The US Civil War was a major influence on the development of Marxism. For Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, the war against chattel slavery was an important phase in the global struggle against human bondage. Their commentary on the war is compiled in The Civil War in the United States, an essential volume for those seeking a Marxist understanding of the most pivotal conflict in US history, as well as the relationship between oppression and labor.
Against all expectations, the new Star Wars series Andor is one of the best depictions of revolution in recent memory. This article takes a look at the story’s historical inspirations (including the Russian Revolution); the way it reflects the current political climate of instability, creeping fascism and mass radicalization; and what it shows us about workers’ resistance and solidarity.
As usual, the national gathering held annually by Socialist Alternative in Australia featured packed sessions, lively discussions, and lots of clarity on politics at home and abroad, from Indigenous struggle to escalating imperialist conflict with China.
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