This section will give you ideas on how to start a Marxist Discussion group if there isn't one already in your town.  Their purpose is to discuss the ideas of genuine Marxism and to intervene in the local labor and youth movement.  With New Youth, the Marxism FAQ, the study guides and other educational material available at this site it's easy!

• Test the water with close friends.  This is a great way to discuss your ideas with people you are comfortable speaking to, and a great way to start to put the ideas into practical application.  Ask them if they would be interested in getting together once a week for an hour or two to have an organized study group - you'll be surprised how many people say yes!

• Start with the basics - the Communist Manifesto, the basic points of Marxism, etc.   Check out the Marxist Theory section  for some good introductory stuff!  It is a good idea to literally read through these basic works section by section as a group, pausing to discuss at any time anyone has any questions.  The study guides will help!

• Discuss current issues like the bombing of Iraq or Yugoslavia.  These issues are ongoing, and provide a point on which to focus the discussion.  The ruling class media are doing their best to cloud these issues, so read the articles and analyis at this site and discuss the Marxist viewpoint on these issues.  The Marxist perspective is always a class-based analysis and always takes into account the well-being of the working class as a whole.

• Put up flyers announcing a public meeting on a specific topic.  Either on a current event, or on Marxism in general.  many people are curious about these ideas, and you might be surprised at the turn out.  Even if only one person shows up and are willing to discuss, you've done well!  The hardest part is getting the first person to have a discussion group with you.  Or alternatively, put up flyers with your phone number or e-mail address so people can contact you to learrn more.

• Put this flyer in library books!
  Copy this flyer, make copies (preferably on red paper!), and print a bunch out and go to your local library! In every book by Marxists or about Marxism or Communism, insert a copy! When people look for Marxist works at the library, they will find the flyer and lead them to our websites! Help spread the word at your local public, college, and highschool libraries!

• Watch movies!  Yes, you heard right!  Watching movies is a great way to break the ice.  Many movies address social or historical issues, and after watching them you can discuss them and how they apply to the current situation.  A few recommendations:  Roger and Me, The Big One (both by Michael Moore, who while not really a socialist makes some great points in a humorous way), Land and Freedom, 1900, Salt of the Earth.  Check out our Movie Reviews section for more ideas!

• Hold a barbecue/dinner party.  This is a great way to get together with people you have already been discussing with in a fun, friendly, relaxed atmoshpere.  Theme nights are great - like Italian, Mexican, Greek, etc!

More ideas will be coming soon, and please keep us posted as to the successes of your discussion groups!  We are all in this together, and need to share our experiences and ideas!  Write us at info@newyouth.com.