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Bolshevism vs. Stalinism: 100 Years Since the Founding of the USSR

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the founding of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USSR. In this episode, John Peterson provides a brief history and background on the USSR, what it was, and what it achieved—and why it was hated by the capitalist world. 
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Reading list: 
The Revolution Betrayed (Leon Trotsky). 
Stalin (Leon Trotsky). 
If America Should Go Communist (Leon Trotsky). 
The History of the Russian Revolution (Leon Trotsky). 
Russia: From Revolution to Counterrevolution (Ted Grant & Alan Woods).

Class War vs. Culture War | NYC Marxist School 2022

What is the meaning of the "culture war"? Why is this racist, sexist, transphobic right-wing frenzy being whipped up, and is there an effective way to cut across it? In this talk from the 2022 NYC Marxist School, Laura Brown provides a perspective for how the working class can fight against these right-wing attacks and struggle collectively to end all forms of oppression. 
Watch full video here: bit.ly/vClassWar. 
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Lessons of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 | NYC Marxist School 2022

After a period of ebb in the class struggle, the US labor movement is taking the initial steps to reclaim the militant traditions of the past. In this talk from the 2022 NYC Marxist School, Mark Rahman provides an overview of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and draws on the lessons of this inspiring period of US history referred to as the "labor wars."
Watch full video here: bit.ly/strike1877. 
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Why the US Is Heading toward Revolution | NYC Marxist School 2022

In this episode, we take a look at how the impasse of capitalism is paving the way for a revolution in the US. This talk by Socialist Revolution editor Antonio Balmer was one of the sessions from the 2022 NYC Marxist School. This event brought together 130 socialists from across the US Northeast, Canada, and Puerto Rico, for a weekend of discussions on revolutionary theory and strategy. 
Watch full video here: bit.ly/us-revolution. 
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The Iranian Revolution of 1979: A Revolution Betrayed

The inspiring struggles in Iran today are waking people up to the revolutionary potential of the Iranian working class. In this episode of Socialist Revolution podcast, we aim to provide an objective portrayal of what actually happened in the Iranian Revolution of 1979, which is quite different from the stereotypes shown in the movies and on TV. 
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2022 US Midterms and the Need for a Workers’ Alternative

With the 2022 midterms more or less behind us, the opening shots of the next presidential election campaign are already being fired. While the results shed some light on some processes, the political waters are, in many ways, even muddier than before. 
Editorial for issue 36 of Socialist Revolution. Subscribe to the magazine: srev.org/subscribe. 
Read article online: srev.org/2022-us-midterms. 
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American Indian Boarding Schools: A Capitalist Horror Story

The US government recently released a report on the horrific abuses in the American Indian boarding schools. While some seek to mend these travesties via “reconciliation” with the American government, Marxists believe that only a socialist revolution can lay the basis for genuine reparations for the genocide and oppression suffered at the hands of the capitalist state. 
Read the article: bit.ly/indian-schools. 
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Capitalism Can’t Combat Climate Change

Judging by the liberal press, the only way forward for humanity is to ensure the Democrats maintain control of Congress in the midterms. But an even more urgent crisis faces our species: climate change. 
Editorial for issue 35 of Socialist Revolution. Subscribe to the magazine: srev.org/subscribe. 
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Marxism, Bolshevism, and Mutual Aid

What is the Marxist position on mutual aid? Can it play a role in transforming society? What political tasks should revolutionaries prioritize today? In this round table discussion, Socialist Revolution editors Antonio Balmer, Bryce Gordon, and Tom Trottier take up some of these questions and more to clarify our views on the important topic of socialist strategy. 
FAQ Article: srev.org/faq-mutual-aid. 
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Capitalism at an Impasse

Only the conscious efforts of the working class can ensure the victory of the world socialist revolution and bring order out of capitalism's chaos. 
Editorial for issue 34 of Socialist Revolution. Subscribe to the magazine: srev.org/subscribe. 
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