News and Views from the People's Struggle
Minneapolis, MN – On November 11, leaders from the Minnesota Free Palestine Coalition (FPC) held a post-election press conference to demand that future Governor Amy Klobuchar use the governor’s seat on the State Board of Investment (SBI) to divest from companies complicit in Israel’s crimes. The press conference was held in downtown Minneapolis outside of Klobuchar’s office.
Following recent Israeli elections, with both leading prime minister candidates Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot opposing the creation of a Palestinian state—and as Minnesota nears the one-year anniversary of Operation Metro Surge—advocates say that one of the biggest issues at stake for Minnesota is the governor’s response to both the genocide in Palestine and deportations at home.
Milwaukee, WI – Following the convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) in August of this year, NALC held their election for national and regional officers. These officers are elected to 4 year terms and cover the 277,000 current and retired letter carriers across the United States and its colonies.
Minneapolis, MN – The Freedom Road Socialist Organization fall membership drive is picking up speed. The campaign, which began on October 15, has resulted in 260 new general members as of November 5. In San Jose, California, 45 people have joined FRSO.
The membership drive will end on November 15.
Dallas, TX – The Dallas District of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization began with a steady flow of General Membership recruitment, starting with No Kings on October 17. It now ranks second in the FRSO nationwide campaign to recruit 300 new members in 30 days. Currently, the San Jose District is in the lead.
The Dallas District set an initial target of 20, but that goal was smashed within 15 days. The goal was then increased to 50. The district has currently recruited 24 new general members, achieving 48% of its goal.