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Leon Trotsky
The social revolution is entirely based upon the growth of proletarian consciousness and on the faith of the proletariat in its own strength and in the party which is leading it.
James P Cannon
The workers of America have power enough to topple the structure of capitalism at home and to lift the whole world with them when they rise.
US debt deal: Obama betrays his electorate
The debt deal being passed by may have saved the US government from shut down, but it will destroy the lives of millions of Americans, writes Simon Hardy.…
Obama moves right as debt-ceiling talks hit deadlock
Jeff Albertson reports on the political deadlock in the USA over the debt ceiling. With the deadline of August 2 fast approaching, whether Obama reaches a deal or not it…
NJ Democrats bootlick Chris Christie, sellout working class
Events in New Jersey highlight the "bi-partisan" nature of austerity, show how inept the Democratic Party truly is at combating it, and reveal their complicity in bringing it on. …
Obama to retract his own troop surge
On June 22, Barack Obama announced that by the end of 2012 the United States troop strength in Afghanistan would be drawn down by some 30,000, with a tentative "full"…
Obama just cant help looking like Bush
More than halfway through Obama’s term, its clear that his politics are just a continuation of Bush’s. Jamie Traska outlines these similarities.…
It’s Open Season for Cuts as Government Shutdown Looms
A wave of anti-spending fervor has engulfed Washington. The working class now stands to be dragged through the proverbial mud. …
Stark Warnings and Political Uncertainties Mark President’s Address
The State of the Union address given by Obama along with the critical responses it elicited will set undoubtedly the political tone for 2011. …
Shooting Crisis Exposes Rotten Core of American Politics
The shooting of Democrat Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Arizona by a Right-wing gunman has sent shock waves throughout the US and put Republican Party politicians on the defensive.…
The rich attempt to hold our wallets for ransom
The debate over taxes continues to rage on. Jeff Albertson investigates…
Mid-term elections expose developing crisis in American politics
The few that voted made the Democrats rightfully pay. Now The fight for an independent working-class party is as crucial as ever, argues Jeff Albertson.…
Nov 2 Presents No Choice for Workers
As Democrats potentially get set to take a beating at the polls, Phil Dickinson argues against a “lesser-evil” vote in their favor. …