What is the Freedom Road Socialist Organization?

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  1. FRSO June 9, 2025 at 20:24

    The Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) is an American communist organization that describes itself as a revolutionary socialist and Marxist-Leninist party. It was formed in 1985 through the merger of several Maoist-oriented New Communist movement organizations.

    Here are some key aspects of the FRSO:

    Ideology: FRSO adheres to Marxism-Leninism and democratic centralism. They believe that capitalism cannot be reformed and that a socialist revolution is necessary to overthrow it.
    Goals: Their primary goal is to build a new, revolutionary communist party in the United States.
    History: The organization has roots in the social movements of the 1960s and 1970s. It was formed by the merger of groups like the Proletarian Unity League and Revolutionary Workers Headquarters, and later merged with others, including the Socialist Organizing Network. There was a significant split in 1999, with one faction (now known as Liberation Road) taking a different ideological path.
    Key Positions:
    Anti-Imperialism: FRSO is strongly anti-imperialist and supports national liberation struggles. They have taken positions opposing U.S. intervention in conflicts like the Russo-Ukrainian War and supporting the Palestinian cause.
    National Oppression: They emphasize the importance of combating national oppression and white privilege in the U.S., recognizing the right to self-determination for oppressed nations within the country (such as the African American, Chicano/Latino, and Hawaiian nations).
    Labor Movement: They advocate for building a “militant minority” within unions and opposing “collaborating union officials,” aiming to place unions on a class struggle basis.
    Direct Action: While they may encourage voting for certain candidates in swing districts, they generally reject the ballot box as the primary means of political change, advocating for direct action and “struggle in the streets.”
    Activities: FRSO members are active in various movements, including the labor movement, African-American liberation, Chicano/Latino movements, LGBTQ+ rights, and anti-war movements. They publish a newspaper called “Fight Back! News.”

  2. fightbacknews June 9, 2025 at 23:11

    “Fight Back! News” (often referred to simply as “Fight Back!”) is a news publication of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), an American communist organization.

    Here’s a breakdown of what it is:

    Affiliation: It is the primary publication of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), a Marxist-Leninist organization. This means its content aligns with FRSO’s ideology and political goals.
    Purpose and Stance: “Fight Back! News” explicitly states its purpose is to “build the people’s struggle.” They are not neutral in their reporting; they openly oppose exploitation, discrimination, and oppression, and are critical of the “rich class of people who run the economy and government.” They support movements that challenge power and privilege.
    Content and Focus: The publication provides news and analysis on various social and political struggles, particularly those affecting working and low-income people, and oppressed nationalities. You’ll find articles on:
    Anti-war movements
    Immigrant rights
    Labor struggles and trade unions
    Police brutality and community control of police
    Women’s and reproductive rights
    Student movements
    Other “people’s movements” both in the U.S. and internationally.
    Authorship: The writers and staff are typically activists and organizers themselves, involved in the movements they cover. Some are members of the FRSO.

    Historical Context: While “Fight Back! News” is currently the publication of FRSO, it’s worth noting that the name “Fight Back News” has been used by other, historically associated, left-wing publications in the past (e.g., associated with the October League (M-L) or Revolutionary Union). The current “Fight Back! News” (fightbacknews.org) is definitively linked to the FRSO.

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