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Campaña de reclutamiento de la OSCL supera expectativas
Minneapolis, MN – La campaña de reclutamiento de OSCL está superando todas expectativas. La campaña, que inició el 15 de octubre, a partir del 29 de octubre ha resultado con 189 nuevos miembros generales. En San Jose, CA, 29 personas se han inscrito en la OSCL. `En todas partes del país, miembros de la OSCL han puesto mesas en las manifestaciones y pedido que la gente se inscriban. Los grupos de la OSCL ya tienen planes aspiracionales para registrar nuevos miembros en dónde se encuentren.
FRSO membership drive goals exceeding expectations
Minneapolis, MN – The Freedom Road Socialist Organization Fall membership drive is exceeding expectations. The campaign, which began on October 15, has resulted in 189 new general members as of October 29. In San Jose, CA, 29 people have joined FRSO. Across the country, FRSO members have been setting up tables at protests and asking people to join. FRSO groups in many places have outreach plans to enlist new members.
An analysis of the escalating U.S. threats toward China
By Mick Kelly December 24, 2025 The following article originally appeared in the new book, “China Changes Everything,” published by World View Forum. Go to IngramSpark to order the book(s) at a discount. The United States is on a collision course with socialist China. People’s China is promoting and pursuing peace while Washington, D.C., is encouraging separatism in the province of Taiwan.
An analysis of the escalating U.S. threats toward China
by Mick Kelly The following article originally appeared in the new book, “China Changes Everything,” published by World View Forum. Go to IngramSpark to order the book(s) at a discount. The United States is on a collision course with socialist China. People’s China is promoting and pursuing peace while Washington, D.C., is encouraging separatism in the province of Taiwan.
On the issue of fascism and the United States
News and Views from the People's Struggle The following paper by Mick Kelly, the Political Secretary of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), was presented at the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) International Theoretical Conference on Fascism in the 21st Century in the Imperialist Heartlands. Sydney Loving of the Central Committee of FRSO also participated in the conference, which took place November 28-29, in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Say no to Trump’s tariffs and anti-China policy
By Mick Kelly March 20, 2025 The following statement has been issued by the Friends of Socialist China U.S. Committee in response to the Trump administration’s announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports. The statement was posted on socialistchina.org on March 14, 2025. The [Donald] Trump administration’s decision to slap additional tariffs on the People’s Republic of China is something that should be condemned by every person who cares about peace and progress.
Say no to Trump’s tariffs and anti-China policy
By: Mick Kelly The following statement has been issued by the Friends of Socialist China U.S. Committee in response to the Trump administration’s announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports. The statement was posted on socialistchina.org on March 14, 2025. The [Donald] Trump administration’s decision to slap additional tariffs on the People’s Republic of China is something that should be condemned by every person who cares about peace and progress.
The declining U.S. empire and the rise of socialist China
On January 20, Trump stood in the Capitol rotunda promising a “golden age” and vowed to stem the decline of the U.S. empire, which in fact is something he will not and cannot do. The opposite is the case. The economic policies he promotes, such as continued decoupling the U.S. economy from that of People’s China and erecting a wall of tariffs, will accelerate the decline of the United States.
Trump, the decline of U.S. empire, and the struggle for national liberation
Comrades and friends: On behalf of the Central Committee, and indeed the entire membership of Freedom Road Socialist Organization, we thank the National Democratic Front of the Philippines and its member organizations for organizing this important conference. We salute all of you who are gathered here.
Minneapolis: Day after election protest stands with Palestine, supports progressive agenda
Minneapolis, MN – More than 300 people rallied and marched in Minneapolis’s West Bank neighborhood, November 6, in the wake of Trump’s election. The protest was in solidarity with Palestine and opposed the ever-widening U.S./Israel war in the Middle East. In addition, demonstrators were united behind a broad, progressive agenda that defends the rights of immigrants, workers, LGBTQ people, women’s and reproductive rights, and African Americans and other oppressed peoples.
Las Contribuciones de Stalin y la Lucha por el Socialismo Hoy
Por Mick Kelly, Secretario Político, Organización Socialista Camino de la Libertad (OSCL). Este documento, escrito por Mick Kelly, Secretario Político de la Organización Socialista Camino de la Libertad (OSCL), fue presentado en la conferencia internacional titulada “Stalin: Las enseñanzas para la lucha de los comunistas de hoy”.
The contributions of Stalin and the struggle for socialism today
News and Views from the People's Struggle This paper, by Political Secretary Mick Kelly of Freedom Road Socialist Organization, was presented to the international conference entitled “Stalin: The teachings for the fight of today’s communists”. The October 15 conference took place in Milan, Italy and was organized by Partito dei CARC (Carc Party), Resistenza Popolare Milano (Popular Resistance Milan) and Associazione Stalin (Stalin Association).
The decline of U.S imperialism and war preparations against China
The following speech was delivered by Mick Kelly, Political Secretary, Freedom Road Socialist Organization on September 29, at the New York City event marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Comrades and friends, We are gathered here for an event of genuine importance, and I would like to extend our gratitude to the Friends of Socialist China and the Workers World Party for taking the lead in making this happen.
Capitalism and Economy — Fight Back! News
Crisis, tariffs, trade and the decline of U.S. imperialism Comrades and friends, On behalf of Freedom Road Socialist Organization, I extend our warmest greetings to all who are assembled here at the International Theoretical Conference on Economic Crises under Imperialism, and thank our hosts, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, for organizing this important gathering. In his great work Anti-During, Fredrick Engels made the point that freedom is the recognition of necessity.
SDS mobilizes for march on the Republican National Convention
Minneapolis, MN – Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) chapters from around the U.S. are mobilizing for the massive July 15 march on the Republican National Convention. Chrisley Carpio of National SDS states, “Whether they are banning abortion, public sector unions, diversity programs, or even eliminating funds for public schools and higher education, Republicans like Trump make it clear every day that they stand against youth and students.
Chicago mobilizing to march on RNC
Chicago, IL – Chicago activist groups are mobilizing in big way for the July 15 march on the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Many of the protesters coming from Chicago are students,” said Joe Iosbaker of Freedom Road Socialist Organization.
NAARPR mobilizing for march on RNC
Minneapolis, MN – The National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARAPR) is one of the organizations that has joined the Coalition to March on the RNC and is mobilizing for the major protest on the opening day of the Republican National Convention, July 15, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Frank Chapman, the executive director of the NAARPR, states, “Why are we marching?
Crisis, tariffs, trade and the decline of U.S. imperialism
Comrades and friends, On behalf of Freedom Road Socialist Organization, I extend our warmest greetings to all who are assembled here at the International Theoretical Conference on Economic Crises under Imperialism, and thank our hosts, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, for organizing this important gathering. In his great work Anti-During, Fredrick Engels made the point that freedom is the recognition of necessity.
National Week Of Action: Stop US/Israeli Genocide In Gaza!
The U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN), the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR), and National Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) call for a week of action against the U.S./Israeli genocide in Gaza from February 5 to 11. The call for the week of actions comes at a time when President Biden states the U.S. is going to step up its military intervention in the Middle East.
National week of action: Stop U.S./Israeli genocide in Gaza!
The U.S. Palestinian Community Network (USPCN), the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR), and National Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) call for a week of action against the U.S./Israeli genocide in Gaza from February 5 to 11. The call for the week of actions comes at a time when President Biden states the U.S. is going to step up its military intervention in the Middle East.
National week of action: “Stand with Palestine” to start new year
Activists are calling for “A New Year Without Israeli Genocide in Gaza,” by holding a week of actions January 1 through January 7.
The pathbreaking book that’s forever young: 175th Anniversary of “The Communist Manifesto”
News and Views from the People's Struggle The following text was present by Mick Kelly, the political secretary of Freedom Road Socialist Organization at a webinar organized by the People’s Resource for International Solidarity and Mass Mobilization (PRISM) and the International League of People’s Struggle (ILPS) to mark the 175th anniversary of “The Communist Manifesto.” Comrades and friends, Let me begin by thanking the organizers of this important event, the People’s Resource for...
Frank Chapman to speak at Emergency Conference to defend the Tampa 5
Frank Chapman to speak at Emergency Conference to defend the Tampa 5 Tampa, FL - Frank Chapman, a prominent leader of the Black Liberation movement and the executive director of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will speak at the “Emergency Conference to Defend the Tampa 5: Civil Liberties in the Era of DeSantis” that is set for June 24 in Tampa, Florida.
$17,000 raised in FRSO Spring Fundraising Drive
Minneapolis, MN – In less than a week, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization’s (FRSO) Spring Fundraising Drive has netted more than $17,000. FRSO aims to raise over $130,000 to hire more full-time organizers to work in our national office, grow our fund to purchase a building, and publish more revolutionary literature. Anti-war activist Sarah Martin states, “Now is the time to dig deep and contribute to FRSO so we can continue to grow and expand our work as we build towards a new world.
The Corruption of What Cheer?, by Jane Doe Ensemble
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Fight Back! has a podcast
Fight Back! has a podcast On this May Day 2022 Fight Back! is proud to announce the release of the first episode of its podcast Fight Back! Radio. The goal of the podcast is lift up leaders of our struggles who will bring to listeners discussion of strategy, tactics, history and the essence of the peoples’ struggles. The host of the podcast will be former Teamsters Local 743 president and longtime labor activist Richard Berg.
Extended Oral Antibiotics Increase Bacterial Resistance in Patients who Fail Two-Stage Exchange for Periprosthetic Joint Infection
While studies have demonstrated reductions in recurrent periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) with administration of prolonged oral antibiotics at second-stage reimplantation, the potential for increasing bacterial resistance has not been studied. The purpose of this study was to determine if oral antibiotics at second stage reimplantation increased the rate of antibiotic resistance in subsequent infections.
100 years of the Communist Party of China
Mick Kelly is a member of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of Freedom Road Socialist Organization and is responsible for the organization’s international relations. The following essay appeared in the book, A Century of the Communist Party of China, Statements from 100 Foreign Communists, published by the Contemporary China Publishing House. This July 2021 marks a world historic occasion, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
FRSO funding drive surpasses $40K as of May Day!
FRSO funding drive surpasses $40K as of May Day! By Mick Kelly | May 2, 2021 Minneapolis, MN – Freedom Road Socialist Organization’s Spring fundraising drive has brought in more than $40,000 as of May 1, International Workers Day. Given the rapid increase in FRSO membership, plans are being made to establish a national office with full-time staff. FRSO Organizational Secretary Tom Burke states, "Revolutionaries are called on to make many contributions to advance the struggle.
$20,000 dollars so far in FRSO fundraising campaign
$20,000 dollars so far in FRSO fundraising campaign By Mick Kelly | April 7, 2021 Minneapolis, MN – In just a few weeks, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) Spring Fundraising campaign has netted more than $20,000. FRSO has grown rapidly in this past year and will use the funds to establish a national office. FRSO members have active in many of the key struggles of working and oppressed peoples during the past year – especially the struggle against police crimes.
$13,000-plus kicks off FRSO fundraising drive
$13,000-plus kicks off FRSO fundraising drive By Mick Kelly | April 1, 2021 Minneapolis, MN – More than $13,000 has been donated to the Freedom Road Socialist Origination (FRSO) Spring Fundraising drive as of March 31, and thousands more are expected in the upcoming week. Given the rapid growth of FRSO, funds are being raised for a national office and staff, with the aim of carrying out a big leap forward in our efforts to build a strong, revolutionary organization.
Samidoun leader slams Israeli ‘terrorist designation’ of Palestinian prisoner solidary group
Samidoun leader slams Israeli ‘terrorist designation’ of Palestinian prisoner solidary group By Mick Kelly | March 4, 2021 Charlotte Kates.
Samidoun leader slams Israeli ‘terrorist designation’ of Palestinian prisoner solidarity group
Samidoun leader slams Israeli ‘terrorist designation’ of Palestinian prisoner solidarity group By Mick Kelly | March 4, 2021 Charlotte Kates.
Valentine’s Day car caravan in solidarity with locked out refinery workers
By Mick Kelly | February 14, 2021 Read more articles in Labor Locked out Marathon worker speaks at rally before start of car caravan. (Fight Back! News/staff) St. Paul Park, MN – More than 75 vehicles joined a Valentine’s Day car caravan, February 14, to show support for members of Teamster Local 120, who are locked out at Marathon oil refinery after a one-day strike. Safety is the big issue.
Large protests continue in Portland
Large protests continue in Portland By Mick Kelly | August 1, 2020 Thousands rally for Black lives, July 31, in Portland. "BLM" with fist was projected above the protest. (Fight Back! News/Staff) Portland, OR – The chant of “Black lives matter!” echoed off the Federal Courthouse Friday, July 31, as nearly 3000 demonstrators assembled in downtown Portland. Federal agents and local police were not visible, but a number of protesters stated that agents remain inside the courthouse.
Book Review: Lenin’s What is to be Done?
Why a review a book that the Russian revolutionary V.I. Lenin began in 1901 and finished in 1902? The short answer is the book is just that good and it has endured the test of time, and that 150th anniversary of Lenin’s birth is a good occasion for it. A more complete answer is as follows – we are in a period where monopoly capitalism has shown itself to be a failed system.
The contributions of the Chinese revolution have changed the world
Fight Back! editor Mick Kelly at a Minneapolis October, 2019 celebration of the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese revolution. (Fight Back! News/Brad Sigal) The following speech was delivered by Fight Back! editor Mick Kelly at a Minneapolis October, 2019 celebration of the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese revolution.
Little Orphan Millie
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Freedom Road Socialist Organization mobilizing for Minneapolis anti-Trump protest
Freedom Road Socialist Organization mobilizing for Minneapolis anti-Trump protest By Mick Kelly | October 6, 2019 Minneapolis, MN - Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) is among the organizations mobilizing for the massive “Dump Trump! Trump not welcome in Minneapolis!” protest set for Thursday, October 10, 5:30 p.m., at the downtown Target Center arena.
Prominent Iranian jailed by FBI: Demand her freedom
Prominent Iranian jailed by FBI: Demand her freedom By Mick Kelly | January 16, 2019 Marzieh Hashemi. Minneapolis, MN – A well-known Iranian journalist, Marzieh Hashemi, has been jailed by the FBI. Hashemi is an anchor on Iran’s English language Press TV and has interviewed many progressive U.S. activists. According to credible reports, Hashemi was taken into custody at the Saint Louis, Missouri area’s Louis Lambert International Airport on January 13.
Organizers of Super Bowl 2018 protest announce plans
Minneapolis, MN – Standing in the front of U.S. Bank Stadium, leaders of the Super Bowl Anti-Racist Anti-Corporation Coalition (SAAC) announced their plans Jan. 11 at a press conference for a Feb. 4 rally that will start at Peavey Park, at 3 p.m., followed by a march on the stadium on Super Bowl Sunday. Organizers say they are uniting to protest racist police brutality and the sellout of the city to greedy NFL owners and corporate sponsors.
Minneapolis protest against racism, police crimes and corporate greed set for Super Bowl
Minneapolis, MN – A large-scale protest challenging racism, police crimes and corporate greed is set to coincide with the 2018 Super Bowl that will take place at U.S. Bank Stadium, on Feb. 4. Organized by a host of progressive organizations that have come together as the Super Bowl Anti-racist, Anti-Corporate Coalition (SACC), demonstrators will gather at 3 p.m., Feb. 4, at a location that will be announced soon.
Lamb, Hubert H. (1914-1997)
The British scientist Hubert Horace Lamb was one of the twentieth-century pioneers of modern climate research. With a handful of peers, scattered across the inhabited continents, he transformed the subject of climatology from the rather dry record-keeping exercise it had become during the first half of the twentieth century into the dynamic study of climate variability that it is today. Hubert Lamb’s particular contribution stemmed from his broad interdisciplinary interests and expertise.
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