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= History = | |||
Although the modern incarnation of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) is marred by a number of issues such as [[Revisionism]] and [[Social-Fascism]], it's history is marked by it's huge membership peeking at 75,000, advancing Socialist and [[Marxist-Leninist|Marxism-Leninism]] thought in the United States. It was recognized by the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics|Soviet Union]] and the [[3rd International]] as the legitimate vanguard of the American working class. Founded in 1919, the CPUSA has played a significant role in shaping American politics and advocating for progressive change. | |||
The CPUSA was formed out of the consolidation of the progressive forces in the [[Socialist Party of America]] after the October Revolution made the necessity of revolution and the Vanguard Party clear. | |||
== The Labor Movement == | |||
== The Civil Rights Movement== | |||
== The Red Scare == | |||
== Collapse of the USSR == | |||
== Fall into Revisionism== | |||
= Mass Organizations = | |||
= Publications = | = Publications = | ||
The ideological organ of the CPUSA was originally called [[The Communist (CPUSA)|The Communist]]. The Communist was later renamed [[Political Affairs|Political Affairs]], which was published in print form until 2007. The Party of Communists USA (PCUSA) continues this ideological publication today: see [[The Communist|The Communist]]. | |||
[[Celebration of the Life of Gus Hall|Celebration of the Life of Gus Hall]] | |||
[[CPUSA National Committee 2001 Meeting Pre-Convention Discussion| | |||
CPUSA National Committee 2001 Meeting Pre-Convention Discussion]] | |||
[[Fundamentals of Marxism-Leninism: A Guide for Teachers|Fundamentals of Marxism-Leninism: A Guide for Teachers]] | |||
[[History's Challenge|History's Challenge]] | |||
[[Instructor's Outline for Orientation Course]] | |||
[[Organized Labor - New Times, New Problems, New Ideas]] | |||
[[CPUSA Report of Constitution Committee May 5, 2001]] | |||
[[Study Course on The Communist Party, The Working Class, and Industrial Concentration]] | |||
[[Together Against Imperialism - Greetings to 22nd National Convention CPUSA]] | |||
[[Of the People, for the People - Pictorial highlights of the fifty years of the Communist Party, USA 1919- 1969|Of the People, for the People - Pictorial highlights of the fifty years of the Communist Party, USA 1919- 1969]] | |||
[[The Communist Party USA: 75 Years of Struggle|The Communist Party USA: 75 Years of Struggle]] | |||
[[The Ideological Struggle in the American Left|The Ideological Struggle in the American Left]] | |||
== The Worker == | |||
The most well known publication of the CPUSA was [[The Worker (CPUSA)|The Worker]] which began publication in Chicago in 1924 and had a peak circulation of 35,000. In 1927, the newspaper moved its headquarters to New York City and changed its name to ''The Daily Worker''. This move allowed it to have a more significant impact on national and international politics. During the Cold War era, The Daily Worker faced increasing government political repressoin. In 1956, the paper was briefly renamed "The Worker" as the CPUSA tried to distance itself from the Soviet Union after Khrushchev's rise to power. The newspaper faced financial challenges and declining readership in the post-World War II period. In 1958, it ceased its print publication due to financial difficulties. In 1968 it was renamed ''The Daily World'', and in 1986 it was merged with ''People's World'', which is still published today. People's World now largely de-emphasizes it's Communist roots and often features articles praising the Democratic Party. | |||
[[The Worker (CPUSA)|The Worker Archive Here]] | |||
[[The Worker]] is continued by the [[Party of Communists USA]] | |||
==Black Liberation Journal== | |||
The [[Black Liberation Journal|Black Liberation Journal]] dealt with civil rights issues affecting African Americans. | |||
==Party Affairs and Party Builder== | |||
[[Party Affairs|Party Affairs]] was the internal organizational publication of the CPUSA. It was later continued as [[Party Builder]]. | |||
==Political Affairs== | |||
The ideological organ of the CPUSA was originally called [[The Communist (CPUSA)|The Communist]]. The Communist was later renamed [[Political Affairs|Political Affairs]], which was published in print form until 2007. The [[Party of Communists USA]] (PCUSA) continues this ideological publication today: see [[The Communist|The Communist]]. | |||
Latest revision as of 14:27, 31 August 2024
History
Although the modern incarnation of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) is marred by a number of issues such as Revisionism and Social-Fascism, it's history is marked by it's huge membership peeking at 75,000, advancing Socialist and Marxism-Leninism thought in the United States. It was recognized by the Soviet Union and the 3rd International as the legitimate vanguard of the American working class. Founded in 1919, the CPUSA has played a significant role in shaping American politics and advocating for progressive change.
The CPUSA was formed out of the consolidation of the progressive forces in the Socialist Party of America after the October Revolution made the necessity of revolution and the Vanguard Party clear.
The Labor Movement
The Civil Rights Movement
The Red Scare
Collapse of the USSR
Fall into Revisionism
Mass Organizations
Publications
Celebration of the Life of Gus Hall
CPUSA National Committee 2001 Meeting Pre-Convention Discussion
Fundamentals of Marxism-Leninism: A Guide for Teachers
Instructor's Outline for Orientation Course
Organized Labor - New Times, New Problems, New Ideas
CPUSA Report of Constitution Committee May 5, 2001
Study Course on The Communist Party, The Working Class, and Industrial Concentration
Together Against Imperialism - Greetings to 22nd National Convention CPUSA
The Communist Party USA: 75 Years of Struggle
The Ideological Struggle in the American Left
The Worker
The most well known publication of the CPUSA was The Worker which began publication in Chicago in 1924 and had a peak circulation of 35,000. In 1927, the newspaper moved its headquarters to New York City and changed its name to The Daily Worker. This move allowed it to have a more significant impact on national and international politics. During the Cold War era, The Daily Worker faced increasing government political repressoin. In 1956, the paper was briefly renamed "The Worker" as the CPUSA tried to distance itself from the Soviet Union after Khrushchev's rise to power. The newspaper faced financial challenges and declining readership in the post-World War II period. In 1958, it ceased its print publication due to financial difficulties. In 1968 it was renamed The Daily World, and in 1986 it was merged with People's World, which is still published today. People's World now largely de-emphasizes it's Communist roots and often features articles praising the Democratic Party.
The Worker is continued by the Party of Communists USA
Black Liberation Journal
The Black Liberation Journal dealt with civil rights issues affecting African Americans.
Party Affairs and Party Builder
Party Affairs was the internal organizational publication of the CPUSA. It was later continued as Party Builder.
Political Affairs
The ideological organ of the CPUSA was originally called The Communist. The Communist was later renamed Political Affairs, which was published in print form until 2007. The Party of Communists USA (PCUSA) continues this ideological publication today: see The Communist.