In practice, every democratic freedom enshrined in the Bill of Rights, taken for granted by popular opinion as constitutionally guaranteed, has been systematically attacked by the capitalist government—without apology and without remorse.
Gaza has become the deadliest place for journalists in the world. Over 270 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed by Israel since October 7, 2023.
To defuse threats to their newfound command over America’s wealth, the capitalists were compelled to grant a series of concessions, guaranteeing democratic rights that had been won in hard-fought struggle.
You’ll never hear a genuine Marxist talk about “democracy” in the abstract. We stand for the right of workers to speak and assemble as a means to an end in the struggle against the capitalists.
Last month, the streets of Los Angeles were awash with militant protests against ICE’s kidnapping and deportation of immigrant workers. Meanwhile, Democrats like Governor Newsom and LA Mayor Bass demagogically posed as defenders of democracy.