June 2020

June 30, 1918: Eugene V. Debs Jailed for Opposing Imperialist Violence

“The master class has always declared the war, the subject class has always fought the battles

Nurses Fight to Stop Workplace Violence

Nurses at St. Rose Hospital fight back!

U.S. Politicians are Guilty of Murder!

The U.S. is currently number one in all coronavirus statistics and far ahead of all the wealthiest countries in the world; first in the number of covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths. As of June 29, the U.S. has more than two and a half million confirmed cases and more than 126,000 deaths. This is the […]

Putting a Band-Aid on the Cancer that is Capitalism

BAND-AID recently released a new line of skin colored bandages, featuring shades for black and brown skin tones

Defend Chicago Bus Driver Who Took a Stand Against Police Operations!

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus driver Erek Slater was suspended from his job in early June after attempting to

Nursing Homes Evict Non-profitable Patients

The epicenter for the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. has been nursing homes, where over 40% of the total number of deaths in the country have occurred.

Police Treat Racist Militia Murderers with Care

Last week, a member of a right-wing armed militia group shot an anti-racist protestor in Albuquerque

Phoenix Trump Rally: Spreading Misinformation is State-Sanctioned, but Protesting Lies is Unlawful

On Tuesday, Trump held a rally in Phoenix, Arizona at the Dream City megachurch

Videos of Townhall: Are Mass Evictions and Homelessness the Next Crisis? How Can We Fight Back?

Online townhall: June 20, 2020

Climate Change Sets a Scary Record in Siberia

On June 20, the city of Verkhoyansk in Siberia hit a record high temperature over 100 degrees.

COVID-19 Reality is Scary. So is Trump’s Denial.

At his political rally in Tulsa last Saturday, Trump said he wants to reduce testing for COVID-19

Second Wave? No, We’re Still in the First

Due to all 50 states in the U.S. reopening after months of shelter-in-place, some are talking about a “second wave” of COVID-19 infections

Socialism 101 Series

Presentations by Speak Out Now activists introducing a range of topics relating to socialism, capitalism, and the class struggle. Series 1 Series 1, Part 1: Why Capitalism Must Go Series 1, Part 2: Why We Need Socialism Series 1, Part 3: Reform or Revolution: The Role of the State Series 1, Part 4: What Will […]

We Must Go Beyond Defunding the Police

The question in front of us is whether we look to others for reforms or whether we stay mobilized and look to ourselves?

Who Would Have Thought?

Who would have thought in January 2020 that

First Covid-19, and Now Hunger Too

Recent drone footage of New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas has shown long lines of people waiting to get a bit of food

A Court Victory for Dreamers – But We Have to Keep Fighting

On Thursday, June 18 The Supreme Court voted 5-4 to overturn Trump’s plan to end DACA

Corporations Try to Exploit the Black Lives Matter Movement

In response to massive protests, riots, and ongoing fights against racist police brutality, companies and banks are posting public relations messages

Cuomo Tells Protestors: “You Don’t Need to Protest, You Won.”

In a recent press conference, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo revealed the true intention and strategy

Deep Fake Technology: A Dangerous Tool

An emerging trend for both the advertising and entertainment industries are edited videos known as deep fakes

June 2020 Education Newsletter

After the Democratic governor of California proposed $18 billion in budget cuts to education, a recent email from the OUSD Superintendent threatened an additional $16.5 million in budget cuts in Oakland.

Profits Over People in Primary Care

COVID-19 is not the only virus that needs to be stopped, but also for profit healthcare

The Price is Wrong: Vaccine for Profit

In the past several weeks, vaccine development in the U.S has gotten a lot of attention

The First “Pride” Was a Riot. Stonewall Uprising, June 28, 1969: We Remember.

Even though Pride is often viewed as a party or parade, its origins stem from a refusal to accept the police violence plaguing the LGBTQ community

The Supreme Court Upholds LGBTQI Rights

In a surprising ruling, on Monday, June 15, the Supreme Court voted 6-3, ruling that workplace discrimination against LGBTQI people is unconstitutional

Trump Rolls Back LGBTQI Protections – Unacceptable!

On Friday, June 12, the Trump administration removed legislation that protects health care protections for LGBTQI people in the workplace

Speak Out Socialists Podcast

Speak Out Socialists – A Weekly Podcast

Leaflets for recent demonstrations

Demonstrations in Support of Palestinians (May 17, 2021) {Bay area .pdf} {Baltimore .pdf} {New Jersey .pdf}

Videos of Townhall: We Can’t go Back to Normal – Normal is the Problem

Video of online townhall from June 6, 2020

This Whole Racist System is Guilty!

Ever since racist Minneapolis cops murdered George Floyd, protests have erupted in thousands of cities and towns across the country and around the world. The outrage that has poured into the streets every single day has become aimed at more than just the racism and brutality of individual cops. Some people are beginning to question […]

Campaign Rally in Tulsa, Rally or Racist Pageant?

In another racist outrage, Trump dared to schedule his first campaign rally of the season for June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Say His Name! Rayshard Brooks: Another Racist Cop Shoots to Kill

It never ends. Despite the ongoing nationwide and even global protests in the wake of the racist police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, a white Atlanta cop shot a Black man, Rayshard Brooks, 27 years old, in the back

Socialism 101 Series – Part 4, (June 27, 2020)

Part 4: What Will It Take to Win? Join us for a presentation and discussion for those interested in a better understanding of a revolutionary socialist perspective on our world. Activists from Speak Out Now will give a twenty minute presentation, which will be followed by a discussion in which attendees are encouraged to participate, […]

Defund the Police?

Some demonstrators have raised the slogan “Defund the police!”

Navajo Nation Tragedy: Not All Communities Suffer COVID-19 Equally

The Navajo Nation has suffered more COVID-19 cases than eight U.S. states combined

India: Capitalism and the Coronavirus Killing People

In late March, India implemented one of the world’s most severe lockdowns

California Budget Crisis: We Should Not Pay for the Crisis They Created!

As a result of the crippled economy and the costs ofresponding to the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local governments across the country face massive budget crises

Trump Claims U.S. Unemployment Drops. No Surprise, it’s a Lie.

On June 5, Trump proclaimed unemployment was falling thanks to his effort to “reopen” the economy, regardless of health risks

Biden Supports the Right Wing in Venezuela

Just like Trump, Biden recently voiced his support for Juan Guaidó, the right-wing politician trying to take power in Venezuela.

Shelter-in-Place Crisis Hits Women Workers Hard

Everyone is affected by the pandemic, but women workers face a terrible combination of challenges.

UC Berkeley: No Cuts! No Furloughs!

As the pandemic continues, University of California is crying poor

Off of Our Cell Phones and Solidarity in the Streets

This was different. Something changed. People were engaged.

We Are at a Turning Point – But Which Way Will We Turn?

All the pent up anger, all the weeks of being stuck at home, all the worry about getting sick, all the economic hardship, all the anxiety about the future, combined with the history of systemic racism dating back to slavery led to a response that exploded into the streets.

Socialism 101 Series – Part 2, Sun. June 14 at 1pm (PDT), 4pm (EDT)

Part 2: Why We Need Socialism Join us for a presentation and discussion for those interested in a better understanding of a revolutionary socialist perspective on our world. Activists from Speak Out Now will give a twenty minute presentation, which will be followed by a discussion in which attendees are encouraged to participate, ask questions, […]

Month: June 2020