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YOU ARE either with us or against us. This is the mantra that has shaped the course of global politics in the last few years. The rich and powerful have embarked on the permanent war, from Afghanistan to Iraq, with the list of targets growing. But there is another superpower that is resisting them.

Around the world, millions are marching against war and resisting the plunder of neo-liberalism. In Britain thousands are struggling to hold on to our basic right to education, housing, health care and pensions. Everywhere people ask, how do we make our voices heard?

At Marxism 2007 you can join with thousands of people including campaigners, writers and trade unionists to discuss what’s happening in the world and debate our alternatives to global capitalism, war and injustice. Marxism 2007 features 200 forums on everything from imperialism and climate change to Latin America and revolution today, alongside film screenings, theatre, gigs and exhibitions.

Theory

Learn more about how Marxism can help make sense of the world. Follow courses on history,
economics, philosophy and science.

Debate
Join the debate on current events and the challenges facing the global movement.

Strategy
Meet people from social movements around the world, be it democracy activists from the Middle East, trade unionists from Latin America or campaigners in Britain. Discuss the best strategies for resistance and the fight for a better world.

Culture & Entertainment
Marxism 2007 is not just about meetings and debates – it’s a huge festival with music, theatre,
films, poetry and exhibitions taking place throughout the event. Whatever your taste there’ll be something for you – and your ticket gets you into everything, including ‘Oh What a Horrible War ’ exhibition at The Cartoon Gallery, Store Street.

Cultures of resistanceSoweto Kinch, Jean Binta Breeze and Jerry Dammers celebrate Cultures of Resistance
Slavoj ZizekSlavoj Zizek analyses the limits of liberalism
Gary YoungeGary Younge speaks about racism in American society and the challenges of Black leadership since the civil rights era.
Tony Benn Tony Benn speaks on the left in power and performs The Writing on the Wall with Roy Bailey

Lindsey German Stop the War Convenor Lindsey German speaks on women today. She also proposes a radical agenda for London.

Mark Thomas Mark Thomas joins Craig Murray, Rose Gentle & Andrew Murray for a Stop the War rally
Moazzam Begg Moazzam Begg, held in Guantanamo for three years, will speak on the erosion of civil liberties in the "war on terror"
Billy Bragg Mark Serwotka of the civil servants' union, joins leading trade unionists and MP John McDonnell to discuss building fighting unions.

Marxism is hosted by the Socialist Workers Party