I get that CPUSA has some bad reputation. This clip is a part of a call-in show. It features 4-5 calls from American hogs and the CPUSA guy responds to their questions. I think that this interview was interesting at least. I will post more information in a comment.
video link
https://www.c-span.org/video/?536104-4/joe-sims-communist-party-usa-campaign-2024=
Yeah I know part of being a member of PSL is also being open with being a member like online and stuff? I think so anyway, I’m not a member and it’s just one of those things I’ve heard
It is and it isn’t. When you are in the work place, or for some other strategic/tactical/safety reasons, some members may not disclose their membership in some situations. But in general, when PSL organizers are organizing in the community or with other groups/community members we don’t typically hide our membership. In general, there is a feeling that the time is right to openly show who we are and what we stand for, to present ourselves in a forthright way to the people, and to encourage the masses of people to be unafraid of organizing and participating in politics, particularly revolutionary politics and anything that would expand their understanding of democratic participation beyond bourgeois politics/voting.
I agree.
It’s the same with CPUSA and FRSO, at least.
We want to be more open.
CPUSA still tends to err on the side of caution and not reveal certain names or memberships of certain people.
Even then… It’s been tending toward openness. In Pennsylvania, we were featured in several news outlets over our confrontation and protesting of the Moms for Liberty action in, I believe, Philadelphia.
Okay, I didn’t know you weren’t a member, but all the PSL members I’ve seen on Hexbear and Twitter are quite open about it. Especially Reddit.