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“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
Sep 16, 2024
U.S. political activists who spoke out about the war in Ukraine have come under attack by federal prosecutors. Four leaders, who have long opposed what they call “colonial domination” and have criticized U.S. foreign policy, were forced to defend themselves at a trial that began on September 2 in Tampa, Florida.
The four worked with the African People’s Socialist Party, a pan-African organization advocating for reparations for slavery and black empowerment. Formally, they were accused of “election interference” in charges brought in 2023, because of accepting money from an anti-globalization NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) based in Russia.
Jurors handed down a verdict on September 12. The defendants were cleared on the most serious charges, but the four were found guilty of “conspiring to act as unregistered Russian agents,” which can lead to a 5-year prison term.
A defense attorney stated, “This case has always been about free speech.” He explained the four were prosecuted for having pro-Russia views. The defendants plan to appeal.
The fight against government censorship is necessary. It will be in the future of all who wish to oppose the inhumane policies of the rulers of this society. The economic crisis and the wealthy’s increasing fear of any opposition is translating into U.S. government policies promoting repression, no matter if Democrats or Republican hold elected office.