Lessons from 1930s for the fight against fascism and war today

Vol. 89/No. 41 - November 17, 2025
Working-class militia in Aragón, Spain, March 1937, during Spanish civil war. Stalinist-led Popular Front government subordinated mass worker and peasant movement to interests of “progressive” capitalists, sabotaged fight against fascists, leading to defeat of the revolution.

As the crisis of capitalism deepens and sharpening trade conflicts and disputes over markets and resources grow, ruling imperialist governments are looking to build their military forces, search for allies and prepare for wider wars. What can working people do…