Black Struggle and Revolutionary Socialism

The fight for Black liberation is, and always has been, part and parcel of the struggle against capitalism. Here we present Left Voice militant and editorial board member Julia Wallace’s speech on Black struggle that was delivered at the recent Latin American and United States Conference, called by the organizations of the Left Front in Argentina.

Fighting for Black Lives, Fighting Federal Troops – What Portland NAACP Gets Wrong

In a Washington Post Op-Ed, E.D. Mondainé claims that the protests for Black lives are no longer about the Black struggle but have become a “white spectacle.” He is wrong. And his admonishment to leave the streets, is even more wrong. The militant multi-ethnic struggle needs to continue in the streets and workplaces.

Crocodile Tears and Rising Poll Numbers: The Democrats Doth Protest Too Much

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler was recently tear gassed by federal agents while marching with protesters. But Democratic Mayors are no friends of protesters. They are attempting to cynically position themselves as allies of the Black Lives Matter movement in order to co-opt it.

Rest In Power, Garrett Foster

While pushing the wheelchair of his quadruple amputee fiancée, Garrett Foster became the latest victim of far-right violence. His life showed the courage and compassion of the left.

Black Women in the Fight Against Racism and Capitalism Around the World

This call for Black women to join in building a global revolutionary movement to overthrow capitalism was published yesterday throughout Latin America on the occasion of International Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean and Diaspora Women’s Day.

Reform Everywhere, Justice Nowhere: Jersey City Uses Covid-19 Relief Money to Fund New Cop Training Program

A new police training program in Jersey City illustrates the impossibility of police reform and the way that capitalism ruins every attempt at change.

The CHAZ Experiment: What Went Wrong and What Lies Ahead

Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan is sweeping up the “Summer of Love” --- police have retaken the East Precinct and socialist City Council member Kshama Sawant has been threatened with investigation and expulsion from City Council. A participant weighs in on what happened to CHOP and how can we use these lessons to better prepare new radical projects and organizations.

Black Lives Matter: An International Rally

An international rally on Saturday, July 11, with speakers from the United States, Brazil, France, and Argentina.

New Yorkers Envision a World Without Police

A protester spent 24 hours at the City Hall Encampment, demanding that New York City defund the NYPD. This is the firsthand account of his experience.