Welcome to the second episode of the Socialist World podcast! On this episode, some ISG members discuss the 2025 elections with a focus on Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral election. What do past Democratic politicians tell us about how Mamdani’s term in office might go? How can the working class inContinue reading “Socialist World Podcast Episode 2: Mamdani & the 2025 Elections”
Category Archives: Issues & Struggles
Stop the ICE raids, Abolish ICE! No Deportations, No Disappearances!
Los Angeles “A Day Without Immigrants” demonstration on May Day, 5/1/2006 (Jonathan McIntosh / Wikimedia Commons) The Trump regime’s mass deployment of ICE agents into working-class neighborhoods across the country is terrorizing communities, schools, hospitals, stores, and workplaces. Backed by National Guard troops and militarized federal and local police, ICE is emboldened to abduct, detain,Continue reading “Stop the ICE raids, Abolish ICE! No Deportations, No Disappearances!”
Escalate the Fight Against Trump and the Right
A mass movement is growing against the Trump regime. Trump, the Republican Party, and his billionaire cabinet are leading attacks against working people here and around the world, using many policies from Biden and previous Democratic and Republican administrations. The Trump administration is sending the military into cities, using National Guard and federal police agenciesContinue reading “Escalate the Fight Against Trump and the Right”
Bring Rent Control Back to Massachusetts!
Sign the petition for a rent control ballot initiative Support a statewide ballot measure that would limit rent increases to the inflation rate determined by the Consumer Price Index or 5%, whichever is lower. If passed, this would affect residential buildings in Massachusetts, with some exceptions. This ballot measure would help protect many working classContinue reading “Bring Rent Control Back to Massachusetts!”
Trump’s Brutal Campaign Against Immigrants
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”
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”
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?”
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