Why a Socialist Education Project?
Marxism is as relevant in the 21st century as in the past. Financialization and corporate globalization enabled giant capitalist multinational corporations and a handful of banks and investment houses to grab record profits while exploiting huge numbers of workers. The collapse of the housing market led to the tumbling of the speculative virtual economy in 2008 and the current economic crisis. With the current failure of the capitalist neoliberal system, more and more people both in the left and in US society are again interested in radical alternatives.
Everywhere, people resist under the banner "a better world is possible.' But what does that better world look like? Many progressives have that question. The historical perspective and logical methods worked out by Marx and Engels and further developed by subsequent theorists and activists still provide an answer: socialism. The Socialist Education Project is meant to provide resources to help people's understanding and inform their practice to move that better world closer. Our feature article is a new perspective on socialism for the 21st century by Carl Davidson. We invite your comments.
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Second CCDS Study Tour to Vietnam - March 2011
Second CCDS Study Tour to Vietnam (2 weeks, March 2011)
Itinerary: Hanoi, Hue, minority district in central highlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta
Hosted by: Vietnam Women's Union
Inviting CCDS members and friends: join the second CCDS socialist study tour to Vietnam -- a bustling, colorful and spirited country which is changing into something new. The delegation will be hosted by the Vietnam Women's Union, a strong grassroots organization which will arrange a special program! Scheduled for March 2011, the second group will follow up the highly successful first visit with planned site visits of factories, a rural area and national minority district; discussions with the Vietnamese about their development strategy of doi moi (socialist market economy) highlighting women's issues. There will also be a visit with the Vietnam Agent Orange Association as well as cultural and sightseeing visits such as the Ho Chi Minh memorial and the national art gallery. And the food is delicious! Space is limited so inquire now about this unusual opportunity for a memorable experience.
Please inquire for more information:
Duncan McFarland
CCDS Socialist Education Project
mcfarland13@gmail.com