Speak Out Socialists

Climate change is the most severe crisis of our time. The future of life on this planet is at risk. Despite the serious warnings of climate scientists, corporations around the world continue to be directed by their drive for profits. And the governments that represent their interests continue along the same path of environmental destruction. The future of our species cannot remain in their hands. The choice in front of us is clear – we have to organize our forces to save ourselves and life on our planet.

For organizational resources or to learn more, go to: https://speakoutsocialists.org/no-war-in-ukraine-2/Russia's horrific invasion of Ukraine is devastating the country — bombing hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, houses and more. Civilian death tolls are estimated to be in the thousands, and over two million Ukrainians have fled to neighboring countries.We must oppose Russia's brutal and totally unjustified attack on Ukraine. We must also oppose the aggressive goal of the U.S and NATO to dominate the region, which helped to provoke Russia's attack. The Ukrainian people are being used as pawns in the struggle between these major powers.In cities across Russia people are facing the brutality of the police as they say “NO!” to this war. And people around the world are beginning to show their opposition as well. We, in the U.S., have an obligation to join this opposition and declare our support for the right of the Ukrainian people to determine their own future.For organizational resources or to learn more, go to: https://speakoutsocialists.org/no-war-in-ukraine-2/

In 2016, amid an epidemic of police shootings of Black people, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a series of protests on the field, refusing to stand during the U.S. national anthem. By taking a knee, Kaepernick's simple act spread like wildfire throughout American society, becoming a powerful symbol of resistance to the systemic racism in this country.Listen in to hear author Dave Zirin speak about his latest book The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World, as well as sports and resistance in the recent period. Dave Zirin is the sports editor of The Nation, a columnist for The Progressive, and the host of the Edge of Sports podcast. His many other books include A People's History of Sports in the United States, Game Over, Bad Sports, and Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics, and Promise of Sports.

This episode is a conversation centered around the union organizing drive of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, the PRO Act, and workers' organizing in general.

Monthly commentary on developments in the working class in the United States.

Presentation and Q&A from Kim Moody at Speak Out Now Townhall on March 20, 2021.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from October 7-14.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from October 1-7.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from September 13-30.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from September 3-12.

Presentation by epidemiologist Rob Wallace given at our online town hall on July 25, 2020.

Presentation by activist and author Raj Patel given at our online town hall on May 9, 2020.

Part Eight of our Socialism 101 series.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of August 27 - September 2.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the weeks of August 13-26.

Part Seven of our Socialism 101 series.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of August 6-12.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the weeks of July 23 - August 5.

Part Six of our Socialism 101 series.

Part Five of our Socialism 101 series.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of July 15-22.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the weeks of July 7-15.

Part 4 of our Socialism 101 series, originally read on zoom on Saturday, June 27th.

Part 3 of our Socialism 101 series, originally read live at a zoom discussion on Sunday, June 21st.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of June 25 - July 1.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of June 18-24.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of June 11-17.

Part 2 of our Socialism 101 series, originally read live at a zoom discussion on Sunday, June 14th.

Part 1 of our "Socialism 101" series, originally read live at a zoom discussion on Sunday, June 7th.

An activist from Speak Out Now speaks at the George Floyd Solidarity protest at Oscar Grant Plaza on Monday, June 1st.

“This time we need to get rid of capitalism once and for all.” An activist from Speak Out Now speaks at the George Floyd Solidarity March, a rally organized by Oakland youth on Monday, June 1st in front of Oakland Technical High School.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of June 4-10.

Commentary and analysis by Speak Out Now from the week of May 28 - June 3.