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.
In the Shadow of Civil War: Fighting to Rebuild the Syrian Left
We reprint statements and interviews with Syrian socialists about the prospects for working class resistance and building a new left in the midst of rising sectarian tensions and violence. Three months after the downfall of dictator Bashar al-Assad, Syria stands on the brink of the sectarian civil war reigniting. Syria is facing one of its… Continue reading In the Shadow of Civil War: Fighting to Rebuild the Syrian Left
All out for Mahmoud Khalil
Eric Fretz looks at the case of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, the role of Columbia University and the Trump administration, and describes recent demonstrations for his release. He argues the case could set a threatening precedent, but we are not living under a fascist regime, and that the activist campaign to free Khalil can unite… Continue reading All out for Mahmoud Khalil
Children’s Hospital LA walks back ban on care for trans youth
Los Angeles has won an important victory for trans healthcare. Children’s Hospital LA — the largest clinic treating transgender youth in the country and a leader in trans clinical research — has walked back its decision to deny gender affirming care to minors. Following Trump’s executive order to defund healthcare for trans youth, CHLA announced… Continue reading Children’s Hospital LA walks back ban on care for trans youth
Angelenos shut down freeway for immigrant rights
On February 2, about 15,000 people marched in Downtown Los Angeles from Placita Olvera to the Federal Building and ended at Los Angeles City Hall. They were marching in response to the deportations started by President Trump, as well as a flurry of anti-immigrant executive orders. The crowd was primarily made up of young Latinx… Continue reading Angelenos shut down freeway for immigrant rights
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
LA fires are an unnatural disaster
The catastrophic wildfires that have engulfed Los Angeles are the city’s worst ever fires — and potentially its worst ever disaster of any kind. Spurred by drought and the fierce seasonal Santa Ana winds, uncontrollable wildfires broke out across the city and continued on to January 9 with no signs of stopping. Over 130,000 people… Continue reading LA fires are an unnatural disaster
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