A community meeting (5/24/17) in Bristol, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, sent a clear message to white nationalists who have been posting flyers in the community — You will not divide us! Originally published May 2017 by John Leslie The meeting of about 70 community members — co-sponsored by One Bucks, The Bucks County Peace … Continue reading
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Mass Mobilization and Solidarity Can Defeat The Far Right
Since the presidential inauguration, far-right forces have been mobilizing under the slogan of free speech. Right-wing demonstrations began in February with a clash between rightists and anti-fascist activists who were intent on stopping a speech by Breitbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos. This confrontation gave the so-called alt-right the opportunity to play the victim and advance their violent agenda … Continue reading
Jimmy Dennis — Free At Last!
This week, Jimmy Dennis was released after more than 25 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. originally published May 15, 2017 by John Leslie The crime and the frame-up On Oct. 22, 1991, Chedell Williams and her friend, Zahra Howard, went to the Fern Rock Transportation Center in Philadelphia to buy a … Continue reading
Into the streets: A call for socialist unity in action for inauguration weekend and beyond
Into the streets! A call for socialist unity in action for inauguration weekend and beyond Issued by the Boston Socialist Unity ProjectBoston Socialist Unity Project and the Philly Socialists Comrades and friends, The election of Donald Trump has unleashed extreme right-wing forces intent on doing harm to oppressed and working class people. The Trump campaign, … Continue reading
A Discussion of Blueprints and the Party We Need
Can the Democratic Party be used by socialists to effect social change? The debate over what kind of party workers and oppressed people need continues. John Leslie replies to Seth Ackerman’s article, A Blueprint for a New Party, in Jacobin magazine. A Discussion of Blueprints and the Party We Need John Leslie Seth Ackerman’s A … Continue reading
Defend George Ciccariello-Maher!
Defend George Ciccariello-Maher! We present here a statement by Professor George Ciccariello-Maher about how he has been targeted by the far right for statements relating to so-called white genocide. Sign the petition to support his right to free speech. Source: facebook Statement by George Ciccariello-Maher: “On Christmas Eve, I sent a satirical tweet about an imaginary concept, “white … Continue reading
CWA, IBEW Workers Fight Verizon Cutbacks
CWA, IBEW Workers Fight Verizon Cutbacks On April 13th, 39,000 Verizon workers in districts covering New England and the Mid-Atlantic states as far south as Virginia walked off the job and onto picket lines. The workers are members of both the Communication Workers of America (CWA) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). By Wayne … Continue reading
