Who We Are / Where We Stand

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Solidarity is an independent socialist organization dedicated to forming a broad regrouping of the U.S. left. We include activists from many long-standing socialist traditions, as well as younger members from newer movements. We do not attempt to put forward a monolithic platform which we all have adapted to; rather, we rely on the richness of our traditions and the creativity and newer experiences of our younger members to foster and develop a forward-looking socialist thought.

Solidarity was founded in 1986 by revolutionary socialists who stand for "socialism from below," the self-organization of the working class and oppressed peoples. We are feminist, anti-racist, and democratic. Within our group, we are trying to foster cultural diversity, flexible practice, and straight-forward socialist politics.

We are activists in many grassroots movements. We are members of unions, where we oppose corporations as well as bureaucratic "business unionism." We are involved in solidarity with the people of Central and South America, Indonesia, Iraq, Palestine—solidarity with the fight against U.S. aggression and imperialism across the world. We work for reproductive rights and other feminist demands. We fight for an ecologically balanced society. We support the struggles of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender activists. We include activists of color and we work in solidarity with people of color organized independently fighting for dignity and power and self determination.

In these movements, we try to build broad coalitions, organize the unorganized, activate the apathetic, develop ties between movements and strengthen the rank-and-file democracy.

We argue against participation in the Democratic Party, which has been the graveyard of radical movements, and promote the idea of a new, independent political party.

We see Solidarity as a contribution to a new U.S. left, one neither sectarian nor reformist. We advocate a new, creative politics with an attitude of openness and collaboration.

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The New York Branch

The New York branch of Solidarity has regular branch meetings in downtown Manhattan, where we discuss topics related to both big picture political questions and our ongoing activist work in the labor movement, community organizing, international solidarity organizations, the anti-war movement, campus activism and the liberation struggles of women, LGBTQ and people of color. We also conduct regular study groups and public events. We strive to support each other's work on the ground and draw from the experience and strategic insights of our multi-generational and national organization. To be put on the branch mailing list or for more information about the group, please email nyc@solidarity-us.org.