The People’s School for Marxist-Leninist Studies

Please enjoy this PSMLS reading of Emilian Yaroslavski's 1934 article "Marxism and Anarchism" published in that year's December edition of "The Communist," the former theoretical organ of the CPUSA, and the current theoretical organ of the PCUSA. In light of the recent attacks by anarchists on our comrades in Northern California, this reading serves to educate workers on the dangers of anarchism a...

Enjoy this instrumental of the Hymn of the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY). The English lyrics have been included in this description for your convenience. The WFDY was set up in 1945 by the Soviet Union following the victory over fascist barbarism. The Federation still exists today and the League of Young Communists USA (LYCUSA) is working tirelessly to attain membership in its ranks....

Please enjoy this PSMLS reading of L. Magyar's 1934 article "What is Fascism?" published in that year's April edition of "The Communist," the former theoretical organ of the CPUSA, and the current theoretical organ of the PCUSA. This article provides interesting insight into the perspective of the Communist International during the period of "class against class," ahead of the later "united front"...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a 1932 article entitled "The International Significance of Bolshevism" by M.H.C. from Vol. 11, No. 2 of "The Communist," the former theoretical organ of the Communist Party USA, and the current theoretical organ of the Party of Communists USA. This great piece details the Bolshevik struggle against opportunism, Trotskyism, and ideological r...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a 1933 article entitled "The Beginnings of Revolutionary Political Action in the U.S.A." by Vern Smith from Vol. 12, No. 10 of "The Communist," the former theoretical organ of the Communist Party USA, and the current theoretical organ of the Party of Communists USA. It is essential for Communists to be the most educated and knowledgable wor...

Please enjoy this PSMLS reading of comrade Moses Miller's 1950 pamphlet "N*zis Preferred: The Ren*zification of Western Germany." This text masterfully exposes the preferential attitude of American finance capital towards N*zi fascists in post-WWII Germany. Capitalist media feeds us the false history that the GDR was a repressive, barbaric state, etc. If you're looking for these traits, look no fu...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a 1929 article entitled "The Party and Party Discipline" by V.I. Lenin from Vol. 8, No. 3 of "The Communist," the former theoretical organ of the Communist Party USA, and the current theoretical organ of the Party of Communists USA. This is a collection of passages from comrade Lenin regarding the importance of discipline, and how it is rel...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a 1932 article entitled "To The Study of Lenin and Our Party" by Alexander Bittelman from Vol. 11, No. 1 of "The Communist," the former theoretical organ of the Communist Party USA, and the current theoretical organ of the Party of Communists USA. The birth and founding of the Communist Party USA are intimately bound up with the study of Le...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents selected articles from Volume 9, No. 1 of "The Communist," put out by the Communist Party USA in January 1930. What is the relation of theory to practice? What is the highest form of practice? How does theory deepen our understanding of the world? How does it strengthen the Communist movement? This selected reading answers these questions a...

The third and final part of our series on current CPUSA leadership covers the "Best Things About Marxism" according to current CPUSA co-chair Joe Sims. Many comrades are entirely unaware of the distinctions between the CPUSA and the PCUSA (Party of Communists USA). We hope this detailed analysis of the writings and thoughts of Joe Sims sheds light on the key lines of demarcation between the CPUSA...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents Chapter 20 from comrade William Z. Foster's 1955 work entitled "History of the Three Internationals." What was the reason for the split between the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks? What role did the Party of a New Type play in the development of Marxism internationally? How did it relate to the opportunism of the Second International? Foster...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a pamphlet by the Russia Today Society, an Anglo-Soviet friendship organization set up as a mass organization by the Communist Party of Great Britain. This pamphlet was published 7 days after the start of the 1939-40 Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union. The capitalist presses were ready to promote hysteria about the Soviet Union...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents 3 selected sections from William Z. Foster's 1952 work entitled "History of the Communist Party of the United States of America." It is essential for us American Communists to understand how the Bolshevik revolution impacted the labor and Communist movements in our country. In these sections, Foster provides valuable insight into the Bolshe...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents selected articles from the first publication of "The Communist," put out by the United Communist Party of America on June 12, 1920. Many in the USA are entirely unaware of the origins of our own revolutionary history, and forget that we must learn from our own history if we are to have the best chance at overthrowing capitalism and establis...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents this piece of the Selected Works of Ho Chi Minh Vol. 4 (Foreign Languages Publishing House), originally published in the Soviet review "Problems of the East" on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of V.I. Lenin’s birthday, April 1960. Today is comrade Ho Chi Minh's 132nd birthday, and we pay tribute to him with the reading of this piece. L...

This video dives into the terrifying history of Ukrainian fascism and its relation to the current Kyiv regime. In the face of furious pro-Ukraine propaganda from the US/NATO/EU/AUKUS bloc, we Communists must be able to readily explain the dangers of fascism and the unparalleled threat that it poses to the revolutionary working-class movement. We hope this serves to further your knowledge and under...

This clip is a speech given by comrade Laura R. from the League of Young Communists USA (LYCUSA). The LYC is the youth league of the only Bolshevik Party in America, the Party of Communists USA (PCUSA). On Sunday, May 1, our Party comrades participated in May Day demonstrations in 6 cities across the country. This speech was from the Washington DC demonstrations, where PCUSA flags were flown in fr...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a translated book (originally Spanish) by comrade Luis Corvalán. Corvalán was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Chile for over 3 decades. He was an ardent defender of the Soviet and Eastern European socialist experiences. Comrade Corvalán passed away on July 21, 2010. This episode begins a series of chapters on the publication...

This clip is a speech given by comrade Lee from the Party of Communists USA (PCUSA). This past Sunday, our Party comrades participated in May Day demonstrations in 6 cities across the country. This speech was from the Washington DC demonstrations, where PCUSA flags were flown in front of the White House. Enjoy! Connect with PSMLS: linktr.ee/PSMLS No Literature Used Recommended Literature: Foundati...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a July 1929 report to the 2nd World Congress of the League Against Imperialism at Frankfort, Germany, by comrade James W. Ford. This speech particularly highlights the relationship between the toiling Black peoples around the world and the effects of the imperialist WWI. Check out our partner publishing house at newoutlookpublishers.net. Co...

Please enjoy the first episode covering the 1961 Soviet text "Fundamentals of Marxism-Leninism." This episode covers the significance of the Marxist-Leninist Party in relation to the working-class struggle. We hope you learn something new! Connect with PSMLS: https://linktr.ee/PSMLS Literature Used In This Class: https://bannedthought.net/MLM-Theory/... Recommended Literature: Foundations of Lenin...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the fifth and final chapter of comrade Alexander Bittelman's 1937 pamphlet entitled "Trotsky the Traitor." This piece of writing dissects the wrecking activities that Trotsky engaged in, particularly his collaboration with German and Japanese fascism with the clear intention of sabotaging the Soviet government. We hope this video strengthen...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the third and final part of a three-part series over the book "Socialism Betrayed" by Roger Keeran and Thomas Kenny. This class specifically highlights the ideological differences between Bukharin, Trotsky, and Stalin in the early years of the Soviet Union. We hope you learn something new! Interested in attending a class? Email info@psmls.o...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the fourth chapter of comrade Alexander Bittelman's 1937 pamphlet entitled "Trotsky the Traitor." This piece of writing dissects the wrecking activities that Trotsky engaged in, particularly his collaboration with German and Japanese fascism with the clear intention of sabotaging the Soviet government. We hope this video strengthens your un...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the third chapter of comrade Alexander Bittelman's 1937 pamphlet entitled "Trotsky the Traitor." This piece of writing dissects the wrecking activities that Trotsky engaged in, particularly his collaboration with German and Japanese fascism with the clear intention of sabotaging the Soviet government. We hope this video strengthens your und...