April 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the founding conference of the Committee for a Workers International (CWI), the worldwide socialist organization that the Independent Socialist Group stands in solidarity with. The CWI is organized in many countries and works to unite the working class and oppressed peoples against capitalism and to fight for aContinue reading “50th Anniversary of the Committee for a Workers’ International”
Category Archives: World Events
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! “
Capitalist Powers Won’t End Genocide in Gaza: Build a new mass anti-war movement!
by Ashley Rogers & Cat WhitePhiladelphia, PA / Boston, MA The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) escalated their genocidal invasion in February by bombing the city of Rafah in Southern Gaza, the last official “safe zone” for Palestinian civilians. The IDF has demanded since the start of their offensive that Gazans move south to avoid theContinue reading “Capitalist Powers Won’t End Genocide in Gaza: Build a new mass anti-war movement!”
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breaks Down, IDF Invasion Expands – What Way Forward for the Working Class?
Jacob Bielski – Springfield, MA On Friday, November 22nd, Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the ongoing war to exchange hostages and allow trucks to deliver much-needed supplies to Palestinian civilians. The deal went into effect on Friday, November 24th, and was extended from five to seven days, ending on December 1st. In total, theContinue reading “Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breaks Down, IDF Invasion Expands – What Way Forward for the Working Class?”
Israeli State Invasion Underway—Only Workers’ Struggle Can Stop the Destruction of Gaza
Statement by the Executive Committee of the Independent Socialist Group On Friday, October 27th, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) invaded the Gaza Strip following a devastating aerial bombardment campaign. IDF tanks, soldiers, and engineers entered Northern and Central Gaza under the cover of night and a telecommunications blackout in an attempt to encircle the capital,Continue reading “Israeli State Invasion Underway—Only Workers’ Struggle Can Stop the Destruction of Gaza”
No to US intervention in the Middle East! Stop the Israel-Gaza war!
Damage in Gaza Strip during the October 2023 War- Palestinian News & Information Agency (Wafa) in contract with APAimages via Wikimedia Statement by the Executive Committee of the Independent Socialist Group On October 7th, Hamas (a right-wing, fundamentalist party aiming to establish an Islamic Palestinian state) launched an attack from the Gaza Strip, primarily targetingContinue reading “No to US intervention in the Middle East! Stop the Israel-Gaza war!”
U.S. Corporations Profit from War in Europe
by Jacob Bilsky As Russia continues its brutal invasion of Ukraine and workers across Europe face both cost of living and energy crises, U.S. weapons and oil corporations rake in massive profits. Reports in early 2022 indicated rebounding profits for U.S. weapons manufacturers, despite losses caused by supply chain disruptions and the U.S. withdrawal fromContinue reading “U.S. Corporations Profit from War in Europe”
CLUB Q SHOOTING: Workers’ movement must fight against far-right hate!
by CJ White and Elisabeth Wichser Each year, the week of November 13 is celebrated as Transgender Awareness Week: a time for events, education, and advocacy for the transgender community. This week is followed by the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), a day to remember and memorialize people taken from us by acts of hateContinue reading “CLUB Q SHOOTING: Workers’ movement must fight against far-right hate!”
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