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!
Category Archives: World Events
Solidarity with Bangladeshi Students & Workers
The global crises driven by capitalism and imperialism have converged in recent years to spark revolutionary moments around the world. The student-led mass protests in Bangladesh are a reaction to many of the same material forces as in nearby Sri Lanka, where the 2022 mass movement ousted the president. High inflation, electricity blackouts, shortages of fuel and other basic necessities have ravaged the lives of working people in both countries – meanwhile, the capitalist class and capitalist politicians who are responsible for these conditions have enormously profited.
Stop the Genocide in Gaza, Fight for a Workers’ Party
As the Israeli state’s genocidal invasion of the Gaza Strip nears its one-year mark, growing unpopularity forced incumbent Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 Democratic ticket, partly fueled by his administration’s support for the onslaught against Gaza. Despite replacing Biden with current Vice President Kamala Harris as their presidential candidate, the Democratic Party refuses to change its position supporting the Israeli state as US imperialism’s foothold in the Middle East.
SOLIDARITY NEEDED: Argentina’s Right Populist Melei Government Intensifies Repression
The right wing populist regime of Javier Milei in Argentina is carrying out brutal neo-liberal attacks on the Argentinean working class and all oppressed peoples. It also unleashing brutal repression and in particular is targeting the Workers’ Party (PO), an affiliate of the electoral alliance, FIT, and the social movement, Polo Obrero. Judge Casanello hasContinue reading “SOLIDARITY NEEDED: Argentina’s Right Populist Melei Government Intensifies Repression”
50th Anniversary of the Committee for a Workers’ International
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”
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?”
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