Engels Still Lives at 200
Engels’ theoretical work was able to widen the battlefield for Marxism, entering terrains in which Marx did not get involved – or rather, in which he was nourished by the writings of his friend.
Thomas Sankara: An Icon of Revolution
October 15 was the 33rd anniversary of Thomas Sankara’s murder by imperialist forces at the tender age of 37. A Pan-Africanist, internationalist and Marxist, he was committed to the total liberation of the oppressed masses from the clutches of imperialism.
COVID 2021: More Calamity Ahead?
The pandemic infection rate shows no sign of even slowing. In the North, employment levels are still down and real incomes are set to fall, especially for the lower paid. For the billions in the South, the spectre of poverty, illness and exploitation will be realised.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Exposes Fatal Health Inequities
The Alma-Ata declaration affirmed health as a human right, and sanctioned government provision of universally accessible health care. Yet, during the corona pandemic, even the wealthiest countries are faced with a shortage of both human and material health resources. Why?
Facing the Anthropocene: An Update
The very future of civilisation is in peril – the intervention time left for mankind is rapidly shrinking.
Standing by a Radical Chávez
Rafael Uzcátegui, a historical figure in Venezuela’s popular movements, who was key to the forming of the Popular Revolutionary Alternative [APR], talks about the APR’s revolutionary project, while analyzing the government’s “neoliberal” turn.
The World Turned Upside Down: Rodney’s 1972 Masterpiece
Walter Rodney’s masterpiece How Europe Underdeveloped Africa examined four hundred years of European intervention and occupation in Africa. An examination of the context and approach Rodney took in his 1972 book.
Remembering Engels’ Thoughts on Science and Socialism on His Bicentenary
While studying capitalism, Engels studied science and history of science.
Europe and the Pandemic
Toussant talks about whether the present economic crisis is due to the Covid-19 pandemic, on the role of the IMF, on the consequences for states and people, and the role of progressive forces.
A Hero’s Welcome: Inside Evo Morales’ Triumphant Return Tour
Evo Morales’ three-day return tour in Bolivia was a statement that he intends to provide strong leadership for social movements in Bolivia and abroad. Also, two articles on the first steps taken by the new MAS government after being sworn in.