Socialist Workers Party

Brothers and sisters, we're at the crossroads of history, just as the Black Panthers did in the 1970s, when they rose with courage and defiance to face the brutal forces of capitalism and white supremacy head-on.

They understood that power never concedes willingly, and neither will the capitalist oppressors who thrive on the exploitation of the working class. We must be as fearless as they were, unflinching in our demand for justice, equality, and true liberation.

The status quo is not some immovable force of nature—it is a system built on the backs of workers, upheld by greed and violence, and it can be torn down with the strength of a united, class-conscious movement.

But we cannot afford the luxury of fear or hesitation.

Our oppressors, the corporate elite and their political puppets, profit from our divisions, keeping us shackled in wage slavery while they hoard wealth we’ve earned with our sweat and blood. Like the Panthers before us, we must organize, resist, and fight back.

This system will not crumble on its own; it will only be dismantled by the hands of the people. Let their fear of our power be our fuel.

We rise for our rights, for the rights of our comrades, and for the generations yet to come. The time for half-measures is over—revolution is not only necessary, it is inevitable.

Stand firm, friends, because the future belongs to those bold enough to take it.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19418712

Just sent a letter to the warden of Jackson Correctional Institution, and I’m proud to stand in support of prisoners' rights to access The Militant, an international socialist newsweekly connected to the Socialist Workers Party and the Pathfinder Press.

The Florida Department of Corrections has banned issue no. 17 of The Militant, citing concerns over a photo from an article about the fight against anti-Semitism. Prison officials claim the content is "dangerously inflammatory," but it’s clear that the article provides historical context, not hate speech or incitement. https://themilitant.com/2024/08/17/help-overturn-ban-on-the-militant-in-florida-prison/

This is about more than just a newspaper—it's a fight for prisoners' constitutional rights to access political literature.

Here is the copy of the letter I sent and I would recommend others socialists to email the department of corrections as well. Email was sent to Services Administrator Saritza Legault at [email protected]. com

Text of my letter:

September 4, 2024

Warden Heath Holland Jackson Correctional Institution 5563 10th St Malone, FL 32445

Dear Warden Holland,

I'm writing to express my concern over the recent decision to ban issue no. 17 of The Militant newspaper within Jackson Correctional Institution. I respectfully urge you to reconsider this action, which I believe undermines the fundamental rights of prisoners to access political literature and infringes on their freedom of speech, as protected by the Constitution.

The Militant provides important perspectives and educational content to its readers, including many incarcerated individuals who benefit from staying informed on national and international issues.

I respect the safety concerns of your institution but believe that banning literature like The Militant does more harm than good by limiting access to educational and political materials that help incarcerated individuals engage in constructive dialogue and understanding. I hope you will consider reversing this ban and allow this publication to be accessed by those who wish to read it.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19384705

Just added my brand new Rachele Fruit campaign pins from the Socialist Workers Party to my collection!

I’ve been collecting socialist campaign pins for years, and these latest additions are now proudly displayed alongside the others. :)