Independent Socialist Group

Meet a Socialist

by Angus McFarlandMaine Some years ago, my father died, and a few years after that, my son was born. As a carpenter, I couldn’t afford to take much time off for either event, so I worked, using methods taught to me by my father to support the life of my little son. His birth madeContinue reading “Meet a Socialist”

The Real Ideas of James Connolly: Irish Marxist and Freedom Fighter

by Peter Hadden This article was first written for Socialism Today in spring of 2006, the magazine of the Socialist Party of England & Wales. That year was the 90th anniversary of the execution of Connolly, and the article was written by Peter Hadden, a leading member of the CWI in Ireland. In 1910 JamesContinue reading “The Real Ideas of James Connolly: Irish Marxist and Freedom Fighter”

IWD 2023: Working Class Women and Developing a Program and Strategy to Overcome Oppression

Republished from the Committee for a Workers International (socialistworld.net) Women around the world will be marking International Women’s Day in a variety of ways. Protest demonstrations can be expected in many countries against the oppression that women face, not least in Iran, where anti-government movements have continued for months. For socialists, International Women’s Day (IWD) hasContinue reading “IWD 2023: Working Class Women and Developing a Program and Strategy to Overcome Oppression”

Seattle City Councillor Kshama Sawant Not Seeking Reelection

by the Executive CommitteeIndependent Socialist Group On January 19th, 2023, Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant announced she will not seek reelection in 2024. She was one of the few socialists elected as an independent in the United States. Sawant’s initial inspiring electoral victory, inconsistent approach to political independence in office, and now resignation withoutContinue reading “Seattle City Councillor Kshama Sawant Not Seeking Reelection”

Justice for Tyre Nichols

Rebuild a Mass Anti-Racist Movement! by Ashley RogersWorcester, MA Police have killed over three thousand people in the U.S. since May 25th, 2020 when Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. Floyd’s death sparked one of the largest protest movements in U.S. history with over fifteen million people taking to the streets. Yet almostContinue reading “Justice for Tyre Nichols”

The Forever Crisis of Capitalism

by B.W. SculosEdinburg, TXRio Grande Valley United Faculty, TFA, NEA member (personal capacity) Higher credit card and mortgage interest rates, rising cost of food and many other necessities at grocery stores, soaring energy prices, shortages of life-sustaining medications. These are the daily economic experiences of people across the United States and around the world. HoweverContinue reading “The Forever Crisis of Capitalism”

Solidarity with UPS Workers: Prepare to Strike for a Strong Contract!

by Evren Pallares Ó’Laoghaire & Nicholas WurstWorcester, MATeamsters Local 170 (personal capacity) / SMART-TD Local 1473 (personal capacity) The Independent Socialist Group stands in solidarity with the 350,000 workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) in the opening stages of a contract battle with United Parcel Services (UPS). UPS is one of theContinue reading “Solidarity with UPS Workers: Prepare to Strike for a Strong Contract!”

Unite Educator Strikes To Win Better Contracts

by Miranda Alpert & Peggy WangISG members in theMassachusetts Teachers Association / National Education Association Educators are at a breaking point. Stagnant pay, increased workloads, and decreased teacher autonomy are forcing many education workers – both new and veteran – out of the field. A 2022 National Education Association survey reported 55% of educators wantContinue reading “Unite Educator Strikes To Win Better Contracts”

U.S. Chambers of Commerce Supports Capitalists in Elections

Working Class Fight Back Needed by Angus McFarlandMaine In November of 2020, with the Omicron variant in full swing, 62% of Portland, Maine residents voted yes on a ballot question to increase the minimum wage in Portland from $13 to $15 by 2024, with a stipulation that during a state of emergency, there would beContinue reading “U.S. Chambers of Commerce Supports Capitalists in Elections”

International Women’s Day 2023: Post-Roe Struggles Deepen

Working class women need abortion rights, paid family leave, & child care by Claire BaylerWorcester, MA March 8th, 2023 marks the first International Women’s Day (IWD) since the overturn of Roe vs. Wade. Capitalism is on the offensive against working women, denying us the right to choose if, when, and how to have families andContinue reading “International Women’s Day 2023: Post-Roe Struggles Deepen”