Author: John Parker

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Fight racism

When stopping racist killer cops is needed, Biden endorses more police

March 2, 2022 John Parker
The Washington Post Fatal Shootings database reports 7,087 people shot and killed by the police since 2015. Even before we talk about racist police murder in the U.S. we have to say that that is […]
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Around the world

From U.S. to Honduras: Socialism is vital to Black Liberation

February 12, 2022 John Parker
On Jan. 27, I was fortunate to be one of a handful of delegates from the U.S. to attend the historic inauguration of President Xiomara Castro in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Representing the Socialist Unity Party, I […]
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Around the world

Youth movement organized for social change in Honduras

January 28, 2022 John Parker
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Jan. 27 — Hector Ulloea — a former student leader and member of the Libre Party — spoke at the College of Middle Education Professors in Honduras (COPEMH) to an international delegation that […]
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Around the world

Honduras prepares to celebrate inauguration of Xiomara Castro of the Libre Party

January 27, 2022 John Parker
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Jan. 26 — A delegation of activists representing organizations from various countries arrived in Tegucigalpa yesterday, at the invitation of the Libre Party, to celebrate with them the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro, […]
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Fight racism

Martin Luther King Day March organizers say ‘no cops in the commemoration’

January 7, 2022 John Parker
Los Angeles – The Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice, Martin Luther King Coalition, Unión del Barrio, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, Coalition to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal, South Central Tenants Union, Puerto Rican […]
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Fight racism

Rittenhouse is guilty! No justice, no peace! Smash white supremacy!

November 20, 2021 John Parker
Socialist Unity Party statement Nov. 19 — Another empowerment of white supremacy occurred today, and it was endorsed by President Joe Biden, who blessed the jury decision exonerating a racist killer. We demand federal charges […]
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Im/migrants and refugees

Los Angeles: End deportations and racist attacks on Haitian refugees!

October 2, 2021 John Parker
On Sept. 23, Los Angeles activists and progressive organizations held a protest to join the week of actions held around the country in solidarity with Haitian refugees at the Texas border. The protest was held […]
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In the U.S.

Trump-inspired California recall effort stopped

September 21, 2021 John Parker
California voters got another taste of the national effort by the Republican Party to disenfranchise the votes of working and poor people, especially the votes of people of color. But this time, regarding their initiative […]
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In the U.S.

LAPD explosion in South Central: Community demands justice

August 16, 2021 John Parker
On June 30, residents of South Central Los Angeles were shaken by a thunderous boom like an aerial bombardment. Area residents are used to the sound of helicopters and police sirens, simulating a war zone. […]
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Cuba

A response to anti-Cuba attacks made by U.S. ‘socialist’ group

July 25, 2021 John Parker
The Freedom Socialist Party statement, “FSP demands an end to the U.S. blockade and intervention against Cuba while supporting the right of Cubans to protest for survival needs,” is beyond irresponsible. If you need information […]