Dear WSWS readers,

We are calling on all our readers to make a large donation to support the World Socialist Web Site New Year Fund.

Throughout 2017, the WSWS has carried out an international effort to bring the lessons of the world-historical events of 1917 to young people and workers. The nine lectures on the topic "Why Study the Russian Revolution," a series of well-attended meetings across the globe and the ongoing chronology of 1917 on the WSWS represent a major political and intellectual contribution to this struggle.

The events of 1917 have assumed new and intense relevance. The threat of World War III looms. Social inequality is growing to unimaginable heights. Throughout the world, far-right political movements are on the rise, as the capitalist ruling elites move to dismantle democratic rights.

The Russian Revolution proved man can indeed create a world beyond capitalism, without exploitation and war. The fate of the working class depends on the building of a revolutionary leadership of the working class.

The WSWS and the International Committee of the Fourth International are spearheading numerous political campaigns to reach out to youth and workers throughout the world and provide a revolutionary perspective, cutting through the lies of the bourgeoisie and the corporate-controlled media. Your support makes this possible and will help us extend our reach--in new media, additional languages and more parts of the world.

Sincerely,
The World Socialist Web Site