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We organize reading groups, public fora, research, and journalism focused on problems and tasks inherited from the “Old” (1920s-30s), “New” (1960s-70s), and post-political (1980s-90s) Left for the possibilities of emancipatory politics today.
03/20/2026
Join us on Thursday at Columbia University to discuss Imperialism: What is it? Why should we be against it?
If you are not a Columbia ID holder and would like to attend, please DM us as soon as possible.
02/22/2026
Read Marx. 🤠
12/10/2025
Join us downtown this Saturday for a panel on the revolutionary subject!
11/25/2025
Platypus will be part of a debate and discussion with other student clubs from across the political spectrum about the state of free speech on campus. We will represent the approach taken by the historical Marxist Left to this issue! Come discuss the interest of the left in free speech, campus politics, and the recent suppression of student speech at Columbia.
10/30/2025
We’ve invited to screen his new film and discuss the relationship between politics, Marxism and art next Thursday at 7pm in the Lerner cinema!! Bring your friends~! Non-CU attendees must RSVP by November 4th at noon.
10/28/2025
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09/16/2025
We will be leaving from reading group at 3:15 on Saturday the 26th to attend! Columbia students make sure to RSVP! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUUvSK8MM4cGQaS8g6wLokOQTPmQjz48df6mS81PG80sZT1A/viewform
06/17/2025
Platypus is here for the summer! Come out to Montez Press in Chinatown this Sunday @ 2pm for Marxism & Politics with Chris Cutrone. Book talk followed by Q&A. Water and seltzer provided, byob. Tune into Montez Press Radio for the live broadcast. 😎☀️🧋
04/22/2025
Join us for a panel discussion followed by Q&A.
In light of the recent protests organized against mass deportations, we ask the panelists to consider the politics of the Left on this topic: How has the Left approached the question of immigration historically? What opportunities for a renewed emancipatory politics exist in the immigrants’ rights movement today? What role can left-wing civil and political organizations play in immigration politics? How and why does the state manage immigration in capitalism? Is Marxism relevant to the politics of immigration today?
02/28/2025
Reading group 1-4pm in Hamilton 413!! See you there :) Link to reading schedule in bio
02/11/2025
Join us in Nous Cafe today at 4pm to discuss radical politics! We meet every Tuesday.
01/28/2025
Find the Platypus Review on campus!