Tag: Marxist Theory
An Organic Crisis Is Upon Us
As the world descends into chaos, political struggles are articulated in unexpected ways. Zachary Levenson argues that Gramsci’s concept of “organic crisis” can help us make sense of this mess and what it all means for the politics of class struggle.
Jordy Cummings’s Review of Comrade
Jodi Dean responds to Jordy Cummings’s review of her book, Comrade. Is it possible to think, write, and practice a communism that is not fully determined by the debates and divisions of the twentieth century?
How “Just-in-Time” Capitalism Spread COVID-19
Historically, epidemics have spread through two forms of movement: trade and war. Kim Moody examines how the pace of this spread accelerated dramatically with the rise of capitalism.
Thoughts on Jodi Dean’s Comrade
Jordy Cummings reviews Jodi Dean’s Comrade. What politics underlies the concept of “comradeship”? Is it a term that levels the playing field, or is it imposed from the top down?
A Left Case for Hong Kong Self-Determination
Promise Li argues that, though the left has been sidelined in the Hong Kong protests, our role should neither be simply tailing the demands nor opposing them.
The Virus, Capitalism, and the Long Depression
An interview with Marxist economist Michael Roberts about COVID-19 and its likely impact on politics, consciousness, and struggle in the coming years.
Let the Haunting Begin!
The era of “there is no alternative” to capital’s rule is behind us, but what lies ahead?