Why the working class needs socialism: The Trump administration, the Democratic Party and the fight for the political independence of the working class

Presentation by Niles Niemuth, socialist candidate for Congress with the Socialist Equality Party.

Tuesday, September 11 from 7PM–9PM
Room 1300 in the Chemistry Building

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Ferocious conflicts are pitting the Trump administration against powerful factions of the military-intelligence apparatus, backed by the Democrats. However, these are conflicts between two reactionary factions of the capitalist ruling elite. Trump is seeking to cultivate a fascistic movement to serve as the spearhead for the policies of the financial aristocracy. The Democrats want a more aggressive war policy in the Middle East and against Russia.

There is growing support for socialism among workers and youth, produced by record social inequality, continuous attacks on wages and social programs, and unending war. The fight for socialism means a fight against the capitalist system. It requires the independent mobilization of the working class against the Democrats, the Republicans and the social system they defend.