Fight Imperialism–Stand Together (FIST) is a national group of young activists committed to fighting racism, sexism, oppression of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, and exploitation of the working class, all of which result from imperialism and capitalism. We believe that the only way to achieve true liberation for all peoples throughout the world is through socialism.
From the anti-war movement to struggles against police brutality, bigotry, globalization and more, youth have played a decisive role in all progressive social movements. We are living in a time when the need for a revolutionary movement, especially among youth, is stronger than ever.
Youths are being forced to kill and die in a criminal war against the Iraqi people. The possibility of finding a job with decent wages and benefits is getting slimmer all the time. The number of youths, particularly youths of color, being brutalized by the police and locked in prison grows larger every day. Tuition is skyrocketing at universities all over the country, making it impossible for youth to get an education without incurring a huge amount of debt.
It’s time for youth to organize to build the type of society that puts people’s needs first. FIST is dedicated to achieving such a society by building a multi-national, multi-gendered organization of revolutionary youth. We currently have youth organizing in Raleigh, San Diego, New York City, Denver, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, at Rutgers College and Washington D.C.
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Wow, it heartens me to find the Movement alive, well and flourishing. Out of the shadows, we are emerging once more. Though our backgrounds may differ; our many languages, skin color and sex vary we are united by the bold vision of a world liberated from exploitation. This world, where production for need replaces the coldness of greed-where love for the Earth and each other overcomes the Corporate state and its henchmen. The journey is long and ardous; many good people have fallen, though none in vain. The oppresive dragon is aging rapidly now, its vanquishment is assured. Let us pull the sword free from the stone-the deed shall be done!
With peace and hope,
Craig Lindley
LONG LIVE SOCIALISM
LONG LIVE WORKING CLASS
I knew, of course, there were progressive people and organizations in America. People that fight the the beast from within its very womb. What I didn’t know is that they were so many ! And that they were joining the same causes and fighting the same fights thatn oppressed people in other countries…
I am a portuguese communist, living in Lisbon, Portugal and I tell you your mere existence makes think there still hope for America and consequently for the rest of the world !
Warmest regards from this side of the Atlantic !
Luis Almeida
PS- I knew about you from WWW Party.