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It’s no coincidence that Trump and Colombia’s far-right Uribismo agree on anti-drug policies of military repression and forced eradication of illicit crops, as well as the defense of “cooperation” between the United States and Colombia. They are united by their undeclared defense of the drug trade’s illegality, considering its profits represent 7% of the global […]

The success of Bad Bunny's celebration of Boricua joy and panamerican unity, in the face of open racism by Trump and right wing commentators, is a a breath of fresh air for authentically American culture

= Caludia Sheinbaum and Mexico’s Subordination to Trump’s Economic Policy Donald Trump’s second term has further reconfigured the imperialist relationship of domination between the United States and Mexico. Rather than confronting Washington over national sovereignty, Claudia Sheinbaum’s government has chosen to actively adapt to its economic, commercial, and geopolitical demands. Despite its rhetoric “in defense […]

Francisco Cuartas (PST, Colombia) Trump’s military aggression against Venezuela has reached its peak with the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro and the demand that Chavismo collaborate with him to impose a colonial regime as a model for the imperialist domination of Latin America. This logic has led to U.S. imperialist domination of Colombia, a country that […]

Trump's new "National Security Strategy" has begun with the kidnapping of Maduro. What's changed, and what's stayed the same in imperialist policy?

Victor Berger's legacy as a socialist leader is larger than his deplorable personal opinions on race. His party line set back the movement for decades, even if some of his accomplishments are laudable in isolation.

While the mass sickout and protest did not bring the economy to a grinding halt, talk about organizing a real political general strike is now on the table.

The U.S. strikes on Nigeria in December were not about religious freedom. They were about control of the Sahel as France withdraws from the region and the other imperialists jostle for power.

Over 15,000 nurses from 10 hospitals have gone on strike, demanding improvements in worker and patient safety and better health benefits.

Trump's threats against Greenland have been a startling break with historical allies of US imperialism, but their arrogance and disdain for indigenous peoples are a longstanding tradition for the imperialists.

In December, the Trump administration proposed sweeping restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, the largest and most chilling federal assault on trans rights to date

The United Left Platform knows that the battle against U.S. imperialism and the battle against ICE must become one battle.

For the moment we still celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King as a federal holiday. This year commemorates the holiday’s 40th anniversary. Born Jan. 15, 1929, King is one of the seminal figures of the Black liberation struggle. His importance cannot be overestimated. He provided a major impetus for the giant leap in the struggle at […]

(También en español) The movement's experience in LA demonstrates the that there are masses of people willing to take action to stop ICE. It also demonstrates that we need a lot more organization to be able to stop ICE consistently.

Recent strategic reports put out by Trump's government paint a picture of U.S. imperialism’s international standing falling from uncontested dominance to being compelled to game out its place in a new world order. While the United States retains economic and military superiority, the large strides made by Chinese technological advancements and control of strategic sectors are quickly closing the gap.

The immigrant rights movement today must have labor’s full participation in opposition to the Trump regime’s terror. The fact that a Teamster local like 705 is standing up for immigrant workers is important given that Sean O’Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has consistently made disparaging comments about immigrants on his podcast.