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At its founding, Political Affairs was the theoretical organ of the Communist Party, USA , generally publishing articles intended almost exclusively for members of the Communist Party. In the late 1990s that role changed. With a deepening economic crisis in the US, a growing gap between the rich and poor, and ultra-right attacks on working class institutions, such as the labor movement, and on democratic rights, from reproductive rights to civil rights, the leadership of the Communist Party, USA called for an all-peoples' struggle against the ultra right and its anti-worker agenda. It was in this climate of struggle that Political Affairs shed its role as an internal organ of the CPUSA and adopted a broader stance. Currently it provides marxist perspectives on many contemporary issues, engages in theoretical discussions relevant to marxists, the working class and democratic movements. It does not, however, restrict itself to the views of a few CPUSA leaders or ideologists. Popular in style and language, Political Affairs takes a non-jargonistic, non-sectarian approach to analyzing issues and struggles relevant to the progressive-minded general public. In addition to articles devoted to national and international politics, readers can enjoy poetry, book reviews , occasional music and film reviews , quizzes, interviews , and occasional short stories. Further, on the Political Affairs Magazine website readers can find a Daily Online Edition , links to Internet activism , and occasional e-mail alerts to readers urging involvement in immediate struggles. External links |
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