The Independent Socialist Group voted to support the Andrea James campaign for Massachusetts Governor and is publishing the following statement. If you are interested in how to organize for independent working-class politics, contact us! Many are looking to the 2026 elections as an opportunity to fight back against the unpopular, anti-working class Trump administration andContinue reading “Support the Andrea James Independent Left Campaign for Massachusetts Governor”
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STOP THE WAR, STOP TRUMP! BUILD FOR A REAL GENERAL STRIKE!
The Trump regime is escalating its rampage against the working class here in the U.S., in Iran, and around the world. Trump’s right-wing, corporate administration has plunged the U.S. and other countries into another brutal war for oil. Every day the government spends billions on the war, including arming the Israeli military and joining withContinue reading “STOP THE WAR, STOP TRUMP! BUILD FOR A REAL GENERAL STRIKE!”
Hands off Cuba!
No Invasion, End the Sanctions! By Claire Bayler & Jack D. (Worcester, MA / Maine) Trump and his administration say “Cuba’s next” following the vicious U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran. The Trump administration has moved aggressively in the interests of U.S. capitalism and imperialism with the kidnapping and replacement of Venezuela’s president in JanuaryContinue reading “Hands off Cuba!”
Stop the War on Iran! For International Working-Class Solidarity to Stop Imperialist Wars
(image: Wikimedia Commons, 3 Mar 2026, Tehran – The Fourth Day of War, محمدعلی برنو) By Peggy WangMassachusetts Teachers Association, personal capacityBoston, MA The horrors of capitalism are wreaking havoc in the bloody, needless war on Iran. The US and Israeli governments are ruthlessly raining bombs across the country and have killed over 1,400 IraniansContinue reading “Stop the War on Iran! For International Working-Class Solidarity to Stop Imperialist Wars”
ISG SUPPORTS HOLY DONUT WORKERS!
On March 5, 2026, the workers at The Holy Donut shop on Park Ave in Portland Maine announced their intent to form a union. They made this important decision to join together and fight back against ownership’s predatory and patronizing employment practices, knowing that the only way workers have to defend themselves and their livelihoodsContinue reading “ISG SUPPORTS HOLY DONUT WORKERS!”
Stop the Middleborough Teacher Cuts!
Full funding and staffing for Middleborough Public Schools In Middleborough, Massachusetts, the school board claims that a $2.2 million shortfall in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 means they have to lay off 29 staff members in the school system, including 23 teachers. This is despite the school board proposing a $10,000 raise toContinue reading “Stop the Middleborough Teacher Cuts!”
Stop the Boston Public School Teacher Cuts!
ISG members after the 3/10/26 Boston City Council public hearing on the school budget, where ISG testified against proposed cuts Full funding and staffing for Boston Public Schools The Boston School Committee is proposing laying off over 400 education workers in its plans for next year’s school budget. 265 classroom teachers and 161 paraprofessionals willContinue reading “Stop the Boston Public School Teacher Cuts!”
International Women’s Day 2026: For a Socialist Fightback Against Trump and the Attacks on Women
(image: Wikimedia Commons, 1979 International Women’s Day protests in Tehran – Mohammad Sayyad – Tehran Mosavvar) Capitalism brings us endless wars, chronic increases in the cost of healthcare and reproductive care, unaffordable and scarce childcare, lower wages and fewer benefits, and severely weakened union rights. The ongoing crisis of capitalism disproportionately affects women with decliningContinue reading “International Women’s Day 2026: For a Socialist Fightback Against Trump and the Attacks on Women”
STOP THE WAR AGAINST IRAN!
Statement by the Executive Committee of the Independent Socialist Group The governments of Israel and the U.S. launched military attacks on Iran early this morning. The Netanyahu and Trump regimes, including Republican and Democratic Party leaderships, have blood on their hands, killing innocent civilians in another rotten, useless war. These attacks come after the resumptionContinue reading “STOP THE WAR AGAINST IRAN!”
Meet A Socialist: Sam K
I grew up in a progressive Democrat family, with parents who were always on the furthest left of the Democratic party. I knew of their support for Obama, and as I became more politically aware leading up to the 2016 election, they were strongly supportive of Bernie Sanders. While my family was still supporting theContinue reading “Meet A Socialist: Sam K”
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