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All over the world, the capitalist ruling class is reviving the vilest forms of political reaction. Eighty years after the end of World War II, the horrors of that historical period—war, fascism and genocide—are once again threatening humanity with a descent into barbarism.
An essential characteristic of all periods of political reaction is the resort by governments and their media accomplices to the method of the Big Lie, which they employ to justify their crimes and disorient the people.
The Big Lie is not merely a product of the immorality of politicians. It is an objective manifestation of the interests of the ruling class and of the contradictions between those interests and the needs of society as a whole. The magnitude of the lies is determined by the depth and intensity of the social contradictions and the resulting potential, recognized and feared by the ruling classes, for an eruption of revolutionary class conflict.
In the age of the Big Lie, nothing is more essential than the defense of historical and political truth. That is why the daily publication of the World Socialist Web Site acquires the greatest urgency. Armed with a socialist political perspective, rooted in the scientific foundations of Marxism and the assimilation of the historical experiences of the international class struggle during an entire century, the WSWS is relentless in its exposure of the Big Lies and its defense of the truth.
Trotsky wrote, in response to the Big Lies of his time: “Revolution explodes the social lie. Revolution speaks the truth. Revolution begins by giving things and social relationships their real name.” These words define the principles that guide the World Socialist Web Site.
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The WSWS record on the COVID-19 pandemic
“I read and support the World Socialist Web Site daily because it is the only principled socialist publication that provides a scientific analysis, assessment and plan on what must be done to end the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. As a registered nurse I rely on good science to protect myself, my patients, and family members from infectious diseases - something the CDC can no longer provide.”
The perspective of the WSWS is unequalled
“Humanity is headed for the brink and only the working class can divert the train to a safe track. The question of socialism or barbarism comes down to leadership and the perspective of the WSWS is unequalled. ‘A revolution will sweep the Earth clean of the oligarchs, speculators and tyrants.’”
A voice that refuses to compromise in the fight for socialism
“I donate to the WSWS because of the hard work of the writers who challenge capitalism & produce in depth analyses of the issues facing workers today. Supporting them is supporting a voice that refuses to compromise in the fight for socialism.”
News for those who want to change the world
“The WSWS is news for those who want to change the world. I've read the WSWS for 25 years because its writers patiently explain current events, informed by deep historical knowledge and appreciation for art and science, from the perspective of the international working class. If you have to work to survive, the WSWS is your people telling your story.”
Workers need to understand their history
“In my mind, the writers of the WSWS are legends. They aren’t afraid to ‘get their hands dirty’ and talk to workers and learn about their situation. At the same time, workers need to understand their history and lessons from the past, which the WSWS also provides, as does reading Marx and Trotsky.”
The only source of Marxism and objective clarification of the crisis facing capitalism
“I read and support wsws.org for informed analyses and reviews covering all aspects of society, political, science and arts. Indeed it is the only source of Marxism and objective clarification of the crisis facing capitalism. The SEP is the only party capable of leading the immense power of the international working class to abolish capitalism and war and clear the way for socialism. David North’s recent speech in Australia is an inspiration for workers and youth to advance with confidence to build the revolutionary party!”
The WSWS represents workers
“I support the WSWS because it represents and keeps workers, especially autoworkers, informed of what's going on and of what the manufacturers do not want workers to know about. The WSWS exposes the companies and corporate media and puts them on the spot. The information put out by the WSWS on the COVID-19 pandemic is a prime example of this.”
An organization dedicated to the working class
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A program to build the leadership of the working class
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A year of major political initiatives
The WSWS is not just a news website; it is a vital tool in the struggle for a socialist future. As the publication of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI), the world Trotskyist movement, the WSWS provides a revolutionary socialist perspective on world events, analyzing all the crucial issues of our time.
Over the past year, we have carried out numerous critical initiatives, including election campaigns in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sri Lanka, as well as events and rallies internationally, including a powerful demonstration in Washington, D.C. on July 24, opposing the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
We have advanced a socialist strategy to stop the genocide in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, oppose the threat of fascism and attacks on democratic rights, end the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, and address the central issues confronting the international working class. Your donation will help us to deepen this struggle and reach a wider audience among workers and youth globally.
A snapshot of the ICFI’s work in 2024
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Support the fight for a socialist future: By donating to the WSWS, you are advancing the struggle for a future free from war, poverty, disease, exploitation and suffering. We have no corporate sponsors and no paywall, and rely entirely upon the support of readers like you.
Donate today- Empower the working class: Your contribution helps the WSWS provide workers with the information and analysis they need to organize and fight for their social rights.
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- Combat capitalist propaganda and historical falsification: Your donation helps us counter the lies and misinformation spread by the corporate media and their pseudo-left allies.
- Develop socialist consciousness: The WSWS is the central tool to educate and imbue the international working class with socialist consciousness. Our reach must be broadened as widely as possible.
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