#Marx200

As Marx's 200th birthday approaches, his ideas could hardly be more relevant. Capitalism is in crisis, and, just as Marx said, its failures are causing turmoil around the world.

As a result, many people are looking for change, and the idea of socialism is back. To celebrate his birthday, we have brought together writers, performers, thinkers, and activists to explore why Marx matters and what Marxism means today.

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10:00-10:30: Registration

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10:30-11:45: Who was Karl Marx?

The life of a revolutionary

Lindsey German and Rachel Holmes

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12:00-13:00: Everything you’ve always wanted to ask about Marx, Capital and capitalism

Question and answer session

Panel: Susan Newman and Michael Roberts

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13:00-14:00: Lunch

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14:00-15:30: Marx and revolution

Socialism, nationalism and democracy

August Nimtz, Chris Bambery, Kate Connelly, and Judy Cox

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16:00-18:00: ‘The point is to change it’: Marxism and the world today

John Rees, Lucia Pradella, Tariq Ali, and August Nimtz

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