George Floyd’s murder in Milwaukee under a policeman’s knee on May 25, 2020, sparked massive and mostly peaceful anti-racism protests worldwide by millions under the banner of Black Lives Matter. Millions poured into the the streets. Across the United States, there were more than 550 marches, rallies and vigils (photos). There were also protests in at least 40 countries beyond the U.S. DW News out … Continue reading Black Lives Matter, Violence & Marxism
Ginsburg’s death and McConnell’s hypocrisy is the final straw. At 67 I’ve seen the country rocked many times: two Kennedy assassinations, Martin Luther King assassination, Vietnam War, Kent State, Watergate, Three Mile Island, 9/11, 2009-2010 economic crisis, mass shootings, the Trump election, COVID-19 and zillions of other events in between. Now comes the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and McConnell’s patently hypocritical rush to replace … Continue reading A plague o’ both your houses!
We are living in a powerful political moment. This seems a good time to go back and listen to the insights and perspectives of Malcolm X. Although it’s been 55 years since his death, we’re still facing the same issues he spoke about. His words resonate as much now as then. Perhaps more. These videos I’ve assembled here are from the last year of Malcolm … Continue reading Malcolm X Still Resonates
Ten days ago, on May 25, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police officers. This has been a watershed event, rocking the country to its core and even the world. Peaceful protests here and intentionally continue to this day. There has been considerable rioting as well in cities big and small. I wrote last weekend about the danger rioting poses to this movement for justice. … Continue reading The Strength & Impact of Peaceful Mass Action
I shared this essay by Guest Author David Rowlands in July 2019. David now has his own blog, The Union of Workers. Five Examples where the political analysis of the U.S. Socialist Workers Party has proven to be correct. An essay in pictures. By David RowlandsOriginally published on Facebook, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 I am not a member of and have no formal affiliation to … Continue reading Socialists Have It Right
The first week of 2019 is drawing to a close. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention a huge milestone this week. New Years Day marked the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. It’s still going strong despite many challenges, including the 56-year embargo. You have to know that Cuba’s tenacity just rankles the U.S. Ruling Class! This is a report aired this week … Continue reading The Cuban Revolution: 60 Years & Counting
I shared this essay by Guest Author David Rowlands in January 2019. David now has his own blog, The Union of Workers. A Note to a friend. Mass movements and today’s realities.In defense of the Socialist Workers Party. By David RowlandsOriginally published on Facebook, Sunday, November 25, 2018 I am not a member of and have no formal affiliation to the United States Socialist Workers … Continue reading A Working-Class Perspective on Politics Today
◻︎ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 Original Preface: This post from my old blog marked the death of Fidel Castro Ruz. Fidel was the central leader of Cuba’s 1959 revolution against US-backed dictator Furgencio Batista. Fidel served as Prime Minister (1959-1976) and President (1976-2008). Update 1/7/26: Having invaded Venezuela on Saturday, January 3rd, the Trump Administration is now threatening Columbia, Mexico, Greenland — and Cuba. … Continue reading Fidel Castro & The Cuban Revolution
