Raising Reds Pt.1

by Brian Nunez Paul Mishler wrote a fascinating book, Raising Reds, about children being brought up by members of the Communist Party in America. This book offers a valuable historical study of how American communist, and the Communist Party (CPUSA) made efforts in the early 20th century to organize and educate working class youth in summer camps, and young people’s organizations. Raising Reds provides us with an opportunity to analyze successes and weaknesses in how we influence young people today. Mishler provides a detailed account of the CPUSA’s social activities. In the Author’s introduction, there was a […]

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Trump Slashes Vital Educational Corporation for Public Broadcasting

by James Bonnett On October 1st, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close its doors. The corporation was created by the United States Congress as part of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 with the goal to promote public welfare and education. Since 1967, the CPB has supported the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National

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Desperation Breeds Terrorism

Desperation Breeds Terrorism

by Tyler Rosen Short-sighted, adventurist actions being carried out by individuals are on the rise in theUnited States. Historically, many of these “lone wolf” tactics have been carried out byolder, right-wing extremists.(1) However, today, these actions are increasingly beingcarried out by youth whose exact motivations are not clearly explained with ideology butrather better explained by

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Youth's Role

Youth’s Role in the Resurgence of Organized Labor

In a Gallup Poll conducted in August 2024, a staggering 77% of Americans aged 34 and younger approve of labor unions. The Center for American Progress found Gen Z Americans to be even more supportive than Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials were at the same age. To America’s youth, the reasons behind this are

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International Children’s Day: World Progressive Forces Celebrate June 1st

The League of Young Communists USA, proudly celebrates June 1st as International Children’s Day. The holiday signifies the Communist and Progressive Movement’s drive toward a peaceful world where the well-being of our world’s youth is valued above war and exploitation. At the 1925 World Conference for the Well-Being of Children, held in Geneva, it was

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