, Myriam Poizat looks at the Green New Deal, a resolution

Oct 22, 2019

Theory & History

Review: The Socialist Manifesto

Published by: Verso Books, 2019 In this year’s State of the Union address, Donald Trump stated that “America will never be a socialist country.” More recently, he declared that he will be running in 2020 to fight a “socialist takeover.” Why, all

Oct 13, 2019

Theory & History

Review: Leon Trotsky’s “In Defence of Marxism”

Leon Trotsky’s In Defense of Marxism is a book every Marxist needs to study. It’s a collection of letters and key documents from a sharp debate within the Socialist Workers Party in the US in 1939-40. It’s a very rich book, on

Aug 15, 2019

Workplace News

Workers and the Recovery: We want to live, not just exist!

By Michael O’Brien Recent years of economic growth and an increase in employment rates constitutes the greatest part of the government’s claim of recovery. However, the ‘recovery’ in employment rates has not brought an end the cost of living crisis experienced

May 7, 2019

Marxism

The Zhenotdel: Russian Revolution’s socialist feminism – lessons for fighting oppression today

The revolutionary Marxism of José Carlos Mariátegui

Socialism 101: Why are socialists internationalists?

“Troubled Times” republished – a Marxist guide to the national question

“Spurn the dust to win the prize” — 150 years since the Paris Commune

Transphobia & the Left: bogus science and bogus Marxism

The Green New Deal & Climate Change – Why capitalism must go

Review: The Socialist Manifesto

Review: Leon Trotsky’s “In Defence of Marxism”

Workers and the Recovery: We want to live, not just exist!

Socialist Alternative – Marxist journal of Solidarity

Divide & Rule pamphlet by Peter Hadden