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Charges of Antisemitism Weaponized
Summary: Highlights the weaponization of charges of antisemitism to silence leftist critics of Israeli policies, noting the convergence of the far-right and left-of-center neoliberals in demonizing such critics.
First appeared in Against the Current No. 229 here: https://againstthecurrent.org/atc229/charges-of-antisemitism-weaponized/ — Editors
Protest Over Closing of UCSB MultiCultural Center in Wake of Pro-Palestinian Posters
Summary: Day of protest organized by pro-Palestinian students and Black Studies faculty after UC Santa Barbara administration shuts down MultiCultural Center — Editors
[Video] Fanon, Anti-Colonial Education and Marxist-Humanism with Ndindi Kitonga
Summary: In this episode, sponsored by Millennials Are Killing Capitalism Live!, Jared Ware welcome Ndindi Kitonga to the show to discuss Frantz Fanon, Marxist-Humanism, and Ndindi’s work on anti-colonial education and pedagogy – Editors
Standing in Solidarity with Senegal
Summary: Mass movement against President Macky Sall’s attempt to avoid elections bears fruit, a victory fraught with contradictions — Editors
Constitution of the International Marxist-Humanist Organization
Summary: Constitution of the IMHO in Persian – Editors
Los Angeles March for Gaza
Summary: Marxist-Humanists participate and engage in dialogue on a global day of solidarity — Editors
Germany: Critical Remarks on Anti-Rightwing Demonstrations and the Future of the Left after the Wagenknecht Split
Summary: On recent demonstrations in Germany against the swing to the right and on Alliance Sarah Wagenknecht — Editors
Fascistic Christian Nationalism’s Role in Killing Nex Benedict
Summary: Analyzing the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict, a non-binary Oklahoma high school student, in the context of U.S. Christian Nationalism and capitalism — Editors
Stand Against Genocide and Imperialism, from Palestine to Ukraine
Summary: This statement of the Ukraine Solidarity Network was issued for the second anniversary of Russia’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine — Editors
The Left and COVID: A response to Mike Haynes
Summary: Mike Haynes’s article “The Left, COVID, and the Roads Not Taken” aims to skewer the Left for its failures during the COVID pandemic.[1] In this article, the authors first go through his argument and show its weaknesses and one or two strengths. They end by suggesting paths the Left can continue to take to centre the public’s health, including responding to the current, and future pandemics. First appeared here: https://www.historicalmaterialism.org/blog/left-and-covid-response-to-mike-haynes – Editors
Rosa Luxemburg Exposed the Colonial Genocide in Namibia
Summary: Explores the intersection of Rosa Luxemburg’s writings and the historical context of the Namibian genocide, delving into the interconnectedness of imperialism and capitalism. First appeared in Jacobin here: https://jacobin.com/2024/02/rosa-luxemburg-namibia-genocide-imperialism-capitalism
Greek version here: https://imhojournal.org/articles/17264/ — Editors
Impact of Israeli Genocidal War in Gaza on the Middle East
Summary: As Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon face Israel’s genocidal war on the Palestinians, what are the tasks of the left? Earlier version appeared in Solidarity on January 17, here https://solidarity-us.org/impact-of-israeli-genocidal-war-in-gaza-on-the-middle-east/ — Editors
In Solidarity with Senegal: The Ongoing Struggle Against Macky Sall’s Dictatorship
Summary: Movement against dictatorship faces challenges from both regime and opportunistic politicians — Editors
Russia Admits Aims in Ukraine Similar to Israel’s in Gaza
Summary: Interview with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reveals affinity with Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinians — Editors
Review of Black Marxism
Summary: A critique of Cedric Robinson’s Black Marxism (1983). Originally appeared in Krisis Issue 2, 2018: Marx from the Margins: https://archive.krisis.eu/black-marxism/ — Editors