The People’s School for Marxist-Leninist Studies

Enjoy this clip from our 2021 class " Leninist Party of a New Type pt. 3," that discusses a term that has recently floated around in ultra-left and radical circles: "class reductionism." What is this term? Does it have a history in the working-class movement? What relationship does this 'ideology' have to Marxism-Leninism? This clip will answer these questions and more. Enjoy! Connect with PSMLS:...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the second 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 first 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...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the second 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.org for mo...

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...

Enjoy this clip from our 2021 class " 'Left-Wing' Communism: An Infantile Disorder pt. 5," that discusses the "Communist" label. Why do so-called "revolutionaries" run away from that word? Does abandoning the "Communist" label further the interests of the working class? Or does this further the interests of the capitalist class? We hope this clip sheds some light on this crucial issue. Connect wit...

Enjoy this class going over a portion of comrade William Z. Foster's 1952 text "The History of the Communist Party of the United States of America." This class specifically highlights the role played by the Communist Party in the 1930s, the relations it had to the Democratic Party, and the role it ultimately played in the anti-fascist people's front during the Second World War. We hope this class...

Enjoy this clip from our 2018 class "PSMLS Origins and History" covering the historic role that is currently being played by the People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies. The PSMLS is performing the vital duty of carrying the torch of Communist schooling and education in the U.S. Interested in attending a class? Email info@psmls.org for more information No Literature Used Recommended Literatur...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a reading from the first publication of "The Communist," put out by the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Party of Communists (PCUSA). This is a continuation of the ideological publication released by the CPUSA when it was also titled "The Communist." This article is a reprint of a 2014 article by comrades V.A. Tyulkin...

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...

Please enjoy the first of a two-part series covering the constitution of the Party of Communists USA (PCUSA), the only Marxist-Leninist Bolshevik Party of a New Type in the US. This series is a great introduction to what a Bolshevik Party constitution looks like and how the structure of Bolshevik Parties is connected to the history of the world Communist movement. Connect with PSMLS: https://linkt...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the fifth and final part of our five-part series covering the pamphlet "Party Building and Political Leadership" by comrades William Z. Foster, James Ford, Charles Krumbein, and Alex Bittleman. This part talks about the importance of understanding Marxism-Leninism as a science, as well as the importance of being able to adequately study, le...

Some of those in the broader American leftist community misunderstand Huey Long to be a friend of the working class. Far from being any sort of "socialist," let alone Communist, "In [Huey Long’s] opinion, it was either Share Our Wealth in America 'or Communism.' " It is crucial that Communists be able to identify the difference between those who are fighting for the working class and those who are...

The second part of our series on current CPUSA leadership continues covering the "Worst 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 CP...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a reading from the first publication of "The Communist," put out by the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Party of Communists (PCUSA). This is a continuation of the ideological publication released by the CPUSA when it was also titled "The Communist." This article touches on the controversial topic of the dissolution of...

Enjoy this PSMLS Clip derived from the 2021 class "CPUSA Leadership pt. 1/3." Do we call ourselves Communists? Do we call ourselves Marxist-Leninists? What labels do we use to describe ourselves? We hope this clip helps clarify these questions! Connect with PSMLS: https://linktr.ee/PSMLS Watch the Full Class: https://youtu.be/Gl4d8mjuRI0 Recommended Literature: Why Communism? Plain Talks on Vital...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a study on the radical origins of International Women's Day! As comrade Mao Zedong correctly stated: "Women hold up half the sky." Enjoy listening! Interested in attending a class? Email info@psmls.org for more information Literature Used In This Class: International Women's Day by Birgitte Søland https://ourcloud.usvanguard.net/s/QGC... Re...

Please enjoy this PSMLS reading of Moses Miller's 1950 pamphlet "Soviet 'Anti-Semitism': The Big Lie!" This pamphlet decisively debunks the conspiratorial myth that the Soviet Union, of all places, was "anti-semitic." We hope you learn something new! Interested in attending a class? Email info@psmls.org for more information Literature Used: Soviet "Anti-Semitism": The Big Lie! by Moses Miller (195...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents a reading of the article "From Eurocommunism to Present Opportunism" by Raúl Martinez Turrero. This article explains the development of Eurocommunism as a historical trend and its implications for the world Communist movement. This trend spurred a cancerous growth of opportunism and class collaboration which the Communist movement in wester...

Please enjoy this PSMLS reading of comrade William Z.Foster's 1941 pamphlet "Communism vs. Fascism." The lumping together of these two polar opposite systems causes dangerous confusion for the working masses. We hope this reading clarifies the obvious and clear distinctions between these two political systems. Enjoy! Interested in attending a class? Email info@psmls.org for more information Litera...

Enjoy this PSMLS Clip derived from the 2021 class "CPUSA Leadership pt. 1/3." How does somebody like Joe Sims earn their way to a key leadership position in a Party with such a rich history as the CPUSA? Watch and find out! Interested in attending classes? Email info@psmls.org for more information Watch the Full Class: https://youtu.be/Gl4d8mjuRI0 Recommended Literature: Why Communism? Plain Talks...

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...

The People's School for Marxist-Leninist Studies presents the letter written by comrade V.I. Lenin to the central committee members of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party on November 6th, the eve of the Bolshevik Revolution. The Great October Socialist Revolution of 1917 will forever be remembered as the event which allowed for the prolonged establishment of the first society of the future:...

Enjoy this PSMLS Clip! This is derived from the 2021 class " "Left-Wing Communism: an Infantile Disorder (pt. 5/5)." We hope this clip is a call to action for all those outside of a group or organization. Communists are with the collective; they are not individualists. Interested in attending classes? Email info@psmls.org for more information Watch the Full Class: https://youtu.be/fV01n6UE8RM Reco...

Please enjoy the fourth and final part of a four-part series on the basic tenets of a Leninist Party (i.e. a Party of a New Type). This episode goes into the current manifestation of the only Leninist Party currently within the United States, the PCUSA (Party of Communists USA). We hope you learn something new! Interested in attending a class? Email info@psmls.org for more information Literature U...