Communist Party USA

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.

Publications

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.