the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
Jul 22, 2024
Chicago is hosting the DNC. Its leaders hope to showcase the beautiful downtown, the wealthy neighborhoods, and the many parks, restaurants, bars, and museums. They hope the tens of thousands of visitors don’t notice the human disaster inflicted on so many who live here.
To this end, the city demolished tent encampments of homeless people that were “too close” to the convention site. Some of those living in them were even offered shelter spaces. But no new shelters were opened—that would be too much like right. Instead, other homeless people were kicked out to make room!