Marxism, Revolutionary Waves, and the Theory of the Weakest Link

Some Comments on Albamonte’s “The Marxist Method and the Present Time of Crisis, Wars, and Revolutions.”

The Commune at 150: Socialists and the State

Chris Maisano praises “Marxist reformism.” But for Marx himself, the Paris Commune of 1871 showed the need for revolution.

Rosa Luxemburg at 150: No “Harmless Icon”

Rosa Luxemburg was born on March 5, 1871. She is often presented as a pacifist, a democrat, and an opponent of the Russian Revolution. None of this is true. She was a revolutionary communist.

Socialism, Technology, and Ideologies of Misery

Why is it that postcapitalists cannot dream of a future, but revolutionary socialists can?

Can Technology Alone Propel Us Beyond Capitalism?

A polemic with those who believe AI, robotics, 3D printing, and nanotechnology will overcome class exploitation.

Revolutionary Marxism vs. Postcapitalism

The Marxist method and the relevance of the era of crises, wars, and revolutions

A Critique of the Rank-and-File Strategy

It is the most popular strategy for U.S socialists in the labor movement — yet it has serious limits.

Engels as a Strategist of Socialism

200 years after his birth, a look back at the "First Red Clausewitz"

Book Review: How to Be an Anti-Capitalist in the 21st Century

When it comes to fighting for socialism, strategy is everything. Here we present a review of Erik Olin Wright's immensely popular "How to Be an Anti-Capitalist in the 21st Century," and discuss the pitfalls of trying to "erode" capitalism.