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!”
Category Archives: Issues & Struggles
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?”
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”
Full union rights for the Holyoke Teachers Association: End “exit assurances” to support students and educators!
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the end of receivership–state control–of Holyoke Public Schools (HPS) in July. The attacks on unions, pay, and working conditions that came with receivership are driving educators out of the district. Unfortunately, DESE decided to maintain many anti-worker measures from receivership as “Exit Assurances.” ExitContinue reading “Full union rights for the Holyoke Teachers Association: End “exit assurances” to support students and educators!”
Fight Back Against Trump’s Attacks on Workers!
Nearly five months have passed since the second inauguration of Donald Trump. In that time we have seen his administration work hard to confirm its status as the racist, reckless, vicious, corrupt, and anti-worker operation that his first day, and his first term, promised it would be. The various threads of assault on democratic rights,Continue reading “Fight Back Against Trump’s Attacks on Workers!”
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