CPUSA Current Issues

Declaraci�n del Partido Comunista de los Estados Unidos Sobre la Situaci�n en Honduras

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Communist Party statement on the situation in Honduras

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Manuel Zelaya, the legitimate president of Honduras, has made a specific request to the Obama administration to increase pressure on the illegal regime of Roberto Micheletti, which was installed after a coup d�etat on the morning of June 28 of this year. Zelaya has asked the Obama administration to increase diplomatic and economic pressure on the illegitimate regime by taking actions targeting the main culprits. This happens at a critical moment when the talks mediated by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias have not progressed due to the intransigence of the coup regime, and when mass protest in Honduras has reached a peak with a general strike and with a growing mass movement in the streets to restore Mr. Zelaya, who is encamped on the Honduras-Nicaragua border, to the presidency.

The coup regime is isolated worldwide, but hangs on because it expects to be able to draw on material resources from the US, in spite of President Obama�s strong statement against the coup. The US ultra-right, led by figures such as Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL), and supported by strong business, political media and military networks in the United States, are doing all they can to throw a lifeline to the illegal Micheletti regime. Their hope seems to be to keep the regime in power long enough that the scheduled November elections in Honduras (which Micheletti may move up) can take place under repressive conditions in which supporters of Zelaya�s program of progressive social and labor reforms can not openly campaign without risking jail or violence, and thus can not possibly win. Meanwhile, Micheletti�s de-facto government is increasing repression against labor, peasant, student and other opponents, with reports of several new deaths in the last two days.

The CPUSA agrees that it is necessary to ratchet up the pressure on the de-facto regime, and calls for the following actions:

We should contact the White House and the State Department to demand that the US government respond to President Zelaya�s request by taking the following immediate steps:

*Cancel US visas for the top military and political leaders of the coup.

*Freeze bank accounts in the US belonging to coup leaders as requested by Zelaya.

*Remove US personnel from the military base at Soto Cano, cease all coordination with the coup government�s armed forces, and expel Honduran officers currently being trained at the School of the Americas in Fort Benning Georgia.

*We should demand an end to the activities in support of the coup government by the International Republican Institute and other governmental and non-governmental organizations in the United States who have a heavy responsibility for the current situation.

Further, we should be contacting our members of Congress to ask that they sign on as co sponsors and work for the passage of House Resolution 630, which denounces the coup d�etat and asks the government to take measures to restore the constitutional order in Honduras. This resolution, introduced by Congressman Bill DeLaHunt (D-MA) has 40 cosponsors; this number has to be greatly increased.

Finally, the AFL-CIO, US Steelworkers and Local 10 of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have led the way in calling for the restoral of Zelaya and the constitutional order in Honduras. We should build on these initiatives by getting statements and actions in support from other unions, faith based organizations, and civic and community organizations of every description so as to build a massive solidarity movement with the Honduran people here in the United States.

Here is the contact information:

Congressional Switchboard: 202-224-3121

White House: 202-456-1111

State Department: 202-647-4000

To follow the progress of HR 630, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/ and type �HR630� in the webpage search engine. Choose "Bill Number" as the search option.

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La Jornada coverage of letter from Zelaya to Obama (translation into English)

ZELAYA ASKS THE UNTIED STATES [TO TAKE] CONCRETE MEASURES TO RE-ESTABLISH ORDER IN HONDURAS (La Jornada online, July 26 2009, translation by Emile Schepers)

Rights violations and killings, reasons to increase pressure, says the head of state.

FROM THE EDITORIAL [BOARD]

The President of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, today asked the US head of state, Barack Obama, to adopt concrete measures to restore the constitutional order in the Central American country. The leader, who was expelled by a coup d�etat, asked that the United States prohibit bank transactions and cancel US visas of those �directly responsible for my kidnapping and the interruption of the legal order in my country�.

On Friday, the US State Department criticized the brief return of Zelaya to Honduras by calling it �reckless and premature�.

Zelaya sent Obama a list of names of individuals to whom he asked the United States to apply such restrictions. They are: General Romeo Vasquez Velasquez, head of the armed forces; Miguel Angel Garcia Padget, commander in chief of the army, and Juan Pablo Rodriguez, commander of the navy. Also included are the de facto president and former president of the Congress, Roberto Micheletti, the attorney general Luis Alberto Rubi and the chief prosecutor Rosa America Miranda.

Zelaya claims that those persons had key roles in planning and execution of the coup d�etat of June 28 and later ignored the calls of the international community for the constitutional head of state to be restored to office.

The letter to Obama indicates that the deterioration of human rights in Honduras, which has resulted in the extrajudicial murder of several leaders of people�s movements who were opposed to the coup, is a reason for the United States and other countries to increase pressure on the de-facto regime.

�We believe that the measures we are asking for from the US administration will exercise direct pressure on the executors of the coup without having a negative impact on the people of Honduras� said Enrique Reina, Minister of Communications in Zelaya�s government and the new ambassador to the United States designated by the constitutional president.

Statement by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney on the Coup in Honduras

June 30, 2009

The AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with our sister organizations of Honduras, the national trade union centrals -- the Unitary Central of Honduran Workers (CUTH), the Confederation of Honduran Workers (CTH) and the General Workers Central (CGT) -- as well as with the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (TUCA), representing over 45 million workers of this hemisphere, in condemning the military coup that resulted in the illegal ouster of democratically-elected President Manuel Zelaya.

The AFL-CIO denounces this unconscionable attack on the fundamental rights and liberties of the Honduran people. The recent internal conflict relating to the proposed constitutional referendum cannot in any way justify the extra-constitutional measures undertaken by the armed forces, which were later ratified by the Honduran congress when it voted to depose President Zelaya and install Congressman Roberto Micheletti immediately following the coup. These measures are a flagrant violation of the most basic democratic principles and of the rule of law.

The AFL-CIO calls on the United States government and the international community, particularly the Organization of American States and the United Nations, not only to condemn the coup and withhold recognition of the current government, but to make every effort to help achieve the restitution of constitutional order and the reinstatement of the democratically elected president.

We have already received eyewitness reports that the thousands of people from civil society organizations, including trade unions, who assembled to demand that democratic order be restored and the president returned, have been tear-gassed by the armed forces. Several have been injured and dozens have been arrested. We call on the United States Government to also take all measures within its diplomatic powers to ensure that all Honduran civilians, and particularly trade unionists and social activists denouncing the coup, are safe and secure and will not be victimized by violence and repression.

Statement of WORKERS UNITING on Honduras

Workers Uniting Statement Condemning Coup in Honduras

Workers Uniting, representing 3.5 million workers in North America, the UK and Ireland, unequivocally condemns the military coup and kidnapping of the democratically elected President of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya. President Zelaya was working to free his country from decades of hunger and poverty until he was abruptly thwarted in these efforts by the Honduran military.
This military coup is an illegal attempt to use armed force to overturn the course of democracy and social progress chosen by the Honduran people at the polls, and we call upon the nations of the world, and especially the U.S., UK and Canada, to officially declare the seizure of power by the military in Honduras a �military coup� and to act accordingly. In the case of the U.S., this means withholding all military assistance unless and until President Zelaya is returned to power.

Meanwhile, the military and coup conspirators are trying to suppress popular demonstrations by unions and other social groups by violence and arrests; are illegally shutting down critical news outlets; establishing a blanket military presence and setting illegal curfews. We condemn these acts as well, and call upon the Honduran military to respect the human rights of all, including those demonstrating for a peaceful return to civilian and constitutional rule.
We join the OAS and UN in condemning the military seizure of power in Honduras as a giant step backward for the Western Hemisphere, and an act which simply cannot be tolerated. We therefore call upon our respective governments to take all peaceful, diplomatic measures to ensure the return of President Zelaya to his rightful place as President of Honduras. We further support the efforts of the OAS, UN and other Latin American leaders to accompany President Zelaya back to Honduras on Thursday, July 2, 2009, and call upon others to join them in this effort.

Leo W. Gerard, USW International President
Ken Neumann, USW Canadian National Director
Derek Simpson, Unite the Union Joint General Secretary
Tony Woodley, United the Union Joint General Secretary

Statements of Latin American Working Group, Washington Office on Latin America and School of the Americas Watch on Honduras can be found at their websites at:

Lawg.org
Wola.org
Soaw.org

Statement in Spanish

Finances and the Current Crisis: How did we get here and what is the way out?

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

If there were such a thing as a perfect economic storm, I would say we are close to it.

The housing crisis continues and shows no sign of ending; credit and money markets are either churning or freezing up; the stock market is gyrating; unemployment is leaping upward (sharply so in the communities of the nationally and racially oppressed); poverty is up and wages are down; oil and food prices are climbing; the value of the dollar is falling sharply compared to other currencies; the level of indebtedness is astronomical and will be difficult to unwind in the near term. And we sit on the edge of a financial collapse with all the accompanying dislocation and hardship that it would bring.

Ramming through the bailout

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

As the Bush administration attempts to ram a bailout package of nearly one trillion dollars through Congress, it begins to feel like Colonel Sanders asking the public to trust him to take care of the chickens.

If it weren�t so damn serious, there would be something almost comical about it. Here we have the White House, which has squandered trillions of dollars over eight years, and its point man, Hank Paulson, fresh from 38 years of gaming the financial system while working at Goldman Sachs, insisting that Congressional leaders hand over a trillion dollars to them with no debate and no strings attached.

Barney Smith, not Smith Barney

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

The shockwaves from the financial crisis have left working class families in every part of the country in a state of great worry and fear.

Over $100 billion of public money has been spent to bail out huge financial corporations while millions of people are losing their homes, losing their health care, losing their pensions, losing their jobs and losing college loans. Those who have been paid the least, African American, Latino and women workers, are losing the most.

Articles and Resources on the Economic Crisis

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

The week of September 15, 2008 has been a dramatic and unprecedented period in the world of high finance. The economic crisis is not over despite what some pundits and politicians have claimed. A series of government interventions have changed the map of banking and finance.

CPUSA Statement on the China Olympics

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Beijing Olympics represent a vision of the kind of future for which the Communist Party USA strives: a world where people from hundreds of countries come together peacefully to enjoy a common cause.

205 states will participate in the Olympic games, many of whom are in conflict with each other. Iraq and the United States, Israel and Palestine, Russia and Georgia, the D.R. Congo and Rwanda, Sudan and Chad: All of these nations and dozens more will be part of a single, peaceful event.

Election 2008

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

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American Axle workers face big pay cuts with new contract

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

In This Newsletter:
American Axle workers face big pay cuts
Action Alerts: Chinese workers; Working Woman Survey
Zimbabwe Labor Leaders Arrested
Indian Workers hunger strike enters second week
Clean Car Wash Campaign
Jobs with Justice Conference
Crandall Canyon Cover-up
Election 2008: McCain Revealed kicks into high gear, new endorsements
Union Jobs (still more needed!)

Communist party membership no longer a fireable offence in California

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

McClatchy newspapers
guardian.co.uk, Friday May 16 2008

The California Senate yesterday passed legislation that would delete membership in the Communist party as a reason for firing a public employee, a Cold War-era prohibition intended to root out communists.

Democratic Senator Alan Lowenthal called communism a "failed system," and said his bill - Senate Bill 1322 - was intended to protect "the constitutional freedoms that we have fought so valiantly for," including freedom of political affiliation.

to view full article click: guardian.co.uk

Comrade: Commies coming?

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

A red resurgence

You bet your babushka, baby. But now, the red menace is kind of green.

Matt Kennard
Columbia News Service

May 11 2008

NEW YORK -- The decor inside the national headquarters of the Communist Party USA, or CPUSA, is more Macy's than Marx. Glass walls rise from the floor to form state-of-the-art work spaces, nontoxic linseed oil burnishes the work surfaces, and biodegradable blue carpet is underfoot. Colorful paintings by the renowned artists Boris Taslitzky and Alejandro Romero, depicting the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps and working-class struggle, dot the walls of the expansive open-plan office. Inside their transparent cubicles, the 21-strong staff tap away on Apple Macs and sip Starbucks coffee.

The complete article can be viewed at:OrlandoSentinel.com

People's Weekly World Launches New Websites

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Our fraternal newspaper, the People's Weekly World, has redesigned their website, http://pww.org. It now features daily online articles, multimedia, and even a blog!

We hope you'll consider making the PWW/NM your daily home for progressive news and views.

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.

May Day: Finding it's Way Back Home

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

I�ve always wanted a button that reads, �Workers of the world unite, back by popular demand� � almost as long as I�ve wanted one that says, �May Day, made in the USA.�

May Day 2008 would have been a great time for both.

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)."

Dynamic Magazine Spring 2008 Double Issue!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dynamic is the magazine of the Young Communist League USA. It includes art, politics, and culture written by youth, for youth.

The 2008 Spring Double issues includes articles about the youth impact on the 2008 elections, youth participation in unions, the writer's strike and its impact on a family that struggled through it, and much more!

UNITY & THE STRUGGLE OF POLITICS

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Erica Smiley's Bi-Annual Report to the National Council
April 12-13, 2008; Chicago, IL

POLITICAL CLIMATE

There are so many things I could talk about right now with regards to the state of education, jobs, housing, and the on-going occupation in Iraq. But these days it would be difficult to mention these things without first discussing the 2008 elections.

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?

Global Warming - The Communist Solution (Party Builder 04.18.2008)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

In this Issue:

Global Warming: The Communist Solution
Solidarity Pack - PWW Special Offer!
PWW on the Picket Line in Detroit

Labor Upfront - April 21, 2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

In this issue:

ILWU Calls for May Day Work Stoppages Against the War
Action Alerts: FLOC, No Colombia FTA
Another important step towards global unionism
Iranian TU finally released
Loss of factory jobs=more on food stamps
Week of action unites students, workers
Unions challenge Bush �no match� plan
Join McCain Revealed team
Union Jobs (still more needed!)

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.

Springfield, MO Sheriff talks about killing communists

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Published in the Springfield, MO "News-Leader":

Thirty-year-old Tony Pecinovsky, a 10-year member of the party living in St. Louis, called Merritt's comment "mind-boggling."

"It is unfortunate that one person's sense of patriotism leads them to talk of murder while ours leads us to fight for peace and democracy and equality and health care and education."

New Times, New Opportunities

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

"The clearest expression of this developing movement pivots around the candidacy of Barack Obama, whose inspirational message and politics have captured the imagination of millions. So much so that many commentators and politicians use the words 'transformational' or 'transforming' to describe his candidacy � that is, a candidacy capable of assembling a broad people�s majority to reconfigure the terms and terrain of politics in this country in a fundamental way."

A Labor and People's Landslide is Necessary and Possible

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

"A landslide vote that changes control of the White House and improves the balance of forces in the House and Senate and in the states will create a new political dynamic in our country and the possibility to win gains far beyond the current platform of either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton."

March 2008, NC report on Party and press building

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

At the March 2008 NC meeting, Elena Mora, Director of Organizing, presented the following report about building the Party.

Communist Party of India vows fight on food prices

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

PWW Editor Teresa Albano is blogging from India, where she is attending the conventions of the Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India (Marxist) representing the Communist Party USA. The Communist parties hold seats in the national Parliament and lead the governments in three of India�s states.

Communist Party of India-Marxist meets

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

COIMBATORE, India � In a city at the center of India�s textile industry � one that is full of working class history and struggle � the Communist Party of India (Marxist) concluded its six-day congress April 3 with a mass rally of close to 200,000 people.

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:

Landslide: Sweep Republicans from Power in November

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

"At its quarterly national committee meeting this past weekend, the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) called for a landslide in the November 4th elections to defeat John McCain and strengthening the Democratic Party majorities in Congress."

Reprinted from Political Affairs magazine.

US Communist Party backs Indian Left on Indo-US ties

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Coimbatore (PTI): The Left parties in India on Sunday got a shot in the arm in their opposition to the strategic tie-up with the United States, with an American communist leader saying Washington's plan for Asia was to "pit one country against another" and isolate China.

Read the entire article here

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.

California senator introduces bill to drop Cold War anti-communist laws

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The San Jose Mercury News reports that a state senator in California has introduced a bill there to remove the grossly undemocratic laws on the books that allow schools to fire teachers for being members of the Communist Party USA. Read the entire article here

Party Builder March 28 2008

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

In this Issue:

* The Challenges of Growth - And Youth
* Listen To Voices of Our Party
* 2008 Fundraising Plans
* JwJ Conference

CPUSA Labor Secretary on Arkansas Talk Radio

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Scott Marshall, Labor Director of the Communist Party USA, appeared on Arkansas Talk Radio, KARN 102.9. In this 15 minute segment, he spoke about the Communist Party USA, the current economic crisis, a green economy, and much more.

Party Builder - March 21 2008

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

In this Issue:

* Oregon club
* Fresh "Agitprop"
* 2008 Electoral Policy and more...
* NC meeting, stay tuned
* Top Ten Reasons To Vote

CPUSA 2008 Electoral Policy

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

While we do not endorse any particular candidates, we do endorse and join in the anti-Bush/anti-right wing sentiments that are driving so many people to activism.

CPUSA members mark 5th anniversary of the war

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

On March 19th, 2008, Communist Party USA districts, clubs, and members joined tens of thousands of Americans in marking the 5th anniversary of the war with protest and vigil.

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.

Call for Ceasefire

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

We call on our government to engage seriously and urgently in efforts to bring about a just peace based on two states, Israel and Palestine. It is the only solution for the people of Israel, Palestine and the U.S.

Organized Labor and the Green Economy

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

In This Edition:

Labor Calls for a Green Economy
A Union at a Toyota Plant?
DC Sick Days
American Axle update
HR 676 and Labor update
AFL-CIO Launches "McCain Revealed"
News from the Labor Commission
Union Jobs (still more needed!)

Changing America

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Labor�s campaign for the right to organize, and coalition organizing by peace and community groups for such needs as �not-for-profit� universal health care, affordable housing, equal quality public education, safe, clean energy and green job creation are at the heart of achieving a change of course in our country.

Call Congress Now! Party Builder March 14 2008

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

In this Issue:

Call Congress! Stop anti-immigrant legislation
Club conference guidelines
PWW Subscription Campaign
Teleconference class
Clubs help build anti-war events

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!

Women's History Month: Emma Tenayuca

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Emma Tenayuca was a resident and radical militant of San Antonio�s working class west side. Her political formation was shaped, if not heavily influenced, by her early exposure to frequent political rallies and fiery speeches which took place at the Plaza del Zacate with the backdrop of the Great Depression and the early years of nearby Mexico�s revolutionary government.

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.

The 5th Anniversary of the War in Iraq

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Communist Party USA joins several other organizations in marking the 5th anniversary of the war in Iraq with mass direct action, hearing screenings, congressional lobbying, and more.

International Women's Day

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Women�s Equality Commission of the CPUSA extends warmest greetings to the women and girls of the world on International Women�s Day 2008.

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.

The CPUSA celebrates Women's History Month

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The CPUSA proudly celebrates Women's History Month. We will be highlighting the progressive role woman have played in the world as well as the oppression women have faced through a series of articles and videos throughout the month of March.

Political Affairs Editor on NPR

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Joe Sims, editor of the Communist Party's magazine "Political Affairs" will be interviewed live on NPR on Friday, Feb. 28th at 10AM central time. You can listen to it online at http://www.wdetfm.org/detroittoday/

Labor Upfront - Strike Alert!

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

The United Auto Workers struck American
Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday when no deal was reached on a new labor pact. The largest proportion of American Axle parts are for GM�s pickups and SUVs. Affected are more than 3,600 workers in plants in Michigan and New York.

Black History Month: Henry Winston and the African American Freedom Struggle

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Strategy for a Black Agenda first came out in 1973. The book was and remains a fundamental contribution to the struggle. The issues that Henry Winston raised centered on the unity of the class and national questions.

Reprinted from Political Affairs Magazine, the magazine of the Communist Party USA.

Labor Upfront - Special Edition

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Getting carried away with your own rhetoric is rarely a good thing. Tom Buffenbarger, president of the Machinists' union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), did just that in a “warm-up” speech for Hillary Clinton the night of the Wisconsin primary win by Barack Obama.

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.

Labor Upfront - Feb 18 2008

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

In this edition:

- Colombia Free Trade: Just say no to murderers
- Action Alert: �Shame on Elaine� campaign
- Striking Mexican Miners update
- MI fights misclassification
- The economic stimulus fight isn�t over yet
- Smithfield Foods Update
- Election 08 update
- Union Jobs (More Needed!)

"A Gigantic Battle in 2008" on You Tube Part 1 and Part 2

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Joelle Fishman's report to the Communist Party USA National Committee on the 2008 elections. The report centers around the issues involved in the elections and the possibilities it presents for moving forward the people's struggles.

A Gigantic Battle in 2008 PowerPoint

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

In 2008 the elections for President and Congress could change the political map in our country. Shatter right-wing Republican political control of the South, end right-wing political dominance of rural America, create big new possibilities for workers to join and organize unions and give new voice to the disenfranchised. The 2008 elections could usher in a new grass roots people�s politics in our nation.

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Stop the escalation! Call the House of Representatives!

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

Congress will debate a non-binding resolution opposing the escalation next week. We urge all clubs to immediately organize calls to their members of the House of Representatives. Call the congressional switchboard (202) 224-3121 to reach your congressperson.

US/Vietnamese Communist Parties Meet To Strengthen Ties

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST

HA NOI � Nong Duc Manh, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, welcomed the leader of the US Communist Party in Ha Noi yesterday, discussing ways for the Vietnamese and American parties to promote bilateral relations.

New Orleans�Two Months After Katrina: Impressions of the Devastation and Fightback

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Report to CPUSA National Board. Two months after our nation�s worst disaster on the Gulf Coast hundreds of thousands are still displaced and homeless... I spent a day and a half in New Orleans and a day in Baton Rouge...these are impressions based on what I saw, the interviews I conducted, and what information I gathered from local radio, newspapers and TV.

Communist Party, USA Demands Full Federal Support For Katrina Victims

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EST

Hurricane Katrina has inflicted an immense and unspeakable tragedy on the people of the Gulf Coast. The situation grows worse by the hour. The Mayor of New Orleans estimates that thousands have died and as many as 100,000 may still be trapped in the flooded city. Without food or drinkable water, time is running out for these men, women and children.

The Communist Party, USA expresses its fullest sympathy and solidarity with all the people who are suffering from the effects of the hurricane, especially the infants, children and seniors, who are the most vulnerable...

Endorsement of the Employee Free Choice Act

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EST

The 28th National Convention of the Communist Party, USA unanimously endorsed the Employee Free Choice Act (H.R. 1696 and S. 842) that would help 57 million U.S. workers gain a union....

Communist Party Statement on Karl Rove

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EST

The Communist Party, USA calls for Karl Rove to be fired and prosecuted. Working people have more than enough reasons for removing Rove from the government and putting him on trial, and several are sufficient even for the Republican Party.

Rove is now under fire for his role in defending and covering up lies which the Bush Administration used to build support for their invasion and occupation of Iraq. Rove launched an immoral attack on public officials who would not bear false witness in support of Bush�s illegal operations. Rove not only lied in public; he violated U.S. law and testified falsely to a grand jury....

Statement by the Communist Party, USA on the attacks in London

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EST

The Communist Party, USA condemns the series of bomb attacks in London. We condemn all terrorist acts targeting civilians with violence, whether conducted by individuals, governments or groups. The number of casualties is as yet unknown, but the devastation and loss of human life of every race, religion and nationality is severe. Today�s attack should be treated as a criminal act and not as an excuse for further war, attacks on civil liberties and military aggression.

Labor in the Era of Capitalist Globalization

Thu, 09 Jun 2005 00:00:00 EST

Capitalist globalization has to be met with international labor solidarity. ... This fight has many fronts. In the first place US labor has to be won to a bigger vision of its place and role in global labor. Leo Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers union said a profound thing in this regard at the steelworkers convention last month. �We cannot survive as an island of prosperity in a sea of misery.� That applies on many levels. It applies to all the unorganized workers in this country and to all those in deep poverty. It applies to workers and the poor around the world who are victims of global capitalism and imperialist war. Our vision has to be bigger, we have to see ourselves as a component of global labor that will rise only as workers and their families rise everywhere in the world.

Lies and Theft�the Attack on Social Security

Mon, 31 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST

Financially, social security is sound for the indefinite future, and it would even be possible to increase benefits. The attack on social security is a ruling class attempt to realize immediate and long-term profits, and also to shift the ideological climate decisively to the right.Expanded from a report to the National Board of the Communist Party, USA, January 6, 2005

Labor united against the Bush agenda

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Opinion

Labor was at the heart of an incredible people�s coalition to defeat George Bush and the ultra-right wing of the Republican Party. And labor remains at the heart of keeping that coalition together and fighting back against the Bush agenda. (First published in People's Weekly World Newspaper)

On the death of Yasser Arafat

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Communist Party USA expresses its deep sorrow on the death of Yasser Arafat, the decades-long leader and larger-than-life symbol of the Palestinian people�s quest for justice, human rights, self-determination and statehood.

In three key states, labor takes stock

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

After a hard-fought battle, Minnesota voters gave their state to John Kerry, but they also reshaped the balance of power in the state Capitol by trouncing a score of Republican state legislators.

We have our work cut out for us

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Editorial

This is a deeply divided country. Out of some 114 million votes, George W. Bush garnered just over 3 million more than John Kerry. Bush will claim a mandate for his extremist agenda. Hell, he claimed a mandate when he grabbed the White House in 2000 by one Supreme Court justice vote. But the reality is at least half the country is against him.

No mandate for Bush agenda

Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON � Bruised but unbowed by labor�s failure to oust George W. Bush in the Nov. 2 election, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney told a news conference here that the movement will �fight like hell� to stop Bush�s ultra-right agenda in his second term. click here for Spanish text

The Most Important Battle of Our Lives

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Report to International Conference of Communist & Workers Parties, given on behalf of the CPUSA in Athens, Greece, 8 - 10, October, 2004. "As we meet here in Athens, the US is in the middle of a gigantic electoral contest... back home, it is seen as perhaps the greatest and most important battle of our lives."

The Republican campaign to suppress the Black vote

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 EST

The Republican Party and the right wing are waging a well-financed campaign to weaken and destroy the impact of the African American vote. This campaign is in direct violation of the Voting Rights Act (1965) and the principle of one person, one vote. It is one of the clearest examples of the racist nature of the Bush administration.

Elections '04 - Report to the National Board

Sat, 26 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EST

The countdown is 125 days from today to November 2nd when our country will elect a new president, senate, house of representatives and state legislatures. Mobilization is at a high level.

Stop the FTAA, On to Miami!

Thu, 25 Sep 2003 00:00:00 EST

Thousands will be marching in the streets of Miami, Florida, during the week of Nov. 17-21, protesting the proposed Free Trade Agreement of the Americas (FTAA). They will pour into Miami from all over the country and from all over the world. The protesters will be trade unionists, anti-globalization activists, environmentalists, family farmers, religious activists, civil and human rights activists. Thousands will come to Miami to make their voices heard at a meeting of trade ministers from around the Americas.

The movements against war and capitalist globalization

Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

We are sincerely thankful to the Communist Party of Greece for once again hosting this vital meeting of fraternal Parties and for the opportunity to share thoughts and learn from our collective experience so that we may heighten our unity in action.

CPUSA National Committee Resolution on the 2004 Elections

Thu, 10 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

The Communist Party USA meeting in New York City June 28-29, 2003 concluded that the most urgent task facing the working class and its allies in the next 17 months is mobilizing a broad people's coalition to defeat George W. Bush and the ultra-right Republicans in the 2004 elections.

Push Bush Out the Door in 2004

Wed, 09 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

As the seemingly endless lies and betrayals of the Bush administration come into the light of day, the insidious nature of the right-wing agenda is becoming more widely understood. Many national leaders now speak of the intent of the Bushites to bankrupt government; dismantle every public entity from education to Medicare; destroy union representation, civil rights and civil liberties; appropriate the spoils of the earth and dominate the entire world.

We are living in dangerous times

Wed, 09 Jul 2003 00:00:00 EST

Our country and the world are going through an exceedingly dangerous period. I suppose one could imagine a more ominous time, but I can�t think of one. We have fought two wars in the space of six months and two bloody, costly, and coercive occupations have followed. No exit strategy is under consideration in either Afghanistan or Iraq.

The Meaning of May Day

Wed, 07 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

May Day, much like other holidays, is an occasion to break bread with family and friends in a festive atmosphere. Who in their right mind could be against that? What makes May Day different from other holidays is that it hasn�t been drained of its meaning and commercialized by corporate interests.

The 2004 Elections are Pivotal to Save Our Country and the World

Wed, 07 May 2003 00:00:00 EST

Some are saying that the never-ending war policy may render Bush unbeatable in 2004. In reality, the Bush administration and the Congressional Republicans are very vulnerable. Their defeat is of the greatest importance for the future of our country and the world.

Does the Bush administration support the troops?

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

In the March 25 Chicago Sun-Times, columnist Mary Mitchell had the absolute gall to accuse those who do not support this war of not supporting the military men and women, many just teenagers, who have been deployed to Iraq.

The best support for the troops is to bring them home

Mon, 07 Apr 2003 00:00:00 EST

Since the start of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Bush administration and its supporters in the media have been working overtime perpetuating an old myth that protesting a war is unpatriotic and against our troops whose lives are on the line. Nothing could be further from the truth. The U.S. people have a patriotic duty to object to the rogue-nation policies of George W. Bush and his �Republican Guards.�

Americans say NO to preemptive war

Mon, 31 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON � Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) told a protest rally in San Francisco a few weeks ago that George W. Bush has �awakened a sleeping giant,� the worldwide movement to stop his doctrine of unilateral, preemptive war on Iraq.

Bush brings U.S. into illegal, unnecessary war

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

With layer upon layer of misrepresentation, exaggeration, and outright lies, George W. Bush and his war cabinet have recklessly flung our nation into an illegitimate, illegal, and unnecessary war.

A turning point in human history

Sat, 15 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

We are at a rare moment in human history. Politics has become the overriding passion of hundreds of millions and the halls of political power have been transformed into sites where vast political and social forces collide in a battle over the future. As an activist in the trade union movement said to me only a few days ago, �The world has become politicized.�

White House demand undermines UN

Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:00:00 EST

For the past seven months, the United Nations Security Council has been proceeding on the assumption that its sole objective was to disarm the Iraqi regime of weapons of mass destruction, not to overthrow it.

For a world without war, millions must imagine and act

Mon, 24 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

I wasn�t surprised to hear that the crew on the space shuttle Columbia enjoyed listening to John Lennon�s �Imagine.� Looking at our beautiful and fragile planet from space must evoke a deep feeling � a feeling that Imagine captures so poignantly � of the oneness of life and the overarching necessity of safeguarding world peace.

Powell at UN caught in web of lies

Wed, 19 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

NEW YORK � The Bush administration faced a widening credibility gap in its efforts to convince the world that a war to remove Saddam Hussein is imperative even if 100,000 Iraqis die in the Pentagon�s �Shock and Awe� war scenario.

Labor Today: New Strengths, New Challenges

Wed, 05 Feb 2003 00:00:00 EST

A lot has happened in the world since the last time we had a major discussion of the labor movement in the National Board. In preparation for our National Convention in 2001, we had quite an extensive and lively discussion of a new Labor Program for our Party.

2002 ELECTIONS: No Mandate For The Ultra Right

Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:00:00 EST

At the beginning of the 2002 election cycle, we set three inter-related goals for ourselves: 1) to play a part toward defeat of the ultra-right; 2) to build political independence; and 3) to build the Communist Party at the grass roots.

March and Rally Against the War: December 14

Thu, 05 Dec 2002 00:00:00 EST

On December 14, 2002 thousands of youth will hit the streets of Harlem and Washington Heights to let our voices be heard. Uptowh Youth for Peace and Justice recognizes the urgency of opposing this war, which would represent not only an attack on the innocent people of Iraq, but also on our communities at home.

Brazil Turns Left: Another World is Possible

Tue, 03 Dec 2002 00:00:00 EST

Come hear Luis Fernandes', of the Communist Party of Brazil, analysis of what Lula's victory represents, the alliance that made it possible, and his projections of what comes next!

Baltimore, MD Monday, December 9 Stony Run Friends Meeting House 5116 N. Charles St.
Cambridge, MA Tuesday December 10, Cambridge YWCA in the Silva Room 7 Temple Street Central Square.
Chicago, IL Thursday, December 12, Hot House 31 E. Balbo.
Oakland, Ca Friday, December 13, YWCA of Oakland 1515 Webster St.
Los Angeles, CA Saturday, December 14, Los Angeles Workers Center 1251 S. St.
Andrews Place
New York, NY Sunday, December 15, Martin Luther King Labor Center Auditorium,
310 w. 43rd st.

Advancing the Struggle for Peace and Progress

Tue, 26 Nov 2002 00:00:00 EST

After months of intense activity, a broad people�s movement came up just a little short at the ballot box on November 5. What would have been a breathtaking victory, especially given the unfavorable political atmosphere and circumstances, turned into a victory for the Bush administration and the Republican Party.

Threat to Humanity - Bush�s New Military Doctrine

Tue, 22 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

Three weeks ago the Bush administration announced a new strategic-military
policy, titled, �The National Security Strategy of the United States,� which,
to put it bluntly, is a promissory note for unending and calamitous war.

Report on 2002 Elections

Wed, 02 Oct 2002 00:00:00 EST

The results of the 2002 elections are not in the bag for the Bush Republicans. It would be a fatal mistake to come to that conclusion at this critical moment, six weeks before Election Day. The Bush Republicans are engaging in tactics of desperation. This election is too close to call as of today.

Women gear up for 2002 elections

Sat, 29 Jun 2002 00:00:00 EST

Pledge to �link arms� vs. Right

ST. PAUL, Minn. � The nearly 1,000 delegates and guests to the National Organization for Women�s (NOW) annual conference, held here June 21-23, are united to make a difference in the 2002 elections, at the ballot box and in the streets. The participants, who came from 42 states and the District of Columbia, agreed that the 2002 elections are the main arena for the defense and advancement of women�s equality.

Vote to Defeat the Right-Wing on Nov.

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:00:00 EST

This report will focus on our three-part strategy in this year's election: to defeat the Republican ultra-right; to build political independence; and to make a turn in the Party so that building the clubs is at the center of our work.

Drive launched to defend civil liberties liberties

Sat, 15 Jun 2002 00:00:00 EST

CRYSTAL CITY, Va. � The Bush administration is moving with lightning speed to expand FBI spying and intimidation using the �war on terrorism� as a pretext, civil liberties leaders warned last week. They urged a grassroots campaign to defend Constitutional rights.

Rep. Conyers condemns Ashcroft 'war on freedom'

Sat, 08 Jun 2002 00:00:00 EST

Defenders of the Bill of Rights charged this week that Attorney General John Ashcroft�s new FBI guidelines, announced May 30, open the door for wider FBI spying on law-abiding people, spreading fear and intimidation while doing nothing to curb terrorism.

Bush-Putin pact increases nuke danger

Thu, 30 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

The U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty, signed May 24 with much fanfare in the Kremlin, actually moves the world closer to nuclear weapons use, peace activists warn. Pentagon warhawks are the main beneficiaries of the agreement, Bruce Gagnon, coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, told the World. �We should not be fooled by this treaty,� he said.

AFL-CIO maps big 2002 election drive

Sat, 25 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

NEW YORK � AFL-CIO President John Sweeney told reporters that the May 22 decision of the federation�s General Board to increase financial support for the federation�s Labor 2002 election campaign is propelled by the issues facing working families. �Real life examples of the last year � the Enron scandal, the squandering of the federal budget on a tax cut for the rich, the President�s plan to privatize Social Security, his drive to expand trade negotiating authority and historic unemployment � are proof that working people need a strong voice in politics to shift the balance of power in Washington away from business and back to workers,� said Sweeney.

Carter in Cuba: 'End U.S. embargo'

Tue, 21 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

In a speech on Cuban TV May 14, former President Jimmy Carter called for an end to the U.S. blockade against Cuba. His remarks came as Bush administration claims that Cuba is making biological weapons and sharing information about them continued to unravel.

Enron memos expose $ 30 billion scam

Fri, 10 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON � On May 6, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released internal documents revealing how Enron created phantom shortages in California�s unregulated electricity market to fleece ratepayers of an estimated $30 billion during the 2001 energy crisis.

Church leaders condemn Jenin destruction

Thu, 02 May 2002 00:00:00 EST

JENIN, West Bank � Despite Israeli government success in blocking a United Nations fact-finding team, eyewitness reports from international religious groups and other observers tell of massive destruction at the Jenin refugee camp. Fifty bodies have been recovered but many remain unaccounted for.

100,000 demand No war at home or abroad

Thu, 25 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON � Pennsylvania Avenue became a river of humanity April 20 as nearly 100,000 chanting demonstrators marched from the Washington Monument to the Capitol Building demanding an end to the Bush administration�s �war at home and abroad.�

Report from Gaza City

Wed, 24 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

Judith Le Blanc, PWW reporter, has been travelling in the West Bank, Gaza and Israel with the 16-member delegation of the Fellowship of Reconcilliation (FOR).

We are proud to present the first streaming audio report of this series. Go to www.pww.org for the link!

In this 32 minute interview, Le Blanc gives background to the occupation, the situation in the occupied territories, at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, the humanitarian crisis caused by the occupation, the mood of the Palestinian people in Gaza, etc.

Le Blanc also comments on various effects of the Israeli policy of settlement, the status of the peace movement in Israel, and what can be done to help bring a peaceful resolution with Israel and Palestine living side by side.

Peace Starts with Ending Occupation

Fri, 19 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World:
EAST JERUSALEM -- Last night, April 16, helicopters were heard overhead as Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) entered neighborhoods here and curfews continued in Ramallah and Bethlehem. Heavy shelling near the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and heavy restrictions on travel for Palestinians were visible.
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Sharon, Bush Target Palestinian Authority, Not Terrorism

Sat, 13 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

From The People's Weekly World: At the heart of any viable solution to the present conflict in the Middle East lies the issue of full national rights and statehood for the Palestinian people. Peoples and governments worldwide increasingly recognize this fact.
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Women Vow to Fight Bush Policies

Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World:
WASHINGTON -- Nearly 500 women, representing women's organizations across the country, met here April 8-9 and vowed to "stand up and fight" for women's needs. Speakers at the Women's Equality Summit and Congressional Action Day discussed policies and organizing strategies focusing on key issues of concern to working and low-income women: stopping the privatization of Social Security, protecting reproductive rights, guaranteeing and expanding the social safety net for poor and working women, pay equity and achieving real economic and political equality.
To read the full story, click here.

Demand Grows for Israeli Pullout

Fri, 05 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story at The People's Weekly World: In response to the Bush administration's approval of escalated military actions in the West Bank by the Sharon government, religious, peace and solidarity activists organized marches, press conferences and emergency phone calls to the White House. They called for an immediate cease fire, a withdrawal of Israeli troops from the occupied areas of Palestine and the beginning of political negotiations for a Palestinian state that would peacefully coexist with the state of Israel.
To read the full story, click here

Protest Actions Greet Latest Occupation Atrocities

Tue, 02 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

�The reports from occupied Ramallah speak for themselves. The live reports I receive by phone or e-mail from friends and colleagues in Ramallah, Bir-Zeit, Tulkarm and other Palestinian cities are dreadful.

CPI (M) Congress Meets

Sat, 30 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

From The People's Weekly World:
At a movie theater turned convention hall, the Communist Party of India ? (Marxist) [CPI(M)] held its 17th Congress here, March 19-24. The hall was adorned with banners quoting from Marx, Engels, Lenin and Che Guavara. Outside life-size portraits of CPI(M) leaders welcomed the 750 delegates and guests. The CPI(M) is one of the largest Communist Parties in the non-socialist world with 700,000 members.
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China 2002: Building Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

Sat, 30 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

From The People's Weekly World:
Earlier this month, a Communist Party USA delegation ? National Chairman Sam Webb, Vice Chairman Scott Marshall, African American Equality Commission Chairwoman Debbie Bell and International Secretary Marilyn Bechtel ? visited China for a week on invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The group was the first official party delegation since long-time National Chairman Gus Hall visited China with a delegation in 1988.
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Bush Hits Poor, Castro Hits Rich

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World: President Bush told the U.N. International Conference on Financing for Development in Monterrey, Mexico, March 22 that only nations that bow to his administration's political and economic agenda will be approved for meager handouts of U.S. aid. His position, reflected in the barebones "Consensus of Monterrey" drew sharp criticism from delegates as well as from demonstrators in the streets.
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A Rogue White House

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

From The People's Weekly World: A spectre is haunting the world -- the spectre of nuclear war. Does this sound like rhetorical exaggeration? Perhaps, but the leaking of the Nuclear Posture Review offers a sobering glimpse into the Dr. Strangelove mentality that now inhabits the White House.
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Peace Leaders Say: "Stop the Killing, Peace in the Mideast"

Thu, 21 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story at The People's Weekly World: The Bush administration, faced with international pressure and opposition by peace, labor and civil rights activists at home, has been forced to retreat on its policies toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Ken Lay and George Bush Dance Their Last Tango

Wed, 20 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

The crimes are legion: massive corporate fraud, insider trading, price fixing, influence peddling, tax evasion, obstruction of justice. Already the signs of a coordinated cover-up are becoming clear. The first priority is to protect George W. Bush, whose "good ole boy" ties to Enron's former CEO Ken Lay are as fresh and malodorous as a steaming cow pie.

Bush Threatens Use of Nuclear Weapons

Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World: A story in the March 10 edition of The Los Angeles Times revealed that the Pentagon has drawn up a list of seven countries who are prime targets for U.S. nuclear weapons in the event of undefined ?surprising military developments.?
To read the full story, click here.

30,000 Steelworkers March on White House

Thu, 07 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World: On Feb. 28, the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) brought thousands to Washington, D.C. to press the Bush administration to take action to save their jobs and retirees healthcare by implementing the International Trade Commission?s (ITC) recommendation to impose a 40 percent tariff on imported steel.
To read the full story, click here.

PWW Article Archive

Tue, 05 Mar 2002 00:00:00 EST

The People's Weekly World has been covering the Enron debacle since the beginning. For a list of articles and their links, please click the headline above.

Steel Jobs Hang in Balance

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World: The day before the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) descended on the White House to fight for jobs and retiree benefits industry-wide, a deal was announced that will save the jobs of many workers at LTV. On Feb. 27, union leaders said that WL Ross & Co. agreed to acquire all the facilities of LTV's steel division and "is committed to engaging in collective bargaining with the union."
To read the full story, click here.

Parents to Supreme Court: Kids Yes, Vouchers No!

Thu, 21 Feb 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World: As the Supreme Court heard arguments on Cleveland?s private school voucher program Feb. 20, Cleveland parents and hundreds of other public education advocates rallied outside chanting, ?Kids yes, vouchers no!?
To read the full story, click here.

California Lawmakers: Arrest Enron Execs

Thu, 14 Feb 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World: A committee of the California State Senate has demanded that Kenneth Lay and other Enron officials be brought to California to stand trial for contempt for refusing to testify before a California Senate Committee investigating �manipulation of the energy market.�
To read the full story, click here.

20,000 Tell World Forum People Before Profits

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World: Over 20,000 peaceful protestors converged on the Waldorf-Astoria hotel here last weekend to protest the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting being held there. Outside students, environmentalists, trade unionists and people of faith gathered. Protestors came to oppose various policies and practices of global capitalism, but many many signs, chants and sentiments took aim at capitalism itself. Instead of the poverty, environmental degradation and war of corporate globalization, protestors declared that �another world is possible,� a world of justice, equality and peace.
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State of the Union: Whose America?

Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story of The People's Weekly World: Historically, presidents have used their State of the Union address as a stage from which to sketch their vision of the nation and its future. So it was with President George W. Bush on Jan. 29: endless involvement in an expanded war against �terrorism,� increased military spending, more tax cuts for the rich, further erosion of democracy and privatization of Social Security and Medicare.
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Enron Coverage from Capitol Hill

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

Capitol Hill braces for the Enron battle royale amidst the opening of Congressional hearings. Congress has 11 committees and subcommittees probing elements of Enron's failure. Tim Wheeler, Editor of the People's Weekly World newspaper gives us this interview on his coverage from Capitol Hill.
Click to hear the full streaming audio of the interview
Click the headline above to read text highlights.

Enron Workers Say: Bush Knew

Fri, 25 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story at The People's Weekly World: The IBEW brought two of the workers to testify before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs Dec. 18. The collapse is creating a domino effect, as creditors burned by Enron tighten the screws on K-Mart. The retail giant is filing for bankruptcy, closing 2,100 stores which affects 252,000 employees. This is certain to deepen the recession that has left eight million workers unemployed. To read the full story, click here.

The Last Tango: Enron and Bush

Thu, 24 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

This is a CORRECTED, UPDATED, and EXPANDED verison of the one posted earlier.

Enron! Never before, not even during the depths of Teapot Dome and the Watergate, has the scandalous influence of corporate money hung so heavy over Washington.

Enron Put Bush in White House

Fri, 18 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

From the lead story at The People's Weekly World: Enron...pumped an estimated $2 million into the Bush-Cheney campaign. Bush regularly flew from one campaign stop to another aboard Enron jets. Enron was so determined to put Bush in the White House that they sent their top lawyer, former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, to Florida to orchestrate the stealing of the 2000 presidential election.
To read the full story, click here.

An Eyewitness Speaks on the Costs of War

Sat, 12 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

Jim Jennings, president of Conscience International, has seen the costs of war up close. Jennings, currently preparing for his fourth trip to Afghanistan, said, �The public is being shielded from the extent of civilian casualties; if people saw the war close up, they would not be so enthusiastic about it.�

Disabilities Group Blasts High Court Ruling

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous Jan. 8 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling, which had been in favor of an injured woman auto worker, was sharply criticized by defenders of civil rights for disabled people. They branded it another step to undermine the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

What Caused the Crisis in Argentina

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

The Communist Party of Argentina (CPA) hailed the victory of the mass uprising led by the United Left that has forced the resignation of four presidents in Argentina in the past two weeks. The CPA demanded an end to policies that opened the door for massive corporate looting of Latin America’s third-largest nation over the past decade.

700 Attend State of the Black World Conference

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

Almost all of the panelists decried proposals from President Bush and Attorney General John Ashcroft to defend America by giving massive amounts of federal funds to corporations at the expense of working people. Many noted that while the pocketbooks of workers are being emptied their civil liberties are being suspended with draconian legislation.

Unemployment Crisis Demands Action Now

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

The Labor Department’s December unemployment report provided the background as Congressional Democrats and the White House began staking out the ground for the legislative battles. Congress will reconvene Jan. 23 and President Bush will make his State of the Union address on Jan. 29.

Unity Can Defeat the Bush Doctrine

Fri, 11 Jan 2002 00:00:00 EST

The events of 9/11 have strengthened U.S. imperialism’s global drive. It has given them a new rationale in this post-Cold War period to launch a new offensive, new wars, which will mean the loss of not thousands, but tens of thousands or worse. The Bush Doctrine is not really about defending the world against terrorism. It is basically a doctrine of world conquest.

Bush, GOP Block Aid for Jobless

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Playing the “Grinch who stole Christmas,” President Bush and his Republican helpers on Capitol Hill blocked a Senate bill that would provide an additional 13 weeks in jobless benefits and extend health care for millions of unemployed workers, many of them under a temporary federal Medicaid plan.

Chicago Shows Solidarity with Afghans

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Organized by the Peace Response and coordinated with similar mobilizations in other cities, march to protest the war in Afghanistan attracted more than 200 people here Dec. 7. Many of the participants carried blankets draped over their shoulders, to represent the suffering of refugees in Afghanistan.

Human Rights Day Marked by Peace Rally in Tucson

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

International Human Rights Day was observed here Dec. 10 with a spirited march and a rally demanding peace in Afghanistan and an end to attacks on civil liberties and racist scapegoating.

Fighting Terrorism Without Destroying the Law

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, there has been a lot of attention paid to the Portland, Ore. Police Bureau’s response to a request by federal authorities to question 23 men of Middle Eastern origin in our community.

Why TV News Ignores War's Opponents

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

If you think no one in America opposes the Afghan war, it’s not because you’ve been living in a cave. You’ve just been watching too much television news. The war’s opponents have been largely absent from TV news since the bombing began. For the most part, only viewer-friendly Phil Donahue and the occasional anti-war movie star have broken through.

U.S. Grain Arrives in Cuba

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Two ships, one loaded with frozen chicken parts worth $300,000 and the other with 26,400 tons of corn, arrived in Havana, Cuba Dec. 16, marking the first direct sales of U.S. products to Cuba in since 1963.

Helen Winter 1908-2001

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Helen Winter, a life-long member of the Communist Party, died Dec. 13. She is survived by a daughter, Michelle Artt, granddaughters Elizabeth Meggison and Ruth Foster, and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A memorial celebration of her life is planned for Jan. 21.

Bush Plan Leaves Some Children Behind

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

This week the Senate passed the misnamed No Child Left Behind Act, which gives the federal government an unprecedented say in the standards public school children must meet. Yet it doesn�t provide funding to meet those goals. The main outrage in this bill is the lack of funding for special education.

Pharmaceutical Industry: Rx for Profit

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

By any measure, the pharmaceutical business is big business. Last year, retail pharmacies filled 2.9 billion prescriptions, an increase of 7.5 percent over 1999. Sales from the 50 best-selling prescription drugs rose from $730.6 billion in 1999 to $886.6 billion in 2000.

Arabs and Jews Call for Middle East Peace

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON � Arab and Jewish Americans are speaking with one voice in denouncing terrorism in the Middle East and calling for strong action to defend the peace process based on the co-existence of two states, Palestine and Israel.

Steelworkers Fight for America's Future

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Steelworkers from LTV Steel Corporation took the fight to save their jobs, pensions and health-care benefits to Capitol Hill last week.

Best Wishes for a Peaceful New Year

Thu, 20 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

An excerpt of greetings to the Communist Party USA�s annual holiday party in New York Dec. 20. Sam Webb is CPUSA National Chair.

Colombia: Next Target of War on Terrorism?

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

The struggle to determine who will benefit from the riches of Colombia's natural resources and the wealth created by its people is at the heart of the crisis in Colombia today.

Media Hides Truth about the War

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

It�s pretty hard to be among the 10 percent or so against Bush�s war in Afghanistan. Even though that�s 11 million of us in the U.S., the corporate media�s pro-war, pro-Bush stance can make you feel kind of lonely.

LTV Steelworkers Take the Fight to DC

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Fresh from a Dec. 7 victory in bankruptcy court giving them a temporary stay in the battle to prevent LTV Steel Corporation from liquidating facilities in Ohio and Indiana, rank-and-file members of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) are packing their winter camping gear and heading for Washington,
DC.

ACLU and AFL-CIO Blast Ashcroft

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

In a blatant attempt to stifle growing criticism of the efforts of the Bush administration to amend the Constitution and write new laws by executive fiat, Attorney General John Ashcroft equated political dissent with treason during a belated appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee Dec. 6.

Rally at Capitol: Jobs & Income Now

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Hundreds of steelworkers, hotel and restaurant employees and others who have lost their jobs in the deepening recession gathered on the U.S. Capitol grounds Dec. 12.

James Jackson: Fighter for Equality, Democracy, Peace and Socialism

Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

James E. Jackson Jr., a leader of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) for many years, celebrated his 87th birthday Nov. 29.

AFL-CIO Calls for Adding a Million Members

Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

The question of organizing the unorganized topped this year�s convention agenda and AFL-CIO President John Sweeney minced no words in his call for rededication to the goal of annually adding a million new members to the ranks of organized workers.

Steelworkers in Life and Death Struggle

Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

Thousands of steelworkers poured into the street in front of the Federal Court House here Dec. 4. The workers were demanding that the bankruptcy court reject a Chapter 7 (liquidation) petition filed by LTV Steel Corporation. During the hearing, at which only LTV testimony was presented that day, workers jammed the hallways and the street.

New Violence Wrecks Mideast Peace Hope -- Bush Backs Israel Military Strikes

Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

"You can�t fight terrorism with the military,� Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh, from Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition, told the World Dec. 4. �Israel has tried to do that for 53 years. It�s an example of what not to do.�

Fast Track Passage in the House Threatens to Give President Undue Powers

Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:00:00 EST

U.S. Representatives narrowly pass Fast Track trade authority bill, 215-214.

Labor Wins Big in Union-Busting South Carolina

Fri, 30 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

Gathered in the union hall and parking lot on East Bay Street, the dockworkers ofInternational Longshoremen�s Association (ILA) Local 1422, mostly African American men, celebrated their hard-fought victory in the case of the Charleston Five.

It's Official! Economy in Recession

Fri, 30 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said the Nov. 26 announcement that the economy was now officially in a recession confirmed what America�s working families have known for months.

Afghanistan's Future Debated in Bonn

Fri, 30 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

The United Nations convened its first formal talks on a post-Taliban transitional government in Afghanistan Nov. 27. Much of the world, including the Afghan people, is focusing its hope on these talks, being held in Bonn, Germany. They provide a stark to George W. Bush�s pledge to widen the war against terrorism.

Labor Takes a Stand for Justice

Fri, 30 Nov 2001 00:00:00 EST

The labor and people�s movements face a recovery that is full of complicated questions. The search for solutions goes on in a world changed forever by acts of terrorism. The struggle to recover stretches from Ground Zero in New York City to Capitol Hill, which has become a second �Ground Zero� for working families.

Congress Stiffs Workers

Sat, 20 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said the Senate filibuster that defeated legislation providing immediate aid for the 140,000 airline workers who will be laid off as a result of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack "signals an intention to serve workers last and least at the table of economic recovery."

Global network says we need peace in space

Sat, 20 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

The Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space started planning worldwide rallies against "Star Wars" for Oct. 13 long before the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. But Global Network founder Bruce Gagnon said that with a war raging in Asia, the protests could not be more timely.

Fast track is the wrong track

Sat, 20 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - In Tennessee, we have felt the loss of more than 25,000 textile and industrial jobs due to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Many of these jobs were union jobs that paid workers good wages for a 40-hour workweek.

Free speech group attacks anti-terror bill

Sat, 20 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is waging a last ditch struggle to block a so-called "anti-terrorism" measures adopted by the House and Senate that grants the Bush Administration sweeping new powers of detention and surveillance without judicial review.

Making a Peaceful and Non-Violent World: The Challenge of Our Times

Sat, 20 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

On September 11 at 8:48 a.m. our country and world changed as commercial jets were transformed into projectiles of senseless death and destruction by hateful and criminal terrorists.

Not only were the lives of thousands of people lost and not only was there destruction beyond belief, but shock waves of profound sorrow, fear, anger, and concern about our future were felt across our country and the world. But also, in that horrific instant and the weeks that have followed, domestic and world politics took an altogether new, frightening, dangerous, and unanticipated turn.

How do we explain this turn in world politics? What direction is it going? Who benefits from it? Where will it end? What can we do?

Ashcroft bill trashes Bill of Rights

Sat, 06 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON - Defenders of civil liberties warned this week that a "compromise" anti-terrorism bill that the Bush administration is seeking to ram through Congress would give federal authorities vast new powers of surveillance and mass detention in violation of the Bill of Rights.

Action Alert for Peace and Economic Justice #1

Sun, 30 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

ACTION ALERT for Peace and Economic Justice #1 September 30, 2001

Facing the future from Ground Zero

Sat, 22 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

NEW YORK CITY - In moments of natural disaster people come together to respond. Yet the destruction of the World Trade Center (WTC) is not a natural disaster, like a tornado or earthquake. It is a political disaster, an international disaster, a human tragedy that moves people to respond. Many are worried about where humanity will go from here.

Statements on the 9/11 tragedy

Sat, 15 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

Statements from various organizations and leaders

Corporations in Alabama profited from 'slavery in all but name'

Sat, 08 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

In a remarkable article entitled "From Alabama's Past, Capitalism and Racism in a Cruel Partnership" (Wall Street Journal (WSJ) 7/16) staff reporter, Douglas A. Blackmon chronicled one of the most brutal, inhuman and, heretofore, unmentioned atrocities in American history. The article carries a powerful punch appearing in the newspaper that most consistently apologizes for the capitalist system.

Welfare fight on the radar

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

In August 1996 President Clinton signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, thereby repudiating the federal government's 60-year commitment to provide for the well-being of the nation's poor children.

'The best Labor Day ever!'

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

PARMA, Ohio - "The best Labor Day ever!" These are the words used by participants in the Cleveland area Labor Day Parade, held in this suburban working-class city where thousands of residents lined the streets waving and applauding as union contingents marched by or rode on colorful floats and buses. Large contingents of Painters and Steelworkers led the parade to Parma's Veterans Memorial Park for a picnic.

The time is now to drop the rock!

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST

HARLEM, N.Y. "Drop the Rock, Drop the Rock, Drop the Rock!!!" was the mantra that resonated from 500+ angry voices on a blistery hot day at the Harlem State Office Building on June 15. The Drop the Rock Rally arose from a youth-driven movement in response to the unjust Rockefeller Drug Laws, which impose a 15-year mandatory prison sentence for anyone convicted of selling 2 ounces or possessing 4 ounces of a narcotic substance, without regard to the circumstances of the offense.