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Oct 27

Women and Socialism; August Bebel, 1879 — Reference Points #13

Audio recording from “Woman and Socialism” by August Bebel, published 1879: chapters 27 section 1 and section 4 and chapter 28. The translation, in 1910 by Meta Lilienthal Stern, as was usual in those days, uses "man" to mean both "human being" (German: Mensch) and "adult male" (German: Mann) — and likewise "he" for both. It is fairly clear each time the word is used which meaning is intended. Read the extract: https://workersliberty.org/story/2026-10-23/socialisation-housework-and-gender-equality The full book online: https://www.marxists.org/archive/bebel/1879/woman-socialism/ Woman and Socialism chapters/timestamps: Part 4: The socialisation of society Chapter 27: Free Development of Individuality 00:00 Section 1: Freedom From Care 04:24 Section 4: Transformation of Domestic Life 08:50 Chapter 28: Woman in the Future An article on it will be published in Solidarity 777: https://workersliberty.org/solidarity-all #13 of Marxist points of reference reading list: https://workersliberty.org/marxist-points-reference-reading-list Playlist of recordings from that list at https://soundcloud.com/workers-liberty/sets/marxist-points-of-reference-a Subscribe to the podcast "Solidarity & more" by "Workers' Liberty" wherever you listen to podcasts. More info: https://workersliberty.org/audio Audio recording with thanks to @adrestiasrevolt8557 . Music and image public domain. Image: August Bebel in the 1870s.
Oct 24

776 & WL81— Budget squeeze: Profits vs lives | Revolt across Europe | More

Solidarity 776, 21 October 2026. Includes WL81. Articles: Profits first, or lives? EU: bring down the barriers! Young people want a future Water cannon and arrests in Liège Not what the doctor ordered French activists move to coordinate Spain general strike set for 11 November Coming cleaner on Israel/Palestine US, Iran, Yemen: stop the wars! Far right parade in Sheffield TV documentary reveals underside of Reform Proper and broad discussion needed Why so quiet about COP 31? Trump undermines Ukraine Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina: impasse again An engaging read, but with omissions Our reference points: Class struggle and the Circular Letter of 1879 When Spike Milligan got his Irish passport Labour conference backed housing demands Alan Thornett, 1937-2026 Andy Burnham and Manchester City Gaza’s people are hungry and in tents Standing against settler terror ELFT ballot closes 9 November Student anti-cuts conference 14 November UCU special conference votes for national dispute GCU unions strike together MHCLG all out on 28 October Community centre slams suspension Camden traffic wardens on eight-week strike Seven million protest against Trump on 17 October Far right threat in Brazil Revolt across Europe More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-776-21-october-2026
Oct 14

Circular Letter to Bebel, Liebknecht, etc.; Marx & Engels, 1879 — Ref #12

Audiobook of a “Circular Letter to August Bebel, Wilhelm Liebknecht, Wilhelm Bracke and Others”, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in September 1879. Read it online: https://bit.ly/c-lett-2 Notes and talking points: https://workersliberty.org/story/2026-10-10/our-reference-points-class-struggle-and-circular-letter-1879 (extracted and adapted for the introductory note in the audio). We’re trying different ways of producing audio for our podcast feed. For this one we’re experimenting with generative text-to-speech software (for the first time). Any feedback, or to volunteer recording or editing, please get in touch! https://workersliberty.org/contact Chapters/timestamps: 00:00 Introductory note, Martin Thomas 2026 03:08 Circular Letter, Marx & Engels 1879 An alternative translation is available, as referenced in the article above: https://bit.ly/c-lett-1 #12 of Marxist points of reference reading list: https://workersliberty.org/marxist-points-reference-reading-list Playlist of recordings from that list at https://soundcloud.com/workers-liberty/sets/marxist-points-of-reference-a Subscribe to the podcast "Solidarity & more" by "Workers' Liberty" wherever you listen to podcasts. More info: https://workersliberty.org/audio Image: Der Sozialdemokrat, the SPD's paper produced in exile for smuggling into Germany when the party was illegal (1878-1890), turned out well despite a shaky start
Oct 13

Women's Fightback 38, Autumn 2026 — UK childcare costs are killer | Demands & much more

Women's Fightback 38, Autumn 2026. Power concedes nothing without a demand. Women’s Fightback regularly makes demands for the changes we want to see in the world - but how do we go beyond reacting to the issues of today, and towards bringing about the sort of radical change we need to usher in socialism and bring about an end to misogyny? This issue of Women’s Fightback focuses on those demands, but it is not the end point of those demands, it is an invitation to build them with us. If you agree with our demands, organise with us! If you disagree with any of them, join the conversation and let us know why. In this issue, we set forth a starting point for our transitional demands, the demands that can bridge the gap between the struggles we face today, and the world we build tomorrow. We look at how gender inequalities continue to leave women disadvantaged in the workplace. We also explore how this inequality exists in our home lives, particularly for parents, with mothers routinely expected to carry the double burden of working for employment, while also doing the bulk of domestic labour and caregiving. We report on new waves of demonstrations against the right to abortion, attacks on trans healthcare, and underfunding of public services; and report on how we are fighting back. Read on for this and more, and get in touch with us to let us know what you think about the topics we cover in this issue. Articles: Misogyny in secondary schools Socialist feminist transitional demands Women, work and future class struggles We demand joy Unison Greater London Young Members demand equal parental leave Gloria Steinem: the face of American second-wave feminism Countering the march against choice What can we demand of mother state? Fight for trans inclusion in Labour and the unions NHS Wales takes a knife to trans healthcare Care, labour and survival in wartime Ukraine The challenges of feminist movement and LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine Borders and sex work The Irish land war and the Ladies' Land League 'Obsession' and gender dynamics Displacement, body, nature and time Dolly Parton: a feminist icon Our name and our feminism New network against Uni cuts More online and buy a copy: https://workersliberty.org/wf Women's Fightback is a socialist feminist magazine produced by Workers' Liberty. We stand for trans-inclusive, sex-positive, class struggle feminism. We organise in our workplaces and trade unions, and in the student movement and Labour Party for socialist feminist politics. If you would like to organise with us, or contribute to 'Women's Fightback', please write to us at: womensfightback@workersliberty.org
Oct 8

775 — Make Labour Tax the Rich: Resist Cuts! | And much more

Solidarity 775, 7 October 2026. Articles: Make Labour tax the rich! Belgium: reigniting cuts fight France: defying the police Progress at last on heart attacks Peru teachers to strike from 29 October Karl Marx on death penalty Far right steps up anti-Palestinian drive The Morning Star and... the Lib-Dems Many-fronts battle on Code of Practice Street-fighting far right is a threat Labour in Holborn-St Pancras Link with Ukraine’s left, not Levchenko Organic food is not the answer Syria seals deal with Kurdish forces Escalation in Yemen and the Gulf Reviving the corpse of “Scientific Racism” Keeping which flag flying? Promising big, delivering little Labour in Liverpool: a strange mix Data centres: who owns, who decides? Why workers should control AI Power-sharing thrown into crisis The Critique of the Gotha Programme Greens say "Zionism is racism" What you do in a shutdown The "PMC" is not a social class MHCLG steps up strikes Birmingham bin strike: the workers must decide Defend Risa Tan UCU debates wider fight ELFT ballots from 2 October Student-staff assemblies oppose cuts Two-year wait imposed while profits soar A win on no-jury trials Trump still has power despite the polls More arrested under untenable ban More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-775-7-october-2026
Sep 29

Critique of the Gotha Programme; Marx, 1875 — Reference points #11

Audiobook of The “Critique of the Gotha Programme” written by Karl Marx as private communication to the SDAP leadership in 1875, later published in “Die Neue Zeit” newspaper in 1891. Here with Engels’ forward plus two other letters, by Marx and Engels respectively. Read it online: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1875/gotha/ Notes: https://workersliberty.org/story/2024-07-28/critique-gotha-programme Chapters/timestamps: 00:00 Foreword by Engels, 1891 02:50 Marx letter to W. Bracke, May 1875 06:25 Engels letter to A. Bebel, March 1875 Marginal Notes to the Program of the German Workers’ Party (i.e. Critique of the Gotha Programme), April/May 1875 21:20 § I 45:20 § II 49:40 § III 52:25 § IV 01:02:10 Appendix PDF version of the critique (different order and contents): https://foreignlanguages.press/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/C16-Critique-of-the-Gotha-Program-2nd-Printing.pdf The Gotha Programme: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Gotha_Program #11 of Marxist points of reference reading list: https://workersliberty.org/story/2026-01-28/marxist-points-reference-reading-list Playlist of recordings from that list at https://soundcloud.com/workers-liberty/sets/marxist-points-of-reference-a Subscribe to the podcast "Solidarity & more" by "Workers' Liberty" wherever you listen to podcasts. More info: https://workersliberty.org/audio Audiobook recording with thanks to “@MarxistAudiobooks”. Music public domain. Image: a graphic celebrating the 1875 merger:: Bebel, Liebknecht (top), Marx (middle), Tölcke [a Lassallean leader], Lassalle (below)
Sep 25

774 — Fascist danger on the streets: Workers' United front against the far right | News, debate, international, much more

Solidarity 774, 23 September 2026. Articles: Far right danger on the streets Misfortune again for Germany? A skilful but shameful balancing act Putin targets Ukraine’s infrastructure Unions pledge to fight for trans rights. But now? Houthis advance, conflict spirals TUC: what sort of unity? The Civil War in France Far right surges in Germany Labour conference, Burnham, and the left Fidel Castro: A modest caudillo? — Letter Super El Niño will bring heatwaves and droughts The Communist Manifesto and working-class self-education Postscript to Rosdolsky on 1848-9 Hackney anti-austerity summit asks the right questions... Short on answers Rosdolsky's dissection of Marx's and Engels's errors on national questions in 1848-9 Housing: Burnham fails at first hurdle New wave of university cuts Defend Risa Tan, suspended Prospect rep Brighton University to derecognise unions MHCLG updates London bus workers score climate win It is for the Irish people to decide unity, and how After the heatwaves, the big events Update on PA ban The RCP and shallow optimism Helping "Protect the Harvest" PCS to ballot from 20 October The death of cinema? Trans people in Wales fight back Fourteen more strike days at GCU Building the "purple current" in Israel Scotland: Thin promises from Marra ELFT workers prepare for strikes against cuts Sanctions are a positive step, but fundamental change requires a movement on the ground Is Trump running out of time? Seventy years after Khrushchev denounced Stalin To defeat One Nation, turn round the labour movement Lambeth Green Party debates BDS Hal Draper did not just retreat to his study More online: https://workersliberty.org/publications/solidarity/solidarity-774-23-september-2026
Sep 14

The Civil War in France; Marx, 1871 — Reference points #10

Audiobook of “The Civil War in France” by Karl Marx, on the Paris Commune and the lead up to it, delivered as speeches by Marx in 1870-71. Read it online https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1871/civil-war-france/ which also links to a timeline, glossary, and other references and background. Article on it: https://workersliberty.org/story/2026-09-21/civil-war-france Study notes: https://workersliberty.org/story/2026-09-21/civil-war-france Chapters/timestamps: 00:00 Publication info 02:13 Engels’ 1891 intro The First Address, July 23, 1870 21:23 The Beginning of the Franco-Prussian War — Chapter 1 The Second Address: September 9, 1870 33:06 Prussian Occupation of France — Chapter 2 The Third Address: May, 1871 52:06 France Capitulates & the Government of Thiers — Chapter 3 01:18:39 Paris Workers’ Revolution & Thiers’ Reactionary Massacres — Chapter 4 01:39:05 The Paris Commune — Chapter 5 02:19:20 The Fall of Paris — Chapter 6 02:51:56 Engels 1891 Postscript #10 of Marxist points of reference reading list: https://workersliberty.org/story/2026-01-28/marxist-points-reference-reading-list Playlist of recordings from that list at https://soundcloud.com/workers-liberty/sets/marxist-points-of-reference-a Subscribe to the podcast "Solidarity & more" by "Workers' Liberty" wherever you listen to podcasts. More info: https://workersliberty.org/audio Audiobook recording with thanks to “Adrestia's Revolt” and “Dakki Reads”. Music public domain. Photo of a barricade in the Paris Commune, March 18, 1871

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