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Resistance bookroom

427 Bloor St West and on zoom

Toronto , ON

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Revolutionary study series

Can Marxism show us how to change the world?

Many of the classic writings of Marxism were written long ago and in very different contexts. Do these classics still explain the downward economic and political decline of capitalism today? Do they explain the ability of the system to both provoke and prevent resistance? Does it provide the tools we need to achieve the better world? How can we add to Marxist theory with our lived experience today?

Sundays

2pm est | 1pm cst | 11am pst

@ Resistance bookroom
427 Bloor St West and on zoom

Jan 18 - Capitalism and economic crisis
Can the capitalist economy survive multiple crises today?

Suggested readings:

What are the causes of economic crises? - Judy Cox - (2025)

Economics of the Madhouse - Chris Harman - (1993)

Trump, tariffs and economic chaos - Rob Hoveman - (2025)

Feb 15 - Marx on the metabolic rift

Is degrowth the answer to capitalism’s destruction of the planet?

Suggested readings:

Degrowth—can it save the planet? - (2023)

Degrowth and Marxism - Martin Empson - (2024)

Metabolic Rifts and the Ecological Crisis - John Bellamy Foster - (2019)

Mar 1 - The capitalist state

Do we need to smash the state to get rid of capitalism? What does that mean?

Suggested readings:

Marxism 101: What’s the role of the state? - (2022)

The state and revolution - Lenin - (1917)

The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State - Frederich Engels - (1884)

Mar 22 - Imperialism and colonialism

What is imperialism in a so-called post-colonial age?

Suggested readings:

Trump’s new imperial disorder - Tomáš Tengely-Evans - (2025)

Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism - Lenin - (1916)

Understanding the Permanent Arms Economy: an introduction to the political economy of Michael Kidron - Alex Callinicos - (2025)

Apr 12 - Unions and the working class

What is the labour movement today? Does it represent the working class?

Suggested readings:

Socialists and the trade unions - Ritch Whyman - (2026)

Economic roots of reformism - Tony Cliff - (1957)

The Mass Strike, the Political Party and the Trade Unions - Rosa Luxemburg - (1906)

May 3 - Marxism and oppression

Can Marxism still explain racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, and ableism today? And why do Marxists call it “oppression”?

Suggested readings will be posted soon

May 31 - Revolution in the digital age

How do ideas change in a global and digital world? What kind of revolutionary organization do we need?

Suggested readings will be posted soon

Organized by the International Socialistsand Marx21US

Dates:

Sunday, January 18, 2026 - 14:00

Organized by:

International Socialists Canada and Marx21US