Lessons from the SDP split
The recent creation of The Independent Group in Parliament echoes that of the Social Democratic Party in the 1980s. The left must learn from these events and avoid the mistakes of the past.
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100 years on: The founding of the Communist International
One century ago, on 2-6th March 1919, the first congress of the Third International took place in Moscow. This marked the birth of the Communist International, which became a vital school of revolutionary ideas and strategy.
Trotsky’s suppressed letter: an introduction by Alan Woods
A letter written by Leon Trotsky has recently been discovered which provides an unbroken thread from Trotsky to the present day Marxists internationally. This is the birth certificate of our tendency.
Rosa Luxemburg: a true revolutionary
100 years ago today, Rosa Luxemburg, the founder of the German Communist Party, was murdered in cold blood, beheading the German Revolution of its leadership. One century on, we remember Luxemburg, her life, and her ideas.
The Cuban Revolution - 60 years on
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. To mark this, we republish here an analysis by Jorge Martin, explaining how the revolution came about - and where it is heading today.