Fight Back News
Minneapolis, MN – With just 10 days left in our $100,000 fund drive, we’ve smashed every expectation, rocketing past our goal to $136,000 and counting. The doubters are shocked, and our detractors are seething. Comrades and supporters across the country answered the call, proving once again that when we unite behind a clear vision, we can turn big goals into big successes. From lively district fundraising events to individual comrades digging deep, the enthusiasm has been electric. “This isn’t just regular fundraising. It’s a concrete expression of our growing confidence—revolutionary confidence,” says Sydney Loving of FRSO’s Central Committee. “People are… […]
Basile, LA – On May 9, a dozen people protested outside the South Louisiana ICE processing center, demanding the release of international student Rümeyza Öztürk. At the same time as the rally, her case was heard remotely by a judge in Vermont who ultimately ordered Öztürk’s immediate release. The judge also stated that her case would set a precedent for others who have been unlawfully detained for exercising free speech under the Trump administration. Organizers raised their demands with chants including, “What do we want? Free Rümeyza! When do we want it? Now!” and, “Louisiana, Louisiana, what do you say?… […]
Aurora, CO – On April 30, a call-in was organized to place pressure on Colorado’s 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason to charge and convict the police responsible for two acts of racist police violence that happened last year. The murder of Kory Dillard and the brutalization of Te’Erica Mosely, both at the hands of the police, led to members of the Denver-Aurora Community Action Committee (DACAC) organizing the action. Demands raised by the community were two-pronged. DACAC demanded that the officers responsible for the death of Kory Dillard, Kevin Rodier and Ryan Shamblin be criminally investigated and charged and… […]
Colorado Springs, CO – On Saturday, May 3, the Denver district of Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) held a panel in Colorado Springs about the history of International Workers Day, also known as May Day. The event was hosted by three FRSO members who formed a panel that spoke on the history of the holiday and discussed present-day issues that face workers and immigrants alike in Colorado and across the United States. A couple dozen people came from the community to hear the organizers from FRSO. One panelist, Brandon Gehrke, an immigrant rights organizer, pointed out, “Workers are creating all… […]
Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Friends of Socialist China U.S. Committee. On March 14th, Republican U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, along with other Republican co-sponsors, introduced a draconian bill to the House Committee on the Judiciary titled the Stop CCP VISAs Act of 2025, which stands for “Stop Chinese Communist Prying by Vindicating Intellectual Safeguards in Academia Act of 2025.” If passed, this would block visas for Chinese students who want to study and work in the U.S. Many people have pointed out that this bill is reminiscent of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882,… […]
New Orleans, LA – On Tuesday, May 6, New Orleans supporters packed the court for community activist Toni Jones’ trial in municipal court. Jones is chair of New Orleans for Community Oversight of Police and a member of Freedom Road Socialist Organization. She was arrested while doing security for a Palestine protest over a year ago. Of the four charges she faced, Jones was found not guilty of resisting arrest or obstructing a public place. However, the judge found her guilty on charges of battery and obstructing an investigation. The penalty has no jail time, but a $375 fine. Jones… […]