The following is the text of a speech Walter Rodney delivered 50 years ago at Queen's College, New York, USA in 1975. Along with Cheddi Jagan's article, "Pragmatism and rightist opportunism," it was published in the pamphlet 1986 pamphlet, Yes to Marxism! by the...
Capitalist contradictions and revolutionary struggle: An introduction
Introduction Hearing or reading about the “contradictions of capitalism” in an article or at a rally might be intimidating, like a foreign language or a term only a certain group can understand. While the contradictions of capitalism are complicated, working and...
A victory for one is a victory for all: Lessons from “Trans Liberation”
Editorial note: Leslie Feinberg’s pronouns were “she/zie” and “her/hir." Introduction Trans liberation is squarely on the agenda of today’s movements for justice, as over 550 anti-trans bills were already introduced in state legislatures across the country this year....
Video: “Socialist reconstruction in America”
Watch an insightful discussion about the Party for Socialism and Liberation's latest book, Socialist Reconstruction in America: A Better Future for the United States! The webinar, facilitated by Kym Smith, features contributors Ben Becker and Jodi Dean, as well as...
Marx’s writings on Asia: A sober assessment
Introduction Throughout most of recorded history, Asia has been the wealthiest region in the world. The riches of Asia attracted people from around the Old World, as exemplified by the travels of figures like the Venetian Marco Polo or the North African Ibn Battuta,...
The U.S. state and the U.S. revolution
It is no exaggeration to say that the principal disputes between activists, organizations and political trends in U.S. social movements have hinged on different understandings of, and attitudes toward, the state. What distinguishes a revolutionary communist...
Clarifying the struggle for socialism: Webinar on Marx’s “Capital”
Editor's introduction: The following webinar, originally held on March 26, 2022, features several Liberation School comrades who were involved with our Reading Capital with Comrades podcast and other activities. The webinar was organized by the International Manifesto...
Video: “Revolutionary education” book launch
Watch the official launch of the second edition of Revolutionary Education: Theory and Practice for Socialist Organizers, a PSL publication and the first book from the Liberation School Editorial Collective! The event was be hosted by the book's editor, Nino Brown,...
Understanding and fighting gentrification: A revolutionary orientation
Introduction Cities across the U.S. are rapidly transforming. “Gentrification-style” luxury developments are replacing neighborhood landmarks and low-income housing. Sky-high rents are pushing poor residents increasingly further from city centers. These trends are...