Paris Commune Archives - Marxist-Humanist Initiative

Sunday, July 12, 2026, 1-3 pm EDT, on Zoom

Theresa Henry, a Canadian service-industry worker and Marxist-Humanist theorist, will defend and elaborate on the Marxist-Humanist idea of “the party” as a political-philosophical organization whose goal is to unleash the creative energies of the working class. Anne Jaclard and Ralph Keller will comment on an upcoming article by Henry, “‘The Party’ as a Propellant for Mass Movements.” Open discussion will follow. See article for more info.

online version:

Resisting Trumpist Reaction
(and Left Accommodation)

Now also available as a pamphlet for $5. Order here. Now also available as a video series.

Our Perspectives thesis includes:

• Trumpism in Power, Aided by the Soft-on-Trump Left, Threatens Life and Liberty
• The Resistance: A Permanent State of Revolt Against Trumpism
• Economic Mythology of Left-Populist Alternatives to Neoliberalism
• Combatting “Post-Truth Politics,” in Practice and in Theory
• Combatting White Nationalism: Lessons from Marx
• Individual Responsibility for the Collective Development of Marxist-Humanism

“Raya Dunayevskaya: Biography of an Idea”

MHI is happy to distribute this documentary film by Alex Fletcher. It explores many major concepts of the philosopher, activist, and feminist Raya Dunayevskaya, who developed Marxist-Humanism over much of the last century, up until her death in 1987. The 79-minute film contains rare video clips of her speeches and offers glimpses of material in her archives, as well as featuring interviews of 3 MHI members who belonged to Dunayevskaya’s organization during her lifetime.

Film now available here. Review and trailer here.

Paris Commune

Communism, Exchange, Transition, and the Abolition of the State

On What Grounds Should We Defend Liberal Democracy?

Karl Marx & the State