Freedom Road Socialist Organization

Activists in Detroit demanded the release of body camera footage from a police shooting involving 18-year-old Alonzo Lee-Perkins during the Ford Fireworks. Police claim Lee-Perkins was armed and fled, prompting an officer to shoot him. A temporary restraining order, linked to a lawsuit over a city ordinance requiring timely release of use-of-force footage, currently blocks the Detroit Police Department from disclosing the video.

A two-day conference featuring socialist, anti-war, and pro-Palestinian activists at Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) headquarters has drawn criticism for prioritizing political activism over classroom concerns. The event included workshops on protest tactics, fundraising, and international labor ties, with rooms renamed after figures like Fidel Castro and Nicolás Maduro. CTU was not an official sponsor, but the venue displayed union signage, and speakers from groups like the U.S. Palestinian Community Network and Freedom Road Socialist Organization addressed attendees.

A two-day conference featuring socialist, anti-war, and pro-Palestinian activists at Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) headquarters drew criticism for prioritizing political activism over classroom issues. The event included workshops on protest tactics, fundraising, and international labor ties, with speakers from organizations like the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and U.S. Palestinian Community Network. CTU was not an official sponsor but had visible signage and a T-shirt mannequin at the venue.

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 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.