Transforming leftist theory & thought into action for radical liberation
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The Radical Reader makes leftist theory and thought accessible and actionable for everyday revolutionaries, rebels, and rabblerousers.
Hey, we get it—we’re experts in this stuff and we love it, but we’re the first to admit that despite its noble goals, leftist theory is often inaccessible and overwritten, overwhelming, and just damn confusing.
And, because late-stage capitalism has so completely commodified our lives, most folks simply don't have the time or energy to read dense academic texts in their precious "free time."
We believe that you shouldn't need a PhD to grasp ideas that inspire and ignite radical change. And you shouldn't have to go to grad school just to have the time to read revolutionary works.
That's why we're here. We're self-exiled academics who reject knowledge gatekeeping as much as we reject capitalism, and we seek to use our expertise to democratize leftist knowledge for radical liberation.
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The Radical Reader's always-free Praxis Points synthesize and contextualize leftist texts from across history, countries, and disciplines. We make these texts understandable and usable for everyone committed to challenging systems of oppression and disrupting the status quo.
Written by experts for everyone, we cut through the density of leftist theory to give you a robust summary of the big ideas, why they matter, how they show up in the world, and how they can spark revolutionary action in your everyday life.
We're here to be your co-conspirators in our collective liberation struggle—arming you with the wisdom of radicals past and present, building bridges from thought to action, from theory to praxis, from pages to picket lines.
So whether you’re a curious newcomer feeling daunted by reading theory, a seasoned activist looking to build your leftist toolkit, or an advocate for change craving more depth than an Instagram post or a TikTok—welcome, comrade.
The Radical Reader is for you.
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We believe knowledge should be free for everyone. That’s why our Praxis Points will always be free—because money should never block access to learning. We're a grassroots, crowdfunded cooperative that operates on a simple principle rooted in our intersectional Marxist values: Those with the means provide support, ensuring those without can still participate, benefit, and contribute.
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Thank you, comrade, for helping us turn theory into praxis, one radical read at a time!
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