Tag: Capitalism
-
A Movement With No Heart
One of the central problems facing the British working class is that the leaders of the “labour movement” are wedded to the practice of class collaborationism. What we mean by this is that the (so called) trade union leaders have long embraced the idea of “partnership” with the employers and the government. Thus even when…
-
Two Decades and $90 Billion US Dollars Later
Dissecting the Afghan Militaries Total Collapse. Repost from MintPressNews In February, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) published an extensive investigation into the spectacular collapse of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces’ (ANDSF), which the U.S. spent two decades and $90 billion building. In common with previous SIGAR reports, it offers a remarkably uncompromising, no-punches-pulled…
-
On Capital Punishment
The last executions in Britain occurred in 1964, leading to the abolition of the death penalty. The history of capital punishment reveals its role as a tool for class control and oppression.
-
All of Us or None
Bertolt Brecht was one of the greatest poets and playwrights of the 20th century and he always sought to combine his beliefs as a Marxist into his work. This particular poem is fascinating because Brecht sums up in verse how the working class must be their own emancipators. Slave, who is it that shall free…
-
What Difference Does It Make?
The writer reflects on the relevance and effectiveness of working in transport planning and public sectors under capitalism, expressing feelings of insignificance and disenfranchisement. They criticize the accountability failures of public authorities and highlight the need for a worker-led economy to restore purpose and productivity, ultimately questioning the value of their own job.
-
Divided We Beg
Sharon Graham Grovels To Starmer (Yet Again) The recent comments by Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham, begging Keir Starmer to expand military production, shows yet again the limitations of trade unionism and the true role of the union leaders in Britain today. The likes of Graham sell themselves on the idea that they are either…
-
Samuel Fielden: An English worker’s place in the origins of May Day
This account details Sam Fielden’s harrowing experiences as a child laborer in Lancashire, his activism in the American labor movement, and the tragic events of the Haymarket affair in Chicago. It underscores the brutal exploitation of working-class individuals in both Britain and America while highlighting the injustices faced by those advocating for labor rights.
-
Sharon Graham: The Illusion of Change at Unite the Union
We have been observing Sharon Graham’s stewardship of Unite the Union with some amusement. She ascended to the position of General Secretary amidst a plethora of strikes across the country, presenting herself as a woman with socialist leanings and a no-nonsense approach to union work, ostensibly advocating for a return to the core principles of…
-
It’s official: British Army facing extinction
In the UK the war in Ukraine “has raised serious questions regarding the preparedness of government, society and the defence industrial base to support conventional warfighting at scale,” according to the bombshell report which went largely unnoticed. Reposted with thanks from Kit Klarenberg. This article explores the decline of the British armed forces. We wanted…
-
Liverpool’s Forgotten Legacy: The Abdullah Quilliam Mosque
A few months ago, a tragic incident occurred in Southport where three children were killed, and a further eight were seriously injured by a deranged man. This heartbreaking event led to racially motivated riots across Liverpool and Southport. One protest, which was prevented from escalating into a riot, took place outside the Abdullah Quilliam Mosque.…
Class Consciousness Project 