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Marxism is at the core of today’s political debate
As capitalism increasingly paints itself into a corner the once-derided ideas of Karl Marx acquire a contemporary relevance, writes MEIRIAN JUMP
Karl Marx’s bust by Laurence Bradshaw
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BEN CHACKO speaks with Knesset member OFER CASSIF about rising political violence, the prospects for peace and his continuous ‘silencing by suspension’
The City is leaning on Rachel Reeves to cut welfare spending — when what’s needed is cuts to all the benefits given to the mega rich, corporations and banks to help them not pay or blatantly dodge their fair share of tax, explains BERNIE EVANS
The choice between two Blairites to revamp the tepid centrism of our ruling party doesn’t even come as cold comfort as we wander the city streets suffering from their third decade of austerity and the fifth of wage stagnation, writes MATT KERR
ANN HENDERSON looks at the trailblazers of the Women’s Trade Union League and their successful fight for female factory inspectors — a battle that echoes in today’s workplace campaigns
HENRY FOWLER puts the strike of public-sector workers in New Zealand in the wider context of deteriorating employment conditions throughout the world’s major economies
MAT COWARD looks back at a protest 105 years ago this month, whose reporting by the media bears uncomfortable similarities with demos today
TOMORROW, an atmosphere of celebration will infuse the annual Oration at Karl Marx’s grave. 2018 marks 200 years since the birth of the revolutionary philosopher.
The bust by sculptor Laurence Bradshaw at Highgate Cemetery has been the site of a yearly assembly for over 70 years. Organisers expect large numbers at the ceremony this bicentenary year.
The Cuban ambassador, Teresita Vicente Sotolongo, will deliver the oration. She will examine the diverse ways Marxism has impacted both thought and action in recent history, with particular reference to Latin America.
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Author RACHEL HOLMES invites readers to come to her talk in London about the great foremother of the working-class women’s movement – Eleanor Marx
The youngest daughter of Karl Marx and her unwavering humanity in the face of injustice remain relevant for our times, writes DANA MILLS