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Left Voice Panel at the Left Forum

The panel “Bigotry is the Enemy of the Working Class” addressed the questions of racism, sexism, transphobia and homophobia and ablism.

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Panel: Bigotry is the enemy of the working class.

Sponsored by: Left Voice
Panelists: Julia Wallace (Left Voice), Travis Sweatte (Graduate Student, PSC-CUNY)

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Left Voice

Militant journalism, revolutionary politics.

Julia Wallace

Julia is a contributor for Left Voice and has been a revolutionary socialist for over ten years. She served on the South Central Neighborhood Council in Los Angeles and is a member of SEIU Local 721. Julia organizes against police brutality and in defense of LGBTQ, women, and immigrants' rights. When she's not actively fighting the patriarchy, white supremacy and/or capitalism, she enjoys many things: she loves Thundercat, plays ultimate frisbee and is a founder of the team, "Black Lives Hammer."

Ideas & Debates

Left Voice Magazine for April 2024 — Labor Notes Edition!

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The Movement for Palestine Needs Independent, Working-Class Politics

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The capitalist world is in a "permacrisis" — a prolonged period of instability which may lead to catastrophic events. The ongoing struggles for hegemony could lead to open military conflicts.

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