Socialism
- [META] Looking for mods, for both this community and all the sibling communities of the group it's a part of
алсааас [she/they] @lemmy.dbzer0.com Featuredcross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/26257075
> Hiii there~ fellow revolutionary socialists! Ik, I have been putting this off for faaaar too long, but have finally got myself to open up mod applications! > > Since the inception of this batch of communities, I haven't rly had the capacity to proactively moderate them as I'd like to (and still don't). My instance administrators took care of most of the reports and banning a few .world libs here and there usually did the job 😛 (luckily, Dengists and other such revisionists have thus far not rly invaded these communities as they did with Hexbear). > > Thus, I'd like to request your help in taking over moderation and have come up with a vetting process to hand off virtually all day-to-day operations. > > > ### The "batch of communities" I keep referring to: > - !actualcommunism@lemmy.dbzer0.com > - !actualsocialism@lemmy.dbzer0.com > - !actualcommunism101@lemmy.dbzer0.com > - !actualsocialism101@lemmy.dbzer0.com > - !leftymemes@lemmy.dbzer0.com > - !anarchismvsmarxism@lemmy.dbzer0.com > > ## Here are some criteria/expectations: > > #### You MUST: > - be at least fluent in English (not proficient, doesn't have to be your 1st language; it's technically my 3rd language lol) > - be a revolutionary socialist falling into the spectrum defined in the rules of the specific community > - have a Matrix account > > #### You SHOULD: > - be somewhat knowledgeable with revolutionary socialism and it's concepts (again, relevant to the specific community > - have enough time and motivation available to reasonably and regularly check on your community(/ies) (ofc in the context of what makes sense in your timezone) > - have an account that is older than 3 months, with pre-existing history > > #### Nice to have: > - familiarity with Lemmy moderation tools > - have a history of being active in the community(/ies) you'd like to mod > > #### entirely optional: > - be willing to regularly post in/contribute to your community(/ies) > > ## To apply please: > - send me your @matrixUsername:matrixHomeserver with a PM from the Lemmy acc with which you are applying > - answer the questionnaire > - subsequently contact me over on Matrix > - send me your "filled out" questionnaire that way in the following format: > > 1. Question1? > your answer here > > 2. Question2 > your 2nd answer here > ... > > (just copy paste the questionnaire and append your answers to the questions) > > If I think you'd fit, I'll invite you into the Matrix space I've set up. I'd like to first pool some ppl there and then come up with a concept collectively, after which I'll give out the mod rights on Lemmy. > After this initial group has been established, future applications will be overseen in the "Recruits" room of the mentioned Matrix space. > > ## Questionnaire: > 1. Which community(/ies) would you like to help moderate? > 2. Have you read the rules of said community(/ies) and do you agree to upkeep/enforce them proactively? > 3. Would you want humanity to evolve past capitalism towards a stage of a class-, money- and stateless society (ie. communism)? > 4. Do you think there should be a socialist world republic? > 5. Would you classify the Russian Federation and the Peoples' Republic of China as imperialist? > 3. What is your take on the fraternal war between Russia and Ukraine, triggered by Russian aggression? > 4. What is your take on the Zionist occupation of Palestine?
- Socialist Presidential candidate Claudia De la Cruz: "The people deserve better than the two-party system."
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19644425
> We’re running this campaign because the people and the planet deserve better than the Democrats and Republicans. > > Learn more about our socialist campaign to fight for a future for and by the working class.
- Vote “NO” on the Boeing sellout contract! Organize the rank and file against the sellouts in the IAM bureaucracy!www.wsws.org Vote “NO” on the Boeing sellout contract! Organize the rank and file against the sellouts in the IAM bureaucracy!
In bringing this contract to a vote, the IAM bureaucrats have declared they are not on the side of workers but of management, and behind them a government which does not want a strike at a major defense contractor.
- Neoliberalism and the Socialist Movement in Britainmronline.org Neoliberalism and the Socialist Movement in Britain: From the Third Road to Jeremy Corbyn and Brexit | MR Online
Zhao Dingqi: You have been a member of the British Labour Party since 1961 and have long been involved in political activities and parliamentary elections as a member of the party, but you left 2004. Why did you choose to leave the party at that time? What do you think of Tony Blair’s “New Labour”
- i want to have a deeper understanding of stalinism
i'm a socialist more aligned with marxism trotskyism leninism. anyway im looking for resources to better understand stalinism. anyone got recommendations?
- Chinese Tech Companies Push Staff To the Limit - Slashdot
cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/13812624
> JD.com founder Richard Liu warned employees against prioritizing work-life balance during a recent video conference, stating those who "put life first and work second" were not welcome at the company. This stance reflects a broader trend in China's tech sector as executives face slowing growth and increased competition. > > Major tech firms, including Alibaba and Tencent, have cut tens of thousands of jobs since 2021. Companies are now seeking younger, cheaper workers and demanding longer hours from existing staff. Pinduoduo, an e-commerce group known for its high productivity and grueling work culture, is seen as a model by some in the industry. In 2021, two Pinduoduo employees died in incidents linked to overwork by colleagues. > > Older tech professionals, typically over 35, face the greatest risk of redundancy and struggle to find new positions. Employers often view them as expensive and less flexible due to family responsibilities. A 2023 survey of 2,200 professionals in China's largest cities revealed widespread anxiety about career prospects and work-life balance. Many in the industry report experiencing depression and high stress levels.
- The effects of unjustifiable hierarchies and asymmetrical violencemedium.com The effects of unjustifiable hierarchies and asymmetrical violence
Delving into the Human Costs of the Israeli Occupation
- RDWolff discusses 21st-century socialism, local/ground-up socialism
Wolff discusses how municipal socialism might start, the relationship between worker coops and local residents, among other things.
New Democracy@Work team. Videographers don't get it together until 7-8 mins in. Private video. If link doesn't work, comment and I'll remove post.
- Discussion of Christian socialism in the USA
The 1st 15 mins are year-old news. The 2nd 15 mins are a discussion between a marxist scholar and a Christian-socialist scholar.
- Texas used to have socialist cowboys. For real.
It's an audio podcast, ~1/2 hr long.
- "Intensity of exploitation is a common determinant of mental illness."spectrejournal.com Mental Illness and Capitalism – Spectre Journal
David Matthews outlines the importance of a Marxist conceptualization of mental illness rather than a purely biological analysis.
Wages down, cost of living up, gov't sucks--it's enough to make you crazy.
- 21st-century socialism requires attention to micro levels of social organizationbraveneweurope.com Harriet Fraad, Richard D. Wolff - Twenty-First Century Socialism: What It Will Become and Why - Brave New Europe
Socialism now needs to add a critical analysis of capitalism’s micro-level organization inside workplaces and households to its macro-level analyses. Dr. Harriet Fraad is a mental health counselor and hypnotherapist in New York City whose [...]
I'd live there.
- So close!
C'mon, Jeffy, link awful politics to awful economics, please! Even so, it was an admirable speech. Go here for context https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjCcctr3BxU
- Indicia of feudalism?
When you're in the process of applying for a job, and your prospective employer wants to know whether you're passionate about the work and how you're going to make/save them money or improve their bureaucratic standing, or both, is that analogous to a king requiring your love and your promise to battle on his behalf?
- What are you reading?
I'll go first. Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought, Cornel West, and Virtue Hoarders: The Case Against the PMC, Catherine Liu.
- Socialism is great, love it
Hey, uhh love it. I think this is probably a good opportunity to share information about socialism and stuff since people like me don't know all the details, we're just here to help :)
