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History's Challenge

05.05.2008

Communist Party USA documentary circa early 1990's. Narrated By John Randolph. Documents the CPUSA's work and organization. Discusses history of the Communist Party USA, debunks myths and explores social issues. Featuring Gus Hall CPUSA chair 1959-2000, Judith Leblanc Vice chair, Scott Marshall Chair Labor commission, Jarvis Tyner Executive Vice Chair, and Terrie Albano Peoples Weekly World

Communist Party USA on CNBC

02.05.2008

Elena Mora, Organizing Director of the Communist Party USA, went on CNBC to defend the "nationalization" of the Venezuelan oil industry by Hugo Chavez. This originally aired January 31st, 2007.

New Yorkers Say No To Bush Public Housing Cuts

02.05.2008

From the New York State Communist Party Blog

"NEW YORK - Trade unionists, housing activists, and residents of New York City public housing gathered at City Hall today to protest the Bush administration's proposed budget cuts to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)."

How would a communist USA pay for "free" health care and education?

23.04.2008

Where will the money come from for a free post-secondary education and socialized health care system? Will the people drown in taxes? Will you rob the rich and give to the poor?

Can I join the Communist Party if I'm religious? Isn't Marxism against religion?

23.04.2008

Most Americans are taught either in school or by their parents and families that we communists want to destroy religion and turn everyone into atheists. Well that's a myth, and not surprisingly started by the US ruling class. Listen to the truth about our relationship to religion and churches. You will be quite surprised.

Why do Communists hate capitalism so much?

23.04.2008

Why do communists hate capitalism so much? Why do you think it's a failure? How would a communist society be any better? Haven't those been horrible failures too?

Does the CPUSA support and call for violent revolution?

15.04.2008

Marc Brodine Chair, Washington State CPUSA district.
Dispels the myth that the CPUSA is or ever was a supporter of violent revolution.

The Real Mccain

07.04.2008

IT department sat down with Carolyn Trowbridge National Committee member of the CPUSA from Arizona to talk about her favorite Senator John McCain.

What does Cesar Chavez mean to you?

02.04.2008

March 31st would have been Cesar Chavez's 81st birthday. This date also coincided with the March National Committee meeting of the Communist Party USA. Over the weekend, we had the chance to ask a few NC members what Cesar Chavez means to them:

Under socialism, will everyone make the exact same amount of money?

31.03.2008

Marc Brodine, Washington State Communist Party USA chair, dispels a widespread myth propagated by the US ruling class that under socialism everyone will make the exact same amount of money.

CPUSA: End the Iraq War

25.03.2008

The CPUSA took part in actions across the country marking the 5th anniversary of the the Iraq war. End the War now! 4,000 troops dead is too many.

The CPUSA and the Civil Rights Movement

19.03.2008

Long-time Party member Danny Rubin makes the case, citing not-widely-known evidence and his own personal experiences at that time, that the CPUSA had a significant impact on the struggle for civil rights and African American equality.

Winter Soldier Hearings: Live!

14.03.2008

Watch the Iraq Veterans Against the War "Winter Soldier" hearings live video streaming!

Winter Soldier Preview

13.03.2008

Check out this preview for the IVAW "Winter Soldier" Hearings.

Weathering the Storm: the economic recession

10.03.2008

Last weeks data on unemployment is the latest confirmation that the economy is going south. Nothing that the federal government or Federal Reserve Bank has done so far has contained a widening and spreading economic recession. The economic downturn that was triggered by the collapse of the housing bubble and the seizing up of credit and money markets is winding its way to nearly every sector of the economy and to every region of the country.

Summer Youth Elections Camp! (Coming Soon)

07.03.2008

Stay tuned to apply for the Summer Youth Elections Camp!

The website for Youth Voter Collective will be up soon at http://youthvotercollective.org. In the mean time view the camp commercial!

On July 29 through August 5th, the Youth Voter Collective will host a training camp for young people who are interested in learning how to be more effective organizers during an election. The camp will be in St Louis, Missouri, and it will include non-partisan workshop sessions as well as real campaign experience!

The registration is only $50, and covers housing and a portion of your meals.

For more info go to:
yclusa.org!

Communist Party USA Celebrates Paul Robeson

03.03.2008

The Communist Party of the United States of America as part of African American History Month honors the life of Paul Robeson. He was an actor, singer, football player, lawyer, and a civil rights activist.

CPUSA New National Headquarters!

29.02.2008

The new national headquarters of the Communist Party USA! This is a first in a series premiering the new CPUSA HQ!

Thank you to all our donors

Opinions on Fidel Castro's resignation

19.02.2008

The following are opinions from members of The Young Communist League, and the Communist Party USA on Fidel Castro�s resignation and impact.

Youtube just honored this video - it's #50 in the "news and politics" section of youtube.com, and climbing! Click here, then "favorite" this video to make sure more people see it.

Libero Della Piana: on MLK and his legacy

08.02.2008

As part of a series of Black History Month conversations, Libero Della Piana, Chair of the New York State Communist Party, speaks about the radical legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Della Piana references King's famous "Beyond Vietnam" Speech made at The Riverside Church in Manhattan on April 4, 1967 where he called for "revolution of values" and an end to the U.S. war in Vietnam. He also refers to King's final book "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?" which called for a guaranteed national income.

Super Tuesday: Focus On What Matters Most

06.02.2008

Others have said and will say this: history is being made in the 2008 election battle. But that doesn�t make it any less true.

The first thing to talk about is the tremendous excitement and engagement of people in this election. Voter turnout is breaking records. People went to vote in the primaries almost as if it were the general election. And not just out of party loyalty or a sense of duty, but because they wanted to, they were excited, and they wanted to make their opinion part of what�s happening.

Jarvis Tyner: Black History and Democracy

31.01.2008

February is Black History Month. Communists have always emphasized the importance of the African American people to the struggles for basic social change in this country from Slavery to Civil Rights to today. This series of video interviews and commentaries by leaders of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) reflect on the legacy and power of the Black Freedom Struggle.

First in the series is a brief commentary by CPUSA Executive Vice-Chair Jarvis Tyner on the importance of Black History Month today.

Response to Bush's 2008 State of the Union Address

30.01.2008

We heard the same old lies, the cheap applause lines, the idle boasting, and the empty rhetoric coming from Bush once again in his State of the Union Address. But this time it seemed more like a final curtain call of a washed up actor who nearly everyone now realizes never should have stepped foot on the stage.

Sam Webb Interview: Democracy and the 2008 elections

28.01.2008

The CPUSA Internet Department interviews Sam Webb about the question of democracy and the 2008 elections.

We ask the questions:
1) Does the CPUSA support democracy?
2) What is the CPUSA's opinion of the 2008 elections?
3) What difference will the 2008 elections make?