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June Vass (she/her) is the editor-in-chief of the Red Phoenix, the Director of the Information Bureau of the American Party of Labor, and a member of the National Writers Union. She is based in Orlando, FL.
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On Palestine, the Palestine Liberation Movement, and USA Imperialism: A Marxist-Leninist View
In response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack prompting the wholesale slaughter of the Palestinian people By Hari Kumar, Red Phoenix international correspondent. Introduction The history of the Palestinian liberation movement is very convoluted and long. Furthermore the many… Read More ›
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Big 3 buckled as stand-up strike spread
By Dan DiMaggio, via Labor Notes. All three dominoes fell in a few days. The Auto Workers (UAW) now have agreements with each of the Big 3 automakers. The new contracts are a sharp about-face from decades of concessions. The… Read More ›
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Suleiman, Communist in Israeli Parliament: “We must stop this crazy war!”
Aida Touma-Suleiman, a member of the Israeli Parliament since 2015 and also a member of the Israeli Communist Party, spoke to Evrensel: “We want to stop the war immediately.” By Ekim Kılıç, Evrensel correspondent, Turkey. Translated to English for the… Read More ›
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Liberalism died, raise the flag of socialism!
By the Party of Labor of Iran (Toufan). The ideology of the communists is “socialism,” and the ideology of the bourgeoisie is “liberalism.” The two social classes, proletariat and bourgeoisie, look at all developments from these two perspectives. “Liberalism,” like… Read More ›
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The pandemic isn’t over, workers must demand public health measures!
By Anna I., Red Phoenix correspondent, Ohio. COVID-19 has not gone away, contrary to what the capitalist media and government would have you believe. In fact, it is rebounding with a vengeance. Since the pandemic was declared ‘over’ by President… Read More ›
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On prettifying Russian imperialism and “multipolarism”
Published by KPML (Norway), June 17, 2023, and in Revolusjon no. 63, September 2023. A current among leftists who have not flung themselves into NATO’s lap is attempting to argue “theoretically” that Russia is not imperialist. This is a cover-up… Read More ›
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Minnesotans march on Senator’s office, demand end to U.S. aid to Israel
By Sofia D., Red Phoenix correspondent, Minnesota. On Monday, October 8, the American Party of Labor joined in a Palestinian solidarity demonstration sponsored by the Anti-War Committee of Minnesota, American Muslims for Palestine, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Minnesota Peace Action… Read More ›
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CIPOML stands by the Palestinian resistance. We support the resistance!
Declaration of the International Conference of Marxist-Leninist Parties and Organizations (ICMLPO/CIPOML). Oct. 10, 2023. The apartheid state of Israel has raised its attacks on the Palestinian people to a new level following the “operation” Al Aqsa Flood against Israel, launched… Read More ›
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We condemn the bombing of the Gaza Strip and the barbaric killings of the Palestinian people
Statement of the Party of Labour of Iran (Toufan). We support the heroic operation of the Palestinian resistance movement against the Zionist aggressors. 1) With the heroic operations of the Palestinian resistance movement against the Zionist aggressors and the deadly… Read More ›
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Neither the bombings nor Israel’s apartheid policy will break the Palestinian resistance!
Published by the Workers’ Communist Party of France (PCOF), Oct. 8, 2023. Translated from French. On Saturday, October 7, Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise military offensive in Israel by land, air, and sea, firing over 5000 rockets from the Gaza… Read More ›
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Breaking: Palestinian resistance launches surprise offensive against Israel
By Leon V., Red Phoenix correspondent, Florida. Earlier tonight, the Palestinian resistance began their first steps towards liberation from the fascist ethnostate of Israel. In a daring attack, coalition forces seem to have caught the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) completely… Read More ›
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Oct. 6: World Cerebral Palsy Day
October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day. Because cerebral palsy is diagnosed in childhood, some people think it can be outgrown or that it can get “better” over time. But it’s a permanent disability from birth, and it can encompass… Read More ›
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Community control of police, a revolutionary restructuring of law enforcement
By Sofia D., Red Phoenix correspondent, Minnesota. In the years since the murder of George Floyd, there have been numerous discussions and campaigns concerning the role and structure of policing. What is their function? Who do they serve? What should… Read More ›
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UAW: Fighting to win back concessions given in 2009
By Sofia D., Red Phoenix correspondent, Minnesota. Since Sep. 15, thousands of United Auto Workers (UAW) nationwide have been on strike against General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, demanding higher wages and benefits. On Sep. 23, a Red Phoenix correspondent joined… Read More ›
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Abortion and marijuana amendments would increase worker autonomy in Florida
By Benjamin J. Rizzo, Red Phoenix correspondent, Florida. “As long as women or men live under the pressure of unemployment, as long as the level of wages is not sufficient for a family, as long as housing conditions are unfavorable,… Read More ›
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