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"A story is told about Karl Marx's collaborator and friend Friedrich Engels, who, in his youth, as a good Hegelian idealist..."
"A story is told about Karl Marx's collaborator and friend Friedrich Engels, who, in his youth, as a good Hegelian idealist..."
The Platypus Affiliated Society is glad to announce the 2026 Platypus International Convention, April 9-11th, in Chicago, Illinois.
"Does Marxism matter in the 21st century?"
For more information contact: [email protected]
Updates to come.
"Does Marxism matter in the 21st century?"
For more information contact: [email protected]
Updates to come.
January 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The Platypus Affiliated Society is glad to announce the 2026 Platypus International Convention, April 9-11th, in Chicago, Illinois.
"Does Marxism matter in the 21st century?"
For more information contact: [email protected]
Updates to come.
"Does Marxism matter in the 21st century?"
For more information contact: [email protected]
Updates to come.
What should the Left say about civilization & "degrowth"? What was "deep ecology" and "radical environmentalism" in the 90s, and does it matter today?
platypus1917.org/category/pr/...
Come reflect on news & Marxism at our coffee break, Wednesday Jan 28 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University.
platypus1917.org/category/pr/...
Come reflect on news & Marxism at our coffee break, Wednesday Jan 28 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University.
January 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
What should the Left say about civilization & "degrowth"? What was "deep ecology" and "radical environmentalism" in the 90s, and does it matter today?
platypus1917.org/category/pr/...
Come reflect on news & Marxism at our coffee break, Wednesday Jan 28 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University.
platypus1917.org/category/pr/...
Come reflect on news & Marxism at our coffee break, Wednesday Jan 28 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University.
UPDATE: Our reading group on "An introduction to revolutionary Marxism" will meet online tomorrow at 2 PM (see form in bio). What did "Bolshevism" mean for socialism, and Marxism's tasks? What is the meaning of the split within socialism; why would Lenin oppose other Marxists?
"Splitter!" What is the role of the vanguard party for socialism? How did Marxism task Lenin? How would Marxism judge Lenin? What is the role of the split in class consciousness?
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
UPDATE: Our reading group on "An introduction to revolutionary Marxism" will meet online tomorrow at 2 PM (see form in bio). What did "Bolshevism" mean for socialism, and Marxism's tasks? What is the meaning of the split within socialism; why would Lenin oppose other Marxists?
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"Splitter!" What is the role of the vanguard party for socialism? How did Marxism task Lenin? How would Marxism judge Lenin? What is the role of the split in class consciousness?
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
January 20, 2026 at 1:31 AM
"Splitter!" What is the role of the vanguard party for socialism? How did Marxism task Lenin? How would Marxism judge Lenin? What is the role of the split in class consciousness?
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
We are in ICC 205!
Join us today, Jan 21st at 6:30 PM in the foyer of Georgetown University's ICC to talk about the news, politics, and Marxism from a critical angle!
Coffee breaks are an open and informal space to reflect on current events and the Left "against the grain." Bring your thoughts!
Coffee breaks are an open and informal space to reflect on current events and the Left "against the grain." Bring your thoughts!
Come join our coffee break Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University!
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
January 21, 2026 at 11:26 PM
We are in ICC 205!
Join us today, Jan 21st at 6:30 PM in the foyer of Georgetown University's ICC to talk about the news, politics, and Marxism from a critical angle!
Coffee breaks are an open and informal space to reflect on current events and the Left "against the grain." Bring your thoughts!
Coffee breaks are an open and informal space to reflect on current events and the Left "against the grain." Bring your thoughts!
Come join our coffee break Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University!
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
January 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Join us today, Jan 21st at 6:30 PM in the foyer of Georgetown University's ICC to talk about the news, politics, and Marxism from a critical angle!
Coffee breaks are an open and informal space to reflect on current events and the Left "against the grain." Bring your thoughts!
Coffee breaks are an open and informal space to reflect on current events and the Left "against the grain." Bring your thoughts!
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Come join our coffee break Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University!
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
January 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Come join our coffee break Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University!
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
"Splitter!" What is the role of the vanguard party for socialism? How did Marxism task Lenin? How would Marxism judge Lenin? What is the role of the split in class consciousness?
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
January 20, 2026 at 1:31 AM
"Splitter!" What is the role of the vanguard party for socialism? How did Marxism task Lenin? How would Marxism judge Lenin? What is the role of the split in class consciousness?
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday Jan 25, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Come join our coffee break Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University!
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
January 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Come join our coffee break Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University!
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
No specific topic this week: bring anything you're thinking about! Coffee breaks are an open space to reflect on news, the Left, Marxism, history, and politics "against the grain."
Details in bio link
Our reading group on "An introduction to revolutionary Marxism" continues today at 2 PM in ICC 216 at Georgetown University. This week: how does working class action point to the overcoming of capital for Rosa Luxemburg? Does capitalism adapt to demands, or do its changes render demands obsolete?
January 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Our reading group on "An introduction to revolutionary Marxism" continues today at 2 PM in ICC 216 at Georgetown University. This week: how does working class action point to the overcoming of capital for Rosa Luxemburg? Does capitalism adapt to demands, or do its changes render demands obsolete?
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Join Platypus this Saturday Jan 17th at University of California Irvine for the Platypus Affiliated Society 2026 West Coast Conference! Featuring two panels:
Imperialism: What is it, why should we be against it?
Progressivism and the Left
Details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Imperialism: What is it, why should we be against it?
Progressivism and the Left
Details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Join Platypus this Saturday Jan 17th at University of California Irvine for the Platypus Affiliated Society 2026 West Coast Conference! Featuring two panels:
Imperialism: What is it, why should we be against it?
Progressivism and the Left
Details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Imperialism: What is it, why should we be against it?
Progressivism and the Left
Details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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"Reform or revolution?" Why did Luxemburg return to Marx to critique the working class' role in transforming society? Why did Marxist socialism in success create "revisionism?"
Sunday, Jan 18, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday, Jan 18, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
January 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM
"Reform or revolution?" Why did Luxemburg return to Marx to critique the working class' role in transforming society? Why did Marxist socialism in success create "revisionism?"
Sunday, Jan 18, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday, Jan 18, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Join Platypus this Saturday Jan 17th at University of California Irvine for the Platypus Affiliated Society 2026 West Coast Conference! Featuring two panels:
Imperialism: What is it, why should we be against it?
Progressivism and the Left
Details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Imperialism: What is it, why should we be against it?
Progressivism and the Left
Details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Join Platypus this Saturday Jan 17th at University of California Irvine for the Platypus Affiliated Society 2026 West Coast Conference! Featuring two panels:
Imperialism: What is it, why should we be against it?
Progressivism and the Left
Details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Imperialism: What is it, why should we be against it?
Progressivism and the Left
Details:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
"Reform or revolution?" Why did Luxemburg return to Marx to critique the working class' role in transforming society? Why did Marxist socialism in success create "revisionism?"
Sunday, Jan 18, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday, Jan 18, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
January 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM
"Reform or revolution?" Why did Luxemburg return to Marx to critique the working class' role in transforming society? Why did Marxist socialism in success create "revisionism?"
Sunday, Jan 18, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Sunday, Jan 18, 2 PM, ICC 216, join Platypus at Georgetown's reading group on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism.
Find our reading group at 2 PM in ICC 216 (on the second floor)!
Our reading group on "What is the Left? What is Marxism?" on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism continues today at 2 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University. This week: what is "revolutionary leadership" for historical Marxism? Why would "leadership" matter for Marxism?
"Revolutionary Marxism"? Why could socialism lead society, and how could its leadership be "historical" or "proletarian"?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
January 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Find our reading group at 2 PM in ICC 216 (on the second floor)!
Our reading group on "What is the Left? What is Marxism?" on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism continues today at 2 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University. This week: what is "revolutionary leadership" for historical Marxism? Why would "leadership" matter for Marxism?
"Revolutionary Marxism"? Why could socialism lead society, and how could its leadership be "historical" or "proletarian"?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
January 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Our reading group on "What is the Left? What is Marxism?" on an introduction to revolutionary Marxism continues today at 2 PM in the ICC at Georgetown University. This week: what is "revolutionary leadership" for historical Marxism? Why would "leadership" matter for Marxism?
Reposted by Platypus Affiliated Society at Georgetown University
"Revolutionary Marxism"? Why could socialism lead society, and how could its leadership be "historical" or "proletarian"?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
January 8, 2026 at 2:50 AM
"Revolutionary Marxism"? Why could socialism lead society, and how could its leadership be "historical" or "proletarian"?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
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What was the American Revolution to the Marxist Left? What challenges did it pose for Marxism, and what is its fate?
Texts from the CPUSA, CLR James, Spartacist League, Hal Draper, Dunayevskaya
Online reading group at NU this Saturday 1:30 PM EST, link + details below
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Texts from the CPUSA, CLR James, Spartacist League, Hal Draper, Dunayevskaya
Online reading group at NU this Saturday 1:30 PM EST, link + details below
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
What was the American Revolution to the Marxist Left? What challenges did it pose for Marxism, and what is its fate?
Texts from the CPUSA, CLR James, Spartacist League, Hal Draper, Dunayevskaya
Online reading group at NU this Saturday 1:30 PM EST, link + details below
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Texts from the CPUSA, CLR James, Spartacist League, Hal Draper, Dunayevskaya
Online reading group at NU this Saturday 1:30 PM EST, link + details below
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Saturday January 17th, join Platypus at UC Irvine for its West Coast conference!
Featuring two panels:
Imperialism: what is it, why should we be against it?
What is imperialism?
Progressivism and the Left
Was the Progressive Era revolutionary?
Details: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Featuring two panels:
Imperialism: what is it, why should we be against it?
What is imperialism?
Progressivism and the Left
Was the Progressive Era revolutionary?
Details: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Saturday January 17th, join Platypus at UC Irvine for its West Coast conference!
Featuring two panels:
Imperialism: what is it, why should we be against it?
What is imperialism?
Progressivism and the Left
Was the Progressive Era revolutionary?
Details: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Featuring two panels:
Imperialism: what is it, why should we be against it?
What is imperialism?
Progressivism and the Left
Was the Progressive Era revolutionary?
Details: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
What was the American Revolution to the Marxist Left? What challenges did it pose for Marxism, and what is its fate?
Texts from the CPUSA, CLR James, Spartacist League, Hal Draper, Dunayevskaya
Online reading group at NU this Saturday 1:30 PM EST, link + details below
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Texts from the CPUSA, CLR James, Spartacist League, Hal Draper, Dunayevskaya
Online reading group at NU this Saturday 1:30 PM EST, link + details below
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
What was the American Revolution to the Marxist Left? What challenges did it pose for Marxism, and what is its fate?
Texts from the CPUSA, CLR James, Spartacist League, Hal Draper, Dunayevskaya
Online reading group at NU this Saturday 1:30 PM EST, link + details below
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Texts from the CPUSA, CLR James, Spartacist League, Hal Draper, Dunayevskaya
Online reading group at NU this Saturday 1:30 PM EST, link + details below
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
"Revolutionary Marxism"? Why could socialism lead society, and how could its leadership be "historical" or "proletarian"?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
January 8, 2026 at 2:50 AM
"Revolutionary Marxism"? Why could socialism lead society, and how could its leadership be "historical" or "proletarian"?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
Sunday, Jan 11, 2 PM, ICC (room TBA), join Platypus @ Georgetown University for its first reading group and new semester on: What is revolutionary Marxism?
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"The Left is dead! Long live the Left!"
The article, "What is a platypus?" from our About page. Find the rest of our founding documents here: platypus1917.org/about/
"At present, the Marxist Left appears as a historical ruin.
The article, "What is a platypus?" from our About page. Find the rest of our founding documents here: platypus1917.org/about/
"At present, the Marxist Left appears as a historical ruin.
September 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
"The Left is dead! Long live the Left!"
The article, "What is a platypus?" from our About page. Find the rest of our founding documents here: platypus1917.org/about/
"At present, the Marxist Left appears as a historical ruin.
The article, "What is a platypus?" from our About page. Find the rest of our founding documents here: platypus1917.org/about/
"At present, the Marxist Left appears as a historical ruin.
Platypus activities at Georgetown University for the spring semester will begin soon. Make sure that you'll get notified by joining our email list!
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January 7, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Platypus activities at Georgetown University for the spring semester will begin soon. Make sure that you'll get notified by joining our email list!
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forms.gle/LDuw8PhX9qz7...
A new episode of the podcast Shit Platypus Says, the commentary on the commentary on the Left, is out! Two parts: on the Epstein files, & political reality; & One Battle After Another, its cabals and history of the past 15 years, and its reception on the Left. Listen: soundcloud.com/platypus-aff...
January 2, 2026 at 2:09 AM
A new episode of the podcast Shit Platypus Says, the commentary on the commentary on the Left, is out! Two parts: on the Epstein files, & political reality; & One Battle After Another, its cabals and history of the past 15 years, and its reception on the Left. Listen: soundcloud.com/platypus-aff...
Join us today, Dec 9th at 5 PM in the foyer of Georgetown University's ICC to talk about the news, politics, and Marxism from a critical angle! TODAY: What is the Platypus syllabus? platypus1917.org/2025/07/09/p... Bring the questions about the texts you didn't get a chance to ask! What is Marxism?
December 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Join us today, Dec 9th at 5 PM in the foyer of Georgetown University's ICC to talk about the news, politics, and Marxism from a critical angle! TODAY: What is the Platypus syllabus? platypus1917.org/2025/07/09/p... Bring the questions about the texts you didn't get a chance to ask! What is Marxism?