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Better World Awards 2008

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

This year the Better World Awards was held on Saturday June 14, 2008.

The event took place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium at 1199 SEIU.

This year the event focused on the �Costs of War and the 2008 Elections�.

Our featured speaker was Judith Le Blanc, National Organizing Director for United for Peace and Justice. The 2008 Better World Award Honorees included: Estelle Katz, Transport Workers Union, Local 100, Brooklyn For Peace and the New York Taxi Workers Alliance.

Reds Go Green: CPUSA New HQ 2

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

A popular video from the Communist Party USA
The next episode in a series on the Communist Party USA(CPUSA) new national office. Green features and new parts of the office are showcased. With a comical intro and outro.

Friendshipment to Cuba Computers Seized by Federal Agents

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Federal agents seized 32 computers from Pastors for Peace as they attempted to cross the Pharr International Bridge early July 3, 2008 at the US-Mexico border.

The caravan was on its way to donating humanitarian aid to Cuba as part of the yearly Friendshipment challenging the US blockade against the Cuban people.

Video: NC Meeting March 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Video from this past March National Committee meeting of the Communist Party USA. Issues discussed were the 2008 elections, labor, the youth movement, and the Environment.

Texas Trail

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

"Texas Trail" was a production of Changing America. In this documentary, shot during the 2000 presidential election campaign. Judith LeBlanc (vice chair CPUSA) and Noel Robinowitz (CPUSA IT department) travel to Texas to discover the background and record of a then unknown Texas governor named George W. Bush.

This documentary was originally released in 2000 as an educational project aimed at those who at the time mistakenly believed there was no difference between Al Gore and George Bush. What a difference 7 years makes! It was also distributed to labor organizations and local screenings were held by the Communist Party USA.

CPUSA New National Headquarters!

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Most popular video so far from the CPUSA:

The new national headquarters of the Communist Party USA! This is a first in a series premiering the new CPUSA HQ!

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History's Challenge

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Communist Party USA documentary circa early 1990's. Narrated By John Randolph. Documents the CPUSA's work and organization. Discusses history of the Communist Party USA, debunks myths and explores social issues. Featuring Gus Hall CPUSA chair 1959-2000, Judith Leblanc Vice chair, Scott Marshall Chair Labor commission, Jarvis Tyner Executive Vice Chair, and Terrie Albano Peoples Weekly World

Communist Party USA on CNBC

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Elena Mora, Organizing Director of the Communist Party USA, went on CNBC to defend the "nationalization" of the Venezuelan oil industry by Hugo Chavez. This originally aired January 31st, 2007.

New Yorkers Say No To Bush Public Housing Cuts

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

From the New York State Communist Party Blog

"NEW YORK - Trade unionists, housing activists, and residents of New York City public housing gathered at City Hall today to protest the Bush administration's proposed budget cuts to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)."

How would a communist USA pay for "free" health care and education?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Where will the money come from for a free post-secondary education and socialized health care system? Will the people drown in taxes? Will you rob the rich and give to the poor?

Can I join the Communist Party if I'm religious? Isn't Marxism against religion?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Most Americans are taught either in school or by their parents and families that we communists want to destroy religion and turn everyone into atheists. Well that's a myth, and not surprisingly started by the US ruling class. Listen to the truth about our relationship to religion and churches. You will be quite surprised.

Why do Communists hate capitalism so much?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Why do communists hate capitalism so much? Why do you think it's a failure? How would a communist society be any better? Haven't those been horrible failures too?

Does the CPUSA support and call for violent revolution?

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Marc Brodine Chair, Washington State CPUSA district.
Dispels the myth that the CPUSA is or ever was a supporter of violent revolution.

The Real Mccain

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

IT department sat down with Carolyn Trowbridge National Committee member of the CPUSA from Arizona to talk about her favorite Senator John McCain.

What does Cesar Chavez mean to you?

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

March 31st would have been Cesar Chavez's 81st birthday. This date also coincided with the March National Committee meeting of the Communist Party USA. Over the weekend, we had the chance to ask a few NC members what Cesar Chavez means to them:

Under socialism, will everyone make the exact same amount of money?

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Marc Brodine, Washington State Communist Party USA chair, dispels a widespread myth propagated by the US ruling class that under socialism everyone will make the exact same amount of money.

CPUSA: End the Iraq War

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The CPUSA took part in actions across the country marking the 5th anniversary of the the Iraq war. End the War now! 4,000 troops dead is too many.

The CPUSA and the Civil Rights Movement

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Long-time Party member Danny Rubin makes the case, citing not-widely-known evidence and his own personal experiences at that time, that the CPUSA had a significant impact on the struggle for civil rights and African American equality.

Winter Soldier Hearings: Live!

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Watch the Iraq Veterans Against the War "Winter Soldier" hearings live video streaming!

Winter Soldier Preview

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Check out this preview for the IVAW "Winter Soldier" Hearings.

Weathering the Storm: the economic recession

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Last weeks data on unemployment is the latest confirmation that the economy is going south. Nothing that the federal government or Federal Reserve Bank has done so far has contained a widening and spreading economic recession. The economic downturn that was triggered by the collapse of the housing bubble and the seizing up of credit and money markets is winding its way to nearly every sector of the economy and to every region of the country.

Summer Youth Elections Camp! (Coming Soon)

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Stay tuned to apply for the Summer Youth Elections Camp!

The website for Youth Voter Collective will be up soon at http://youthvotercollective.org. In the mean time view the camp commercial!

On July 29 through August 5th, the Youth Voter Collective will host a training camp for young people who are interested in learning how to be more effective organizers during an election. The camp will be in St Louis, Missouri, and it will include non-partisan workshop sessions as well as real campaign experience!

The registration is only $50, and covers housing and a portion of your meals.

For more info go to:
yclusa.org!

Communist Party USA Celebrates Paul Robeson

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Communist Party of the United States of America as part of African American History Month honors the life of Paul Robeson. He was an actor, singer, football player, lawyer, and a civil rights activist.

Opinions on Fidel Castro's resignation

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

The following are opinions from members of The Young Communist League, and the Communist Party USA on Fidel Castro�s resignation and impact.

Youtube just honored this video - it's #50 in the "news and politics" section of youtube.com, and climbing! Click here, then "favorite" this video to make sure more people see it.

Libero Della Piana: on MLK and his legacy

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

As part of a series of Black History Month conversations, Libero Della Piana, Chair of the New York State Communist Party, speaks about the radical legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Della Piana references King's famous "Beyond Vietnam" Speech made at The Riverside Church in Manhattan on April 4, 1967 where he called for "revolution of values" and an end to the U.S. war in Vietnam. He also refers to King's final book "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?" which called for a guaranteed national income.

Super Tuesday: Focus On What Matters Most

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Others have said and will say this: history is being made in the 2008 election battle. But that doesn�t make it any less true.

The first thing to talk about is the tremendous excitement and engagement of people in this election. Voter turnout is breaking records. People went to vote in the primaries almost as if it were the general election. And not just out of party loyalty or a sense of duty, but because they wanted to, they were excited, and they wanted to make their opinion part of what�s happening.

Jarvis Tyner: Black History and Democracy

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

February is Black History Month. Communists have always emphasized the importance of the African American people to the struggles for basic social change in this country from Slavery to Civil Rights to today. This series of video interviews and commentaries by leaders of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) reflect on the legacy and power of the Black Freedom Struggle.

First in the series is a brief commentary by CPUSA Executive Vice-Chair Jarvis Tyner on the importance of Black History Month today.

Response to Bush's 2008 State of the Union Address

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

We heard the same old lies, the cheap applause lines, the idle boasting, and the empty rhetoric coming from Bush once again in his State of the Union Address. But this time it seemed more like a final curtain call of a washed up actor who nearly everyone now realizes never should have stepped foot on the stage.

Sam Webb Interview: Democracy and the 2008 elections

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

The CPUSA Internet Department interviews Sam Webb about the question of democracy and the 2008 elections.

We ask the questions:
1) Does the CPUSA support democracy?
2) What is the CPUSA's opinion of the 2008 elections?
3) What difference will the 2008 elections make?