The Limitations of the Social-Reformist Left and Opposition to a United Front without an Independent Working-Class

Introduction I posted most of the following on Sid Ryan's Facebook page (Ryan was former president of the Ontario Federation of Labour) since he asserted that the radical left have achieved nothing whereas the social-reformist left like himself have achieved much in Canada--in fact making Canada the fifth best place in the world to live. … Continue reading The Limitations of the Social-Reformist Left and Opposition to a United Front without an Independent Working-Class

The Need for the Left to Become More Radical–To Correspond to the Increasing Anger of the Working Class

John Clarke, former major organizer of the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), recently posted on Facebook the following: John Clarke   “You’re seeing growing anger and radicalization on the left as well.” Futile liberal bleating notwithstanding, making sure the right has no monopoly on bold and radical action should be a major priority. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/25/us-political-crisis-radicalizing-republicans-democrats-alike?CMP=share_btn_fb&fbclid=IwAR35owqn5_PuN_wVstO0DpOZjC3qON9PJGiZzpvvKGAXs9OPwPBWt5EZ8Pk The … Continue reading The Need for the Left to Become More Radical–To Correspond to the Increasing Anger of the Working Class