It is important that we consider the relationship of the Party and the Young Communist League as we enter our national convention.
A hundred years since its conception, we must once again assess the role of the Young Communist League in the fight for the working class.
On issues of public safety, environmental racism, housing, economics, and education, Philadelphia's mayor is putting big business interests ahead of the city's working class.
Taking advantage of Philly's unique situation, the YCL was able to beat back the right while advancing working-class political forces, and build their own experience and influence.
A collective process among Philadelphia's young Communists shows democratic centralism in action.