Marxism is both a political and economic philosophy, and the two are intertwined. Marxism consists of the idea that human actions and institution are determined by economics and that class struggle is needed in order to create change. It also posits that capitalism will eventually be taken over by communism.
 
 
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The Communist Party USA is the multiracial, multinationa party uniting men and women of the working class.
http://www.cpusa.org/
Marx's 'Das Kapital' Lives On in Capitalist Age
National Public Radio presentation of Karl Marx consists of biographical material, excerpts from Das Kapital, and information about Marxism both written and in video.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16697381
Contains vast writings by and about Marxists, including the history, a library, and an internet archive.
http://www.marxists.org/