ABOUT US

For over four decades the Center for Marxist Education has served as a physical space for workers, oppressed and youth to meet, learn, organize,  and build relationships with comrades across the city, the nation and the world.   We are completely dependent on the volunteer time and contributions of our community. 

The volunteer-run center originated 47 years ago as the headquarters for  Laura Ross who ran for Congress as a Communist Party USA candidate Laura Ross, challenging the legendary Massachusetts congressman Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill in the 1970’s. After she lost—twice—the newly founded center took  over the space, and to this day pays the rent using donations.

​  The CME is a critical piece of our history, and serves as a reminder of our solidarity in the constant struggle for equality for all people. ​In January 2017, we celebrated 42 years of  providing an inclusive space and programming that welcomes all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ability, socio-economic class, age or spirituality. The CME  hosts lectures, roundtables, films, book talks, open mics, and more. ​

Come visit, chat with staff, and browse through our lending library and BookMarx collection.

Location

Center for Marxist Education
​550 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor Cambridge, MA, 02139

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Parking

Metered parking is available in the area as well as several pay lots (free on Sundays).

Public Transporation

MBTA station on the Red Line and the Number 1 bus. ​