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Who
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from the SPUSA
Statement of Principles
THE
SOCIALIST PARTY strives to establish a radical democracy that
places people's lives under their own control - a non-racist,
classless, feminist socialist society...where working people own and
control the means of production and distribution through
democratically-controlled public agencies; where full employment is
realized for everyone who wants to work; where workers have the right
to form unions freely, and to strike and engage in other forms of job
actions; and where the production of society is used for the benefit of
all humanity, not for the private profit of a few. We believe socialism
and democracy are one and indivisible. The working class is in a key
and central position to fight back against the ruling capitalist class
and its power. The working class is the major force worldwide that can
lead the way to a socialist future - to a real radical democracy from
below. The Socialist Party fights for progressive changes compatible
with a socialist future. We support militant working class struggles
and electoral action, independent of the capitalist controlled
two-party system, to present socialist alternatives. We strive for
democratic revolutions - radical and fundamental changes in the
structure and quality of economic, political, and personal relations -
to abolish the power now exercised by the few who control great wealth
and the government. The Socialist Party is a democratic, multi-tendency
organization, with structure and practices visible and accessible to
all members Join us today |
News
& Campaigns
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| STOP
THE WAR AND OCCUPATION |
 The
Socialist Party opposed the invasion
of Iraq from the start, and we continue to demand the immediate
withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Iraq.
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The Socialist Party
is also a member of United for
Peace & Justice
and active in their anti-war work.
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Labor
Solidarity
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| FAIR
FOOD CAMPAIGN |
 Solidarity with the Immokalee Workers
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The Socialist Party joins the Coalition
of Immokalee Workers in their campaign for a contract with the
Burker King Corporation and for farmworkers justice.
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Photos and video reports can be found on the Socialist Party's Fair
Food campaign website
www.socialistparty-usa.org/campaigns/immsolidarity.html
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| SUPPORT
THE STRIKING SCREENWRITERS |
When the irreverent
early 20th century comedian W.C. Fields was once caught reading the
bible he explained that he was “looking for some loopholes.” On
Monday November 5th, 12,000 members of the Writers Guild of America
(WGA) took a bold strike action to sew up some of the loopholes which
have allowed the entertainment industry to make exorbitant profits from
their labor. The Socialist Party USA (SP-USA) stands with the WGA
and calls upon the Association of Motion Picture and Television
Producers (AMPTP) to concede to the WGA’s demands for a just contract. more
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International
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STATEMENT
ON THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT
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 The United States
bears direct responsibility for the Israeli aggression in the Occupied
Territories. It was U.S. military and economic aid that made Israel
into one of the most powerful military states in the world. The United
States should terminate the five billion dollars a year it gives the
Israeli government. At the same time, the United States should end
military aid to all of the Middle Eastern countries. It should also
stop providing Israel and the Middle Eastern countries with military
equipment and logistical assistance. The Socialist Party also supports
legislation that would ban investment in the Israeli economy until
Israel withdraws from the Occupied Territories. The United States
should also end its "special relationship" with Israel. more
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Electoral
Action
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 2008
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
The Socialist
Party nominated Brian Moore
(right) for president and Stewart
Alexander (left) for vice-president at our 2007
National
Convention.
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Information on the 2008 Socialist Party USA slate can be found at: www.vote-socialist.org and www.votebrianmoore.com
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New
Socialist Party Merchandise
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| Shipped in
January 2008 |
3.75" x 2.5" union
printed stickers!
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union printed on
union-made t-shirts
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5 stickers for $2.50 (incl.
postage)
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$18.00
click
for more info.
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| CALENDAR
OF EVENTS |
SUPPORT
THE SOCIALIST PARTY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
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Jan. 10th: Socialist Party of Tampa Bay General
Membership Meeting - 7:00 pm at Kaleisia Tea Lounge 1441 E.
Fletcher Ave., Tampa FL
www.sptampabay.org
Info: info@sptampabay.org
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Jan. 12th: Socialist
Party of Michigan General Membership Meeting - 2:00 pm
@Bernhard Center
1903 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI
Info: spmi@spmichigan.org or (269)
598-0534
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Jan. 13th: Central
New York Socialist Party General Membership Meeting - 2:00 pm @
206 Berkeley Dr.. Syracuse, NY Info: rgreenbe@earthlink.net
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Jan. 19th: Socialist
Party of Wisconsin State Executive Committee Meeting - 1:00 pm @
1001 East Keefe Ave Milwaukee, WI.
Info: 414-332-0654
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Jan. 20th: Greater
Indianapolis Socialist Party General Membership Meeting - 2:00
pm at the North Meadow Circle of Friends 1710 North Talbott St,
Indianapolis, IN. Info: ronjane@igc.org
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February 7th:
Socialist Party of New York City General Membership Meeting -
7:00 pm @ 339 Lafayette St. (buzzer #11) Manhattan, NYC.
Info: spnyc@spnyc.org
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DISCUSSION
GROUPS/ EVENTS
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Jan. 11th: (Hartford CT) "An Evening of
Solidarity" Fundraiser for IWW food workers in NYC. 5:30
pm @ 1199 King-Davis
Center, 77 Huyshope Ave, Hartford. Co-sponsored
by the Socialist Party
of Connecticut and the the Hartford Area Students for Democratic
Society. Admission $15/ $25.
for info. contact Todd at dj_mayday@hotmail.com
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Jan 19th:
Peoples Peace Conference- State-wide
conference co-sponsored by over 150 peace & justice organiztaions
including the Socialist Party of New Jersey. 9 am - 4 pm @
Rutgers Law School Washington St. Newark, NJ flier here.
Join the SP contigent e-mail us at info@njsocialistparty.org.
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Jan. 20th:
(NYC) SP-USA Liberation
Film Series - Screening of “The Corporation” 1:00pm
@ 339 Lafayette St. (buzzer #11) Manhattan, NYC - FREE
Info: spnyc@spnyc.org
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Feb. 17th: (NYC) SP-USA Liberation
Film Series - Screening of
“Brother Outsider” 1:00pm @ 339 Lafayette St. (buzzer #11) Manhattan,
NYC - FREE
Info: spnyc@spnyc.org
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our fundraising goal for 2007 and support the work of the Socialist
Party
USA.
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