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Some on the left argue that defending the EU is about the values of cooperation. But the history of international working class struggle is very different

Karl Marx said revolutions would be instrumental in building socialism. Sadie Robinson argues that workers taking mass action is still necessary to change the world

The Labour leadership claims to be influenced by the writings of Karl Marx. But Charlie Kimber argues his ideas are about much more than just a critique of capitalism

The 200th anniversary of Karl Marx’s birth has produced plenty of articles and books discussing his legacy. Few of these have had any real clarity on Marx’s actual ideas. So it is refreshing to read Michael Roberts’ short, but detailed, discussion on the relevance of Marx’s economic ideas. Roberts begins by examining the three laws...

I was initially disappointed to notice no real celebrations of Karl Marx at 200 years old in Brighton this year — until I came across this wonderful piece of theatre, not very well advertised but officially part of the Brighton Fringe festival that took place throughout May. Written by the late socialist author, playwright and...

It’s an interesting sign of the troubles with which capitalism is struggling that the coverage of Karl Marx’s bicentenary has been pretty respectful.

A look at where socialists who are interested in Marx's ideas should start

Alex Callinicos looks at the lasting legacy of the great revolutionary

Strikes aren’t just another form of protest. They are our most powerful weapon against the bosses

Workers need to free themselves. Joseph Choonara argues that as we celebrate the bicentenary of Marx’s birth, we should emphasise this hard won and most original contribution to radical politics.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Karl Marx’s birth. Sarah Bates looks at what his remarkable life can tell us about fighting for change

This year marks 200 years since Karl Marx’s birth. Sadie Robinson explains why workers are central in the first of an occasional series