California National Guard mobilized during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles / June 12, 2025. Photo from Public Domain via Wikimedia. By M.J.Maine Trump has been in office for less than one year, and we have already reached new levels of cruelty and abuse embodied in the Florida “detention center” that is being called “Alligator Alcatraz.”Continue reading “Trump’s Brutal Campaign Against Immigrants”
Author Archives: Independent Socialist Group
From the UK to the US and Beyond: Workers need a Party of Our Own
By Lauren GamblePortland, ME This article is based on material published by members of the Socialist Party of England and Wales, part of the Committee for a Workers International (CWI). The Independent Socialist Group is in political solidarity with the CWI. This article was written for Issue 24 of “Socialism Today”, which went to printContinue reading “From the UK to the US and Beyond: Workers need a Party of Our Own”
The Trump Regime’s War on Workers
Stop the Billionaires’ Blitzkrieg: Build a Real Opposition By Jeff Booth AFSCME Local 3650 (personal capacity)Boston, MA Written for Issue 24 of “Socialism Today”, which went to print August 26th. Subscribe to get a copy directly to your mailbox! Seven months in and the Billionaire-in-Chief still leads the corporate smash-and-grab of social benefits, civil liberties,Continue reading “The Trump Regime’s War on Workers”
Fighting Capitalism’s Lose-Lose Options for Young People’s Futures
Written for Issue 24 of “Socialism Today”, which went to print August 26th. Subscribe to get a copy directly to your mailbox! It’s no surprise students and young people are at the forefront of movements today, including unionization efforts and pro-Palestine protests both on and off campus. Gen Z is confronting economic injustices, large corporations,Continue reading “Fighting Capitalism’s Lose-Lose Options for Young People’s Futures”
ISG in Action: Rise Up for Gaza protests
Members of the Independent Socialist Group joining the nationwide Rise Up for Gaza protests in Worcester, MA and Cambridge, MA (August 9 & 10, 2025) ISG was at the Worcester MA and Cambridge MA protests this past weekend to stand against the ongoing genocide of Palestinians. We call for mass protests to end the genocideContinue reading “ISG in Action: Rise Up for Gaza protests”
Mass Protests to End the Genocide and Blockade
For strikes and walkouts by union workers to stop weapons shipments Rise Up for Gaza protests in Worcester, MA and Cambridge, MA (Aug 9, 2025 & August 10, 2025) The Israeli state backed by US government military aid and political support is escalating the starvation and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Netanyahu announced plans forContinue reading “Mass Protests to End the Genocide and Blockade”
Mamdani: Rocking the Boat, or Keeping It Afloat?
by Peggy Wang & Nicholas WurstMassachusetts Teachers Association / Association of Professional Administrators (personal capacity) // SMART-TD Local 1473 / Railroad Workers United (personal capacities) Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win for NYC mayor is being hailed as a game-changer for politics and for the Democratic Party. The victory of Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primaryContinue reading “Mamdani: Rocking the Boat, or Keeping It Afloat?”
End the war with Iran! Ceasefire Now!
On June 21st, President Donald Trump ordered attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites. The strikes included the use of B2 bombers, dropping six 30,000-pound bombs, along with missile launches from submarines. This constitutes an act of undeclared war by Trump, and it must be opposed.
Meet a Socialist: Nick Wurst
I was raised in a liberal, pro-labor family. I got curious about socialism from music and from history in school, and I started hanging around with people who considered themselves “anti-capitalist” in the local punk music scene when I was a teenager. I became more interested in socialism by witnessing the tail end of OccupyContinue reading “Meet a Socialist: Nick Wurst”
2025 Pride and “No Kings”: Mass Protests and Strikes to Stop Trump and the Right
Pride was originally rooted in protest against police brutality and nationwide discrimination against the LGBTQ community. This year’s Pride month and celebrations around the country will include urgent protests against Trump and the right. The Trump administration is trying a divide and conquer strategy against working people by its vicious attacks on trans people, federalContinue reading “2025 Pride and “No Kings”: Mass Protests and Strikes to Stop Trump and the Right”
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