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In this episode of the 'Marx Matters' series, global expert on Rosa Luxemburg Helen Scott will look at how she developed Marx's ideas and her deep relevance to struggles for a socialist future today in another age of crises and war.Helen Scott is a prominent scholar and Emeritus Professor of English at the University of Vermont, specialising in postcolonial and women's studies. She is widely lauded for work in introducing the writings of Luxemburg to a modern audience, including 'The Essential Rosa Luxemburg'; 'Socialism or Barbarism' and 'The Complete Works.'Tune into the discussion as she continues the monthly 'Marx Matters' series, helping us understand the development of Marx's Ideas by Luxemburg - and what they could mean for us today as we seek to transform the world.

Join Bernard Regan for a discussion on the ongoing significance of the Cuban Revolution, which has inspired millions across the world for decades.Bernard is the National Secretary of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, and was the first recipient of the National Union of Teacher's Steve Sinnott Award (2015) in recognition of his contribution to international solidarity.Join the debate & discussion as he continues the monthly 'Marx Matters' series, helping us understand how the Cuban Revolution happened and why it matters for our struggle for socialism today.Marx Matters is a series of in-person and online talks from prominent writers on Marxism exploring the relevance of Marx's work today. You can buy a ticket to help fund the whole series here.Organised by volunteers from Arise, a festival of left ideas', it is designed to give socialists taking up struggle today a deeper understanding of the tools Marx and Engels gave activists to understand the political, economic and social world around them, and how to advance the cause of humanity.

As the people of Iran suffer greatly from Trump's illegal war, workers and the poor globally are already suffering economic consequences.With...Michael Burke, Socialist Economic BulletinAlex Gordon, former RMT President, Stop the War Coalition Officer & contributor to CND's Alternative Defence Review)Chaired by Rachel Garnham, Campaign for Labour Party Democracy (CLDP) and former Labour NEC member.

Join John McDonnell MP, Richard Burgon MP, Fran Heathcote (PCS) and more for an online discussion on the May election results, fighting for change to put people before profit, and how we stop a Reform Government.Hosted by the TUCG (Trade Union Co-ordinating Group) and Arise - a Festival of Left Ideas.

Vijay Prashad leads a discussion in the 'Marx Matters' series.Part of the 'Marx Matters' series. Vijay Prashad will look at the influence of Marx's ideas in terms of the poorer nations' struggles for liberation, seeing the Global South as a term that properly refers not to just geographical space but to a concatenation of protests against neoliberalism.Vijay is an Indian historian and journalist. He is the author of forty books, including 'Washington Bullets,' 'Red Star Over the Third World, ''The Darker Nations: A People’s History of the Third World,' 'The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South,' and 'The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power.' His most recent book, written with Grieve Chelwa, is 'How the International Monetary Fund Suffocates Africa.' He also appeared in the films Shadow World (2016) and Two Meetings (2017).Join us as he continues the monthly 'Marx Matters' series, helping us understand the connections between Marx's ideas and struggles in the Global South as we seek to transform the world today.Marx Matters is a series of in-person and online talks from prominent writers on Marxism exploring the relevance of Marx's work today. You can buy a ticket to help fund the whole series here: https://bit.ly/MarxMattersTicketsOrganised by volunteers from Arise, a festival of left ideas', it is designed to give socialists taking up struggle today a deeper understanding of the tools Marx and Engels gave activists to understand the political, economic and social world around them, and how to advance the cause of humanity.

International online rally for May Day 2026.WITH: Diane Abbott MP // Danièle Obono, La France Insoumise MP // Saed Erziqat, General Secretary, General Union of Palestinian Teachers // Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Cuban Ambassador to the UK // Lindsey German, Stop the War Coalition // Roger McKenzie, Morning Star International Editor // Kate Hudson, CND Annual international eve of May Day rally hosted by Arise - a Festival of Left Ideas - for solidarity, struggle and socialism.

With August H. Nimtz, professor at the University of Minnesota.Part of the 'Marx Matters' series. August H. Nimtz looks at the influence of Marx's ideas in terms of how we can understand American capitalism today - and develop struggles there, here and globally for a socialist future.August is professor of political science & African American & African studies at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of Marx & Engels: Their Contribution to the Democratic Breakthrough ; The Ballot, the Streets—or Both: From Marx & Engels to Lenin & the October Revolution; Marx, Tocqueville, and Race in America: The 'Absolute Democracy' or 'Defiled Republic' & Marxism vs. Liberalism, plus a number of related articles in edited volumes & journals.This continues the monthly 'Marx Matters' series, helping us understand the connections between Marx's ideas and the America Question - plus what they could mean for us today as we seek to transform the world.Marx Matters is a series of in-person and online talks from prominent writers on Marxism exploring the relevance of Marx's work today. You can buy a ticket to help fund the whole series here: https://bit.ly/MarxMattersTickets

Women for Palestine - the annual Arise Festival and Labour & Palestine International Women's Day Rally. With a live link from Palestine: Iman Al-Shayeb, General Secretariat, General Union of Palestinian Teachers.Plus: Fran Heathcote, PCS General Secretary; Louise Regan, NEU International Committee; Kim Johnson MP; Sarah Woolley, BFAWU GS and Apsana Begum MP.An online event as part of solidarity activities around International Women's Day 2026.