The founding of the Left Opposition to Stalinism 100 years ago, in October 1923, was a turning point in world history. The struggle initiated under the leadership of Leon Trotsky proved that there was a socialist alternative to Stalinism and that there is a socialist alternative to capitalism today.

The centenary acquires immense significance in the present world situation. In this period of capitalist breakdown, imperialist war, and mounting struggles of the international working class, the ideas and principles fought for by Trotsky remain vital for the building of a socialist movement today.

About the event speaker: David North’s activity in the international workers and Trotskyist movement, as a revolutionary journalist, historian and political leader, spans over a half century. He has written multiple books on the life and work of Leon Trotsky, is presently the chairman of the Socialist Equality Party in the United States, and has served as the chairman of the International Editorial Board of the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS).

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