Sylvia Pankhurst’s Socialism
Radical suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst was born on this day in 1882. To mark the occasion, we republish her essay on the meaning of socialism.
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The Man Who Made a Million Socialists
Robert Tressell, author of 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists,' was born 153 years ago. His writing left an indelible mark on the socialist movement – but the man himself was almost forgotten by history.
Why Marx Still Matters
Karl Marx was born on this day in 1818. His work remains as relevant as ever.
Hot Off the Griddle
In a new exhibition at the Barbican, the communist artist Alice Neel's humane portraits capture the fighters, victims and figures of America’s twentieth-century turmoil.
The Nakba Never Ended
Israel’s relentless expansion of settlement and ethnic cleansing exposes the reality for Palestinians — the Nakba never really ended.
Rosa Luxemburg on the Meaning of May Day
"As long as the struggle of the workers against the ruling class continues, May Day will be the yearly expression of our demands." Rosa Luxemburg on the meaning of International Workers' Day.
The First May Day
We remember the first major rally marking International Workers' Day in England – when hundreds of thousands turned out in Hyde Park in 1890 to demand an eight-hour day.
The History of May Day
The late historian Eric Hobsbawm recounts the history of International Workers' Day.
Workers’ Unity on May Day
The last year has seen workers in Britain and across the world rise up to demand justice – but we can't beat the ruling class without unity.
Starving University Staff Out
In the past month, university bosses have threatened to withhold the pay of workers observing a marking boycott. These draconian acts - intended to break their workers’ spirit - have only emboldened them.
How Anti-Worker Policies Turned Britain into a Cancer Capital
Nobody should die at work – but the government’s refusal to remove asbestos is killing more than five thousand people a year. On International Workers' Memorial Day, we should remember them by fighting for a system that values workers more than profits.
Remembering Antonio Gramsci
Antonio Gramsci died on this day in 1937. We remember his revolutionary life and his contributions to the struggle against capitalism.