Comrades, For those who follow such goings-on, I want to acknowledge the decision of the Marxist Center — a project I worked on for several years and have been associated with — has voted to dissolve itself. I was not present at the vote, nor was the vote undertaken at my instigation, but I concur with the assessment of the comrades who took on the responsibility to … [Read more...] about Remarks on Dissolution of Marxist Center
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American Patriotism or National Liberation?
graphic credit: Shenby (they/she) @leftaesthetic Recently, a debate over appealing to “American patriotism” as a tactic for revolutionary organizing in the home base of imperialism was revived. Historically an ideological tool of the ruling class, patriotism has been used to mobilize the American working class to support imperialist wars, racism, and settler colonialism. … [Read more...] about American Patriotism or National Liberation?
Is There Something To Be Done? Elections and Strategy in Marxist Center
A blank Massachusetts state election paper ballot on a metal table with a cream color privacy hood (source: "ballot" by hlkljgk) The views in this article are not the official position of the Marxist Center National organization and represent only the views of the author, an at-large Marxist Center member. Of course, in politics, where it is sometimes a matter of … [Read more...] about Is There Something To Be Done? Elections and Strategy in Marxist Center
Unity and Struggle Position Paper: How Do We Stop a Coup?
This piece does not reflect an official position of the Marxist Center or Regeneration Magazine. It is re-printed below with no edits to facilitate a wider discussion among Marxist Center members and affiliate organizations' work with respect to elections. This position paper was drafted before Trump caught coronavirus. It was approved in a unanimous vote by the majority … [Read more...] about Unity and Struggle Position Paper: How Do We Stop a Coup?
No, you can’t speak to the manager
Scrabble tiles connect the words "Customer Service" (source: Jeff Djevdet) Capitalism forces us to relate to each other in ways that are down right anti-socialist. The customer service system is one important example of that kind of relationship structure. As those with retail or customer service experience are familiar with, there are always those customers that come in … [Read more...] about No, you can’t speak to the manager