Canadian capitalism was founded and built on the brutal exploitation and colonization of Indigenous peoples. A study of this history also clearly shows that the continued oppression and suffering of Indigenous peoples today is inherently linked to the capitalist system, and points the way forward for emancipation through the fight for the socialist transformation of society.

In this episode, Fightback editor Rob Lyon discusses the Indigenous struggle and Marxism.

The October Revolution of 1917 created the most democratic regime in human history. Through the Soviets, power was in the hands of the workers and peasants for the first time in history. These gains however were later lost under Stalin.

So was the Soviet Union actually socialist?

Listen to Fightback editor Alex Grant on Cheri DiNovo's "Left, Lefter, Leftist". This month: should the Greens and the NDP unite into a single party? Should the left should support Biden in the US election? And more!

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With the global crisis of capitalism and revival of class struggle everywhere, millions of workers and youth are looking for answers. It is therefore not surprising that there is a resurgence of interest in Anarchism along with the ideas of Marxism and socialism. In this talk, fightback organizer and editor Joel Bergman discusses the differences between Marxism and Anarchism, and asks What is the best method to fight against capitalism and for the creation of a new society?

The Doug Ford government in Ontario, Jason Kenney in Alberta, as well as the CAQ government in Quebec, share similarities with the experience of class struggle in Ontario in the 1990s. In 2018 Fightback editor Alex Grant spoke on the lessons of the 1990s for the struggles of today. This is a forgotten history that needs to be reclaimed by the movement against the vitriol of the right wing, and the apologism of the reformists and labour bureaucrats. Part 2 of 2. 

It is clear that urgent action on climate change is needed. But the capitalists and their political representatives are completely incapable of carrying out the radical changes that are required.

The necessary action will never take place so long as those in power put profits before the health of the planet. In this episode, Fightback activist Alvaro discusses why we need a revolution to fight climate change! 

Leon Trotsky, along with Lenin, was one of the main leaders of the Russian Revolution of 1917. He was also a prolific writer and Marxist theoretician whose writings are a treasure trove for socialists today looking to fight against the capitalist system.

But what is Trotskyism? And why is it relevant today?

The Doug Ford government in Ontario, Jason Kenney in Alberta, as well as the CAQ government in Quebec, share similarities with the experience of class struggle in Ontario in the 1990s. In 2018 Fightback editor Alex Grant spoke on the lessons of the 1990s for the struggles of today. This is a forgotten history that needs to be reclaimed by the movement against the vitriol of the right wing, and the apologism of the reformists and labour bureaucrats.

This year, the Black Lives Matter movement re-emerged on a higher level. People are aware that racism is not just a matter of individuals but of the entire system. As Malcolm X said "You can't have capitalism without racism."

But why does capitalism need racism? What is the Marxist approach to fighting racism?

The crisis of capitalism has been particularly acute in Alberta. With the collapse of oil prices, tens of thousands lost their jobs. COVID-19 has only accelerated the crisis.

Meanwhile Jason Kenney's United Conservative Party government is ruling with an iron fist, offloading the cost of this crisis onto working class people while crushing all opposition.

While it is commonplace for people on the left in Canada to write off Albertan workers, the writing is on the wall and class struggle of epic proportions is in preparation.

But what are the perspectives for revolution in Alberta?