Communist Party USA
Coverage of Communist Party USA in the Nexus archive.
- Beatrice Lumpkin, workers’ rights leader and 'rock of the movement,' dies at 107
Beatrice Lumpkin, a workers' rights leader and Communist Party member for nearly 90 years, died at 107. She was involved in labor struggles in Chicago, including supporting Starbucks unionization and advocating for workers fired at the Wisconsin Steel plant closure in 1980.
- Communist and socialist groups call for 'revolution' and seizure of property at Minneapolis May Day rally
Communist and socialist groups in Minneapolis held a May Day rally advocating for revolution, seizure of private property, and wealth redistribution, marking a shift from traditional labor-focused themes. Over 1,000 participants included organizations like the Communist Party USA and Democratic Socialists of America, while a U.S.-born tech entrepreneur linked to China was identified as a network figure in far-left mobilizations.
- Communist and socialist groups call for 'revolution' and seizure of property at Minneapolis May Day rally
Communist and socialist groups in Minneapolis called for revolution and seizure of private property during a May Day rally, shifting focus from traditional labor issues to radical demands like wealth redistribution and reduced work weeks. The event featured participation from multiple far-left organizations, including the Communist Party USA and Democratic Socialists of America, alongside discussions of external funding networks and ideological influences.