Emile Schepers
Emile Schepers is a veteran civil and immigrant rights activist. Emile Schepers was born in South Africa and has a doctorate in cultural anthropology from Northwestern University. He has worked as a researcher and activist in urban, working-class communities in Chicago since 1966. He is active in the struggle for immigrant rights, in solidarity with the Cuban Revolution and a number of other issues. He now writes from Northern Virginia.
Working-class democracy emphasized by Communist parties
A new working-class led governing coalition sought by Spanish communists; state capture protest by SACP, first woman elected leader of CP of Peru and more in this week's International Notes.
Communists stress coalitions, worker rights, environment
Czech CP calls for early elections, Austrians hail climate march, Uruguayan left develops strategic plan and more in this week's International Notes.
Reds around the world, combat racism, sexism and support Venezuela
Australian CP fights racism, Indian CP rejects attacks on coops and more in this week's International Notes.
Achieving democracy and lowering Korea standoff mark communist parties activities
Swazi CP holds congress, Turkish communists condemn referendum and Japan CP calls for peaceful resolution to Korea crisis.
Imperialism in the 21st Century affects Americans, too
We must increase our international working-class solidarity work in the era of Trump.