Well over a million demonstrated in over 1,300 protests across the country on April 5, in the largest “day of action” since Trump took office in January. One of the organizing groups, 50501, claimed 5.2 million people took part. The American Federation of Teachers estimated at least 4 million. Organizers said over 700,000 pre-registered online,… Continue reading Millions Join Hands Off Demos Against Trump
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The day Immigrants won: part two
In Part One, Victor Fernandez looked back on moving to Los Angeles, joining the fight against the minute men, and organizing for the massive “Day Without An Immigrant” strike of 2006. Here he draws out crucial lessons from the successes and failures of that movement for today. At the hight of the movement of 2006,… Continue reading The day Immigrants won: part two
Immigration in Trump’s New World Order
“On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out. I will rescue every city and town that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in jail, then kick them the hell out of our country as fast as possible.”… Continue reading Immigration in Trump’s New World Order
The day Immigrants won: part one
Victor Fernandez has been a Los Angeles immigrant rights activist since 2005. He here recalls fighting the anti-immigrant far-right, and the powerful movements that defeated anti-immigrant bills, won DACA, and built the immense May Day strike in 2006. Today we are facing an increase in ICE arrests, spreading fear, and a growing manufactured anti-immigrant racism. We also see promising planning for protests and walkouts this May Day. It is an especially important time to look back on the details of building this movement and lessons of its successes and failures for today.
Resist Trump’s plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza
Trump has recently reiterated his shocking and horrific suggestion the US take over Gaza and permanently remove it’s close to 2 million Palestinian inhabitants. Simultaneously, he has given the green light to expanded violence, displacement and demolitions in the West Bank. Trump is meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan on Tuesday, and is using the threat of withdrawing US aid to pressure Jordan and Egypt into accepting exiled Palestinians. But this escalation of the continuing Nakba could ignite rebellion throughout the region, unleashing forces for liberation beyond their control. Here in the US, we must also “resist Trump’s plan for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza...”
Crash Course on revolutionary Marxism
"Crash Course on revolutionary Marxism:" Marx21 is glad to be co-sponsoring with the International Socialists in Canada a friendly and intellectually stimulating reading and discussion group, aimed at helping us all in our collective efforts to change the world. Dates and links to all readings and Zoom access below (click on title).
Ceasefire Has Been Reached in Gaza: Attacks on Palestinians Continue
There were joyous celebrations on the streets of Gaza after the ceasefire was finally approved by the Israeli Knesset, though mixed with trepidation for the future and grief on returning to their destroyed homes. Amir Al-Ashi, a Gazan in the crossfire of the bombardment, told The New Arab newspaper that “I feel joy, sadness, oppression,… Continue reading Ceasefire Has Been Reached in Gaza: Attacks on Palestinians Continue
What Next for Syria: After the Fall of Assad
On December 22, Simon Assaf and Canan Sahin (see below) spoke on Syria today after Assad and its international implications, followed by discussion. This video documents the speakers' opening and closing remarks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV5E4g64-4Y . Meeting hosted by Marx21 in the US, and the International Socialists in Canada. SIMON ASSAF is a Lebanese revolutionary socialist now… Continue reading What Next for Syria: After the Fall of Assad
Amazon Strikes: A Report from the Picket Line
By Marie Edwards, with input from Eric Fretz in New York. Amazon workers in seven facilities, organized under the Teamsters’ banner, went out on a limited strike Thursday morning December 19, and maintained picket lines till Christmas Eve. The picket line we visited in Queens, NY, on a very cold Saturday morning, was lively and… Continue reading Amazon Strikes: A Report from the Picket Line
The 2024 US Election
In one month, Donald Trump will become president once again. The effects of his election are already being felt around the world, and have been hailed by the international far-right. His electoral victory came as a shock for many, even if it was increasingly suspected in the final run-up to election day. Despite some smaller… Continue reading The 2024 US Election
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