Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Thomas Soud
Sudan: from revolution to barbarism
The Sudanese Revolution of 2018-21 was one of the most powerful movements of the masses so far this century. In this article, Thomas Soud explores the background to the revolution, its incredible potential, and how it was defeated – leading to the barbarism we see in the region today. [This article was originally published as part of issue 52 of In Defence of Marxism magazine – the quarterly theoretical magazine of the Revolutionary Communist International.
Readers recommend: ‘Fallout’ – Capitalism never changes | The Communist
Fallout, on all counts, is a blast from start to finish. For both newcomers and die-hard fans of the franchise alike, this new TV series – available on Amazon Prime – delivers a cautionary tale of the ruthlessness of capitalism and its result: the end of the world. [WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS] Fallout is the first on-screen adaption of the eponymous post-apocalyptic, satirical RPG video game.
Ageing population or senile system?
By the end of this century, the global population is predicted to fall for the first time since the Black Death. In every continent the pitter-patter of babies’ feet is being replaced by the clanging of walking sticks, as family sizes shrink under the immense pressures of working life. Faced with a shortage of workers and a growing pension-age population, the ruling class are worried about what they are calling the ‘demographic transition’. .
Ageing population or senile system?
By the end of this century, the global population is predicted to fall for the first time since the Black Death. In every continent the pitter-patter of babies’ feet is being replaced by the clanging of walking sticks as family size shrinks under the immense pressures of working life. Faced with a shortage of workers and a growing pension-age population, the ruling class are worried about what they are calling the ‘demographic transition’.
The lessons of the Communist International
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Lenin's struggle against ultra-leftism
The collapse of Second International and the founding of the Communist International did not guarantee instant success for the young forces of communism. The newly-formed Communist Parties were made up of new, inexperienced, and untested layers. They made a number of mistakes which risked cutting the communists off from the masses. For example, in Britain, the communists initially rejected the idea of affiliating to the Labour Party, on the grounds that it was reformist.
NEU strikes: Broaden the struggle to topple the Tories
The NEU has announced further strike action for 5 and 7 July, as part of its long-running pay dispute with the Tory government. The new dates arrive at a turning point in the struggle. Initially, this strike campaign aroused great enthusiasm from teachers all over England and Wales. After years of marketisation, falling pay, and increasing workloads, the move to strike unleashed tremendous energy within the union. Thousands joined the NEU almost overnight.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Thomas
Contact Thomas, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack