Author: John Parker

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Fight racism

Assata Shakur: a victorious symbol of resistance

September 28, 2025 John Parker
It’s not surprising that Assata Shakur is not one of the most well-known names in U.S. history – even though she should be. That is par for the course when it comes to Black heroes, […]
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Palestine

Day 3 of hunger strike for Gaza in historic Placita Olvera

August 6, 2025 John Parker
Los Angeles, Aug. 3 – Mass was held on Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Placita Olvera, the historic center of the city. After the service, our group received much attention at […]
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In the U.S.

The populist smokescreen: How both parties serve monopoly capital

June 15, 2025 John Parker
In May, the Struggle for Socialism Party (SSP) Los Angeles branch discussed the new book, “Against fascism: reclaiming populism’s legacy for today’s class struggle,” compiled by Louisiana socialist Gregory Williams.  Following is part two of […]
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In the U.S.

They blame immigrants while corporations steal billions — sound familiar?

June 13, 2025 John Parker
In May, the Struggle for Socialism Party (SSP) Los Angeles branch discussed the new book, “Against fascism: reclaiming populism’s legacy for today’s class struggle,” compiled by Louisiana socialist Gregory Williams.  Following is a presentation for […]
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Im/migrants and refugees

ICE raids escalate in LA as community fights back

May 17, 2025 John Parker
Tense confrontations are escalating in Los Angeles’ residential neighborhoods. In just the first two weeks of May, incidents in South Central include a raid near Exposition and Arlington. According to witnesses, ICE agents arrived in […]
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In the U.S.

LA’s Community Self-Defense fights ICE fascism

April 12, 2025 John Parker
Los Angeles — There is an urgent need to build principled unity to confront the rising threat of fascism, a threat that spreads relentlessly like a virus, intensifying attacks on Black, Brown, and working-class communities […]
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In the U.S.

50501 rallies vs. Trump but not Democrats or imperialism

April 11, 2025 John Parker
Los Angeles — 50501 is a relatively new organization, having emerged only a few months ago, yet it claims to have already organized 50 protests across all 50 states. Its mission, as stated on its […]
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Around the world

China and Africa: Mutual assistance to defeat imperialism

October 1, 2024 John Parker
“Over the past 65 years, China and Africa have forged unbreakable fraternity in our struggle against imperialism and colonialism, and embarked on a distinct path of cooperation in our journey toward development and revitalization. Together, […]
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Fight racism

Marcellus Williams murdered by state complicit in genocide

September 30, 2024 John Parker
The lights went out at 6:10 on Tuesday, September 24. Lights go out for everyone naturally when it is time. But the glow of a precious candle is snuffed out far too frequently when murder […]
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Around the world

Gravediggers of imperialism: International conference to decolonize the world

August 21, 2024 John Parker
Abuja, Nigeria, Aug. 14 — The Society for International Relations Awareness (SIRA) Conference on Aug. 12-13 in Abuja, Nigeria, served as a powerful testament of solidarity and commitment for peoples fighting for self-determination. The theme […]