Registration is open for the YCL National Marxism-Leninism School happening on August 15th-23rd in NYC. Join with other young people from around the country in discussing the current economic crisis, the Obama Administration, the fights against racism and sexism, what does socialism mean for young people today and more! You can sign up with our online registration form!
II. In the News: Iranian Presidential Elections
On Friday, June 12th, 2009 Presidential elections were held in Iran. The election polls predicted the presidency going to Mr. Mir-Hossein Mousavi, a refortmist candidate, by a significant majority. Incumbent President Mahoud Ahmadinejad however, claimed victory by 66% of the votes with Mousavi receiving only 33% of the votes. Some reports have claimed that Ahmadinejad won because of rural votes, contradicting the reality that only 32% of the population is rural. Millions of Iranians, from all over the country, have been protesting in city squares, at universities and in main streets over the last week demanding a new election. Read the Tudeh Party's Statement.
1. What is the difference between the two candidates?
2. Would the election of a reformist candidate allow for fundamental change in the Iranian governemt?
3. Why do people on the left support Ahmadinejad?
III. Mass Action: National (and local) D.R.E.A.M. Act Graduations and rallies.
The D.R.E.A.M. Coalition is holding a national graduation for many senators and other elected officials. The D.R.E.A.M. Act that, if passed, would allow undocumented immigrants the right to instate to instate tuition and a path way to citizenship. Dreamactivist.org lets us know, "The D.R.E.A.M. Act has four basic requirements which are: You entered the country before the age if 16; You graduate high school or obtain a GED; You have good moral character (no criminal record); and You have at least five years of continuous presence in the US. Find a "graduation" or rally in your area and learn more at dreamactivist.org
IV. Green Workers Cooperative Struggles for a Green Economy
NYU-YCL club member, Andrew King, with a group of other students from the New School developed a youtube video about the Green Workers Cooperative in the South Bronx. This organizatio, along with others, is working to combat environmental racism and unemployment in the South Bronx Community. King says, "Let us look to them as a model for building a new green-collar economy nationwide, because, as their slogan states, Your work should not kill you, your community or the earth..." Want to watch the video? Click on this link or go to youtube.com, type in monimiddle, then click on "Green Worker Cooperative Presentation".
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