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”
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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”
Freedom’s Unfinished Work: Celebration and Protest on Juneteenth
by Brother FrancisPortland, Maine In 2020, Juneteenth erupted into rallies and protests across the US, led by the Black Lives Matter movement in outrage against the murder of George Floyd and chronic, systemic police brutality and racism. Protesters in the South tore down Confederate Civil War statues. On the West Coast, the International Longshore andContinue reading “Freedom’s Unfinished Work: Celebration and Protest on Juneteenth”
Build the Movement Against Trump: Stop the attacks on Women, LGBTQ, Protestors, and Immigrants!
by S.J. DickieBoston, MA Four months into the second Donald Trump presidency, larger protests against Trump’s attacks on immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ+ community are developing. Trump’s rapid-fire executive actions are meant to intimidate and spread fear. People across the US are angry, exhausted, overwhelmed, and struggling to keep up with the news cycle. Still,Continue reading “Build the Movement Against Trump: Stop the attacks on Women, LGBTQ, Protestors, and Immigrants!”
Lessons from BLM for The Second Trump Era
by Brother FrancisMaine The 2020 wave of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests, ignited by the murders of George Floyd and Breona Taylor, flooded the streets of cities nationwide. From Boston to Seattle, from Chicago to New Orleans, Americans of all races took to the streets in outrage. Protests were reported in over 2600 locations aroundContinue reading “Lessons from BLM for The Second Trump Era”
Fight Trump and the Right With a Mass Workers’ Movement
The election of Donald Trump, a right-wing populist with strong ties to the far-right, has prompted fear of what his agenda could have in store for the working class. While there is a lot of anxiety around Trump’s administration, he doesn’t rule with impunity. We are not powerless – mass movements and workers’ action can defeat Trump’s attacks!
The Real Border Crisis Being Ignored by the Dems and the GOP
by B.W. SculosVice President, Rio Grande Valley United Faculty (TFA/NEA) (personal capacity)Edinburg, TX The Real Crises There is a crisis at the border, but it’s not the kind the two corporate parties are talking about. Migrants are fleeing violence, poverty, and ecological instability all of which are largely produced by the US and global capitalism.Continue reading “The Real Border Crisis Being Ignored by the Dems and the GOP”
Meet A Socialist: Harper
Northeastern University encampment where I and other protestors were arrested. by Harper GlottmannMiami, FL Growing up in Miami, it was hard to ignore the wealth inequality all around me. Downtown, homeless people’s encampments stretch down several streets just a couple blocks away from luxury high rises. Most of my life I did not think criticallyContinue reading “Meet A Socialist: Harper”
No Summer Breaks for the Palestine Solidarity Movement
by Ben Desjarlais & Jacob BielskiSpringfield, MA Organize Protests to Pick Up Where the Campus Encampments Left Off! On April 17, hundreds of Columbia University students started a Gaza solidarity encampment after efforts to force divestment were answered by a crackdown on pro-Palestinian activity across the campus. University president Minouche Shafik called in New YorkContinue reading “No Summer Breaks for the Palestine Solidarity Movement “
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024: Solidarity with Gaza and all victims of war!
The potential power of working-class women in the US is huge. In the last 10 years we have seen mass demonstrations against Donald Trump, in defense of women’s and abortion rights, and opposing violence against women. Working-class women are playing major roles in recent strikes and unionization battles in the education, healthcare, service, entertainment, andContinue reading “INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2024: Solidarity with Gaza and all victims of war! “
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