Open Letter from the Alliance of Middle Eastern Socialists to Iranian labor Unions
Currently, the military interventions of the Islamic Republic in the region and especially in Syria have become so deadly, and the possibility of military attacks from the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia against Iran have increased so much, that the Iranian...
On Capitalism, Authoritarianism and What Is New about Trumpism
In this paper, I would like to address four questions: 1. Is capitalism inherently authoritarian, and if so, why? 2. What economic and ideological factors can account for the current rise of authoritarianism in the U.S. 3. What is New About Trump’s...
Los Angeles Panel on Alternatives to Capitalism, April 28
You are invited to a panel discussion: Alternatives to Capitalism: From Concept to Practice Speakers: Olufemi Taiwo, Ph.D. Candidate in Philosophy, Univ. of California, Los Angeles Market Socialism: A Critical Evaluation Frieda Afary, Alliance of Middle Eastern...
Review of Raoul Peck’s “Young Karl Marx”: A Must-See Film
Raoul Peck’s Young Karl Marx has succeeded in presenting a holistic view of the young Marx and his time that also speaks movingly to the problems of our time . . . Three aspects stand out as unique: I. Marx’s concept of organization; II. Marx’s challenge to the...
Iran: Ongoing Labor Strikes, Women’s Protests and Ideas for International Solidarity
“The Free Union of Iranian Workers considers itself part of the movement for liberation from gender discrimination and any type of inequality in the social life of human beings. Thus we condemn the attacks on justice-seeking and freedom-loving women and men in front...
Italian Trade Union’s Statement in Solidarity with Iranian Protesters and Political Prisoners
Sindicato Intercategoriale Cobas, Italy Statement for the Release of Arrested Protesters and Political Prisoners in Iran January 17, 2018 The SI Cobas trade union of Italy expresses its support for the struggles of workers, proletarians and young Iranians against the...
Iran’s Haft Tappeh workers threaten to take over management of sugar cane complex
On Monday January 15th Esmail Bakhshi, a representative of the Haft Tappeh Sugar Cane complex’s workers, made a speech announcing the continuation of their strike until management have met their demands. He warned management that if their demands have not been met by...
Statement by a number of independent labor organizations about recent protests
We, together with the toiling masses of Iran, shout something that should be clear: Our demands for an end to poverty and misery should be realized; all oppression and prison should end; all political prisoners should be freed and predators of social wealth and those...
Iran Protests: A turning point?
If these protests continue and deepen, they have the potential to reverse the period of sectarianism, racism and division in which the working class presently finds itself. We need to watch this situation closely and lend support in any way we can. by John Reimann...
