Book review: Blue Collar Frayed

As a former metal worker, I have unfortunately seen many work mates thrown out of good blue-collar jobs. At one place I worked we organised a strike to try and stop the factory being...

Review: ‘What Is Democratic Socialism’

The new pamphlet ‘What Is Democratic Socialism’ is an excellent introduction to the basic ideas of the Socialist Party. Written in clear language, this pamphlet is accessible to all – whether people new to...

Reading The Socialist for the first time?

The Socialist is very different to other publications you may come across. Newspapers like the Daily Telegraph, or magazines like Women's Weekly, are owned by big business and as such they report matters from...

Fire and Fury: Can the liberal establishment stop Trump?

The publication of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House by Michael Wolff shook up the political terrain before the book was even released. Trump is no stranger to bizarre tweets, but his...

Review: Total Propaganda by Helen Razer

As far as contemporary introductions to Marxist ideas go, Helen Razer’s ‘Total Propaganda’ is quite good. It’s engaging, easy to read, and written in Razer’s unique cheeky style. Fed up with endless misinterpretations of Marxism...

Review: ‘October’ by China Miéville

One hundred years after the Russian revolution shook the world, every socialist, anti-capitalist and militant will hugely profit from analysing those momentous events. A new book, ‘October’ by China Miéville gives good facts in...

Subversive Action and BadArt on tour in Melbourne

On October 7 the Socialist Party held a successful day school called Subversive Action. The educational event was combined with the Melbourne leg of the BadArt world tour - a celebration of the role...

Review: The Handmaid’s Tale

The acclaim awarded to The Handmaid’s Tale is justified. It is a gripping adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel, with strong acting and brilliant cinematography. The series opens with June, the protagonist, running with her...

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