If you haven't been able to make it out one of our Socialist Night Schools yet, this virtual offering is for you! Join us to learn about the basics of capitalism, socialism, race, and the working class. More details and Zoom links will be added closer to the event. 

Week 1 Readings

“Bourgeois and Proletarians” from The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels

Excerpt from “Understanding Capitalism” by Vivek Chibber

“But at Least Capitalism Is Free and Democratic, Right?” by Erik Olin Wright

“Democratic socialism, explained by a democratic socialist” by Meagan Day

“Building Socialism from Below: Popular Power and the State” by Ben Tarnoff

“Socialism for Realists” (Abridged) by Sam Gindin 

Week 2 Readings

Racial Capitalism by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò

Excerpt from “Beyond ‘Race Relations’” An interview with Barbara J. Fields & Karen E. Fields by Daniel Denvir

Excerpt from From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor 

“Why the working class?” by Vivek Chibber

“Why Class Struggle Is Central” by Ellen Meiksins Wood

“Solidarity is a Force Stronger than Gravity” by Sara Nelson (Transcript)

“Wage Labour and Capital” by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels