“I remember every friend, every person who I protested next to, every friend who was tortured to death. They didn’t die in vain to get this. They died to get freedom. They […]
The new Syrian government: Is this what so many sacrificed so much for?
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The administrator of this blog site, I am a lifelong socialist and a retired carpenter and the former recording secretary and an expelled member of Carpenters Local 713. I was expelled for my leading role in the 1999 SF Bay Area carpenters wildcat strike as well as for his opposition to the union bureaucracy in general. I was one of the founding members of a small group called Labor Militant, which was the forerunner to Socialist Alternative. Along with a small group of others, I was expelled when that group started to adapt to the union bureaucracy. I have also visited the workers' movement internationally, including in Pakistan, Egypt (during the Arab Spring), Britain, Mexico and Chile (during the uprising there in 2020). Unless otherwise specified, I am the author of the articles that appear here. Although I am the main author, Oaklandsocialist welcomes articles on any issue that relates to the working class. Contact us at Oaklandsocialist@gmail.com.
The hypocrisy of diplomacy. Ukraine welcomes and fraternizes with Netanyahu’s ambassador
Sotsialy Rukh (Social Movement) is a broad-based socialist group in Ukraine. They have always opposed Russia’s invasion while at the same time taking an independent (and critical) position towards Zelensky. Here is […]
Some ideas on how to defeat the corporate opponents of the Mamdani Movement
Zohran Mamdani already looked like he was going to win the Mayor race in New York City. His chances look even better since his two main opponents, Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams, […]
Elective affinities of executioners: The Rafah Ghetto like the Warsaw Ghetto
Elective affinities of executioners The Rafah Ghetto like the Warsaw Ghetto By Yorgos Mitralias “And now we ask: How can you eat, sleep, live? How guilty will you feel in your hearts […]
“Better to break the law than to break the poor.” A lesson for the “Mamdani Movement”: The Battle of Liverpool, 1983-’85:
“Better to break the law than to break the poor.” A lesson for the “Mamdani Movement”: The Battle of Liverpool, 1983-’85: Introduction The Mamdani Movement is already facing resistance not only […]
An imaginary conversation — or is it?
I have a good friend and trusted associate who is a server at one of the most elite private clubs in Manhattan. He overheard the following conversation between two of the most […]
They can’t “kneecap” opposition to Israel!
Introduction Opposition to Israel is growing, especially among the youth around the world. Every attempt to silence this opposition backfires. Right now, that attempt to silence it focuses on the youth culture […]
Zohran Mamdani: The Spectre that haunts the Democratic Party and Trump
A spectre – a ghost – is haunting the Democratic party. That spectre has a smiling face and a name to go with it – Zohran Mamdani. In fact, he is haunting […]
Siyâvash Shahabi: Greek tragedy “Antigone” today
by Siyâvash Shahabi A very generous friend invited me to the ancient theater of Epidaurus to watch a performance of Antigone. And in this heat and isolation of Athens, why should I […]
Siyâvash Shahabi: Israel’s attacks result in increased repression inside Iran
By Siyâvash Shahabi The final result of this 12-days war is not just the intensification of repression inside Iran under the name of “defending the homeland” or “fighting espionage.” According to reports, […]