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==PSL electoral participation==
==PSL electoral participation==
For the 2008 U.S. elections, PSL fielded candidates [[Gloria La Riva]] for [[President]] and [[Eugene Puryear]] for [[Vice President]]. They ended in the 9th place overall, receiving 7,311 votes.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/president/allcandidates/ CNN.com Full 2008 Election Results], accessed 7 November 2008.</ref> In 1994 and 1998, La Riva was the [[Peace and Freedom Party]] candidate for [[governor]] of [[California]], and was the Worker's World Party candidate for U.S. vice president from 1984 to 2000. They were on the ballot in 12 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.<ref>[http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=9993&cmd=display], VotePSL.org, accessed 4 November 2008.</ref> Michael Prysner, an anti-war [[Iraq]] [[war]] veteran, also announced as a [[candidate]] for [[Congress]] in [[Florida's 22nd congressional district]] in [[2008]] but he didn't qualify for the [[ballot]]. Nine other party [[members]] ran as candidates with other parties or as [[nonpartisan]] candidates in [[four]] [[states]] and DC.<ref>"[http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=8091 Meet the PSL candidates across the country!]", VotePSL.org, accessed 5 June 2008.</ref>
For the 2008 U.S. elections, PSL fielded candidates [[Gloria La Riva]] for [[President]] and [[Eugene Puryear]] for [[Vice President]]. They ended in the place overall, receiving 7,311 votes.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/president/allcandidates/ CNN.com Full 2008 Election Results], accessed 7 November 2008.</ref> In 1994 and 1998, La Riva was the [[Peace and Freedom Party]] candidate for [[governor]] of [[California]], and was the Worker's World Party candidate for U.S. vice president from 1984 to 2000. They were on the ballot in 12 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.<ref>[http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=9993&cmd=display], VotePSL.org, accessed 4 November 2008.</ref> Michael Prysner, an anti-war [[Iraq]] [[war]] veteran, also announced as a [[candidate]] for [[Congress]] in [[Florida's 22nd congressional district]] in [[2008]] but he didn't qualify for the [[ballot]]. Nine other party [[members]] ran as candidates with other parties or as [[nonpartisan]] candidates in [[four]] [[states]] and DC.<ref>"[http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=8091 Meet the PSL candidates across the country!]", VotePSL.org, accessed 5 June 2008.</ref>


The PSL ran [[Carlos Alvarez]] for [[mayor]] of [[Los Angeles, CA]] in the March 2009 [[elections]].<ref>"[http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=10805" Party for Socialism and Liberation: Meet Carlos Alvarez]", VotePSL.org, accessed 3 March 2009.</ref> Alvarez received 3,047 [[votes]] in the election, or 1.11%.<ref>[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=351382" Our Campaigns - Los Angeles Mayor Race - March 03, 2009].</ref>"
The PSL ran [[Carlos Alvarez]] for [[mayor]] of [[Los Angeles, CA]] in the March 2009 [[elections]].<ref>"[http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=10805" Party for Socialism and Liberation: Meet Carlos Alvarez]", VotePSL.org, accessed 3 March 2009.</ref> Alvarez received 3,047 votes in the election, or 1.11%.<ref>[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=351382" Our Campaigns - Los Angeles Mayor Race - March 03, 2009].</ref>"


The PSL is currently [[launching]] a [[campaign]] for [[Mayor]] of [[New York City]].<ref>[http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=12163" Why I'm Running for Mayor of New York]"</ref> Frances Villar of the PSL will challenge [[incumbent]] [[Michael Bloomberg]] for mayor of the [[city]].
The PSL is currently launching a [[campaign]] for [[Mayor]] of [[New York City]].<ref>[http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=12163" Why I'm Running for Mayor of New York]"</ref> Frances Villar of the PSL will challenge [[incumbent]] [[Michael Bloomberg]] for mayor of the [[city]].


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Revision as of 20:09, 23 July 2009

Party for Socialism and Liberation
Founded2004[1]
IdeologyCommunism,
Marxism-Leninism
International affiliationNone
Website
PSLweb.org

The Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) is a Marxist Leninist party in the United States founded to promote revolutionary change.[2]

It was originally created as the [[]]of a split within the ranks of the Workers World Party (WWP). The San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and Washington, D.C. branches of WWP left almost in their entirety to form the PSL. No reason has ever been officially given for the split by either party. The PSL has since established branches in several additional urban centers across the United States.

Publications

The main publications of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, reflecting its political perspective, are the biweekly newspaper, Liberation, and the quarterly magazine, Socialism and Liberation. PSL outlines its political perspective, including its assessment of the current international and domestic situation in the pamphlet "Who We Are, What We Stand For." The PSL advocate building a revolutionary workers’ party in the United States.

International views

The PSL supports the government of Cuba, and while critical of the current Chinese government, it views the Chinese Revolution favorably. The PSL also supports the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela – a frequent topic in its magazine. It has endorsed activities that call for the release of the Cuban Five – deemed political prisoners by supporters – and called for the extradition of Luis Posada Carriles from the US.[3]

The PSL supports the rights of nations to self determination. It has been outspoken in condemning the state of Israel and its role in the Middle East. The PSL also led demonstrations against the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in July 2006. The PSL supports the right of return for Palestinian people.

Participation in the anti-war movement

The PSL is very active in the antiwar movement. It is a member of the steering committee of the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism), which has taken a lead organizing role in mass antiwar demonstrations since 2001. Unlike the Workers World Party, which never maintained a formal position in the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition despite its clear influence, the PSL’s role within A.N.S.W.E.R. is overt. As one of the most active members of the coalition. PSL has gained notice for successfully forging ties with Arab and Muslim American groups such as the Muslim American Society, Al-Awda and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. This cooperation with these groups has been characterized by conservatives as dangerous collaboration with "Islamists".[4]

The National Offices of the Party for Socialism and Liberation are based in San Francisco, California and Washington, D.C.. The PSL also maintains branches and centers in Baltimore, MD; Chicago; Los Angeles, CA; New Haven, CT; New Paltz and New York City, NY; San Jose, CA; Seattle, WA; Sioux Falls, SD; and Miami, FL. The PSL's New York City branch is based in Harlem.

PSL electoral participation

For the 2008 U.S. elections, PSL fielded candidates Gloria La Riva for President and Eugene Puryear for Vice President. They ended in the 9th place overall, receiving 7,311 votes.[5] In 1994 and 1998, La Riva was the Peace and Freedom Party candidate for governor of California, and was the Worker's World Party candidate for U.S. vice president from 1984 to 2000. They were on the ballot in 12 states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.[6] Michael Prysner, an anti-war Iraq war veteran, also announced as a candidate for Congress in Florida's 22nd congressional district in 2008 but he didn't qualify for the ballot. Nine other party members ran as candidates with other parties or as nonpartisan candidates in four states and DC.[7]

The PSL ran Carlos Alvarez for mayor of Los Angeles, CA in the March 2009 elections.[8] Alvarez received 3,047 votes in the election, or 1.11%.[9]"

The PSL is currently launching a campaign for Mayor of New York City.[10] Frances Villar of the PSL will challenge incumbent Michael Bloomberg for mayor of the city.

Notes

  1. ^ Socialism and Liberation magazine is changing at pslweb.org, accessed 7 June 2008
  2. ^ About the Party for Socialism and Liberation at pslweb.org, accessed 4 June 2007.
  3. ^ Cuba Solidarity Campaign at pslweb.org, accessed 4 June 2007.
  4. ^ Ben Johnson, "Communists Against the Military, FrontPageMag.com, 14 July 2005 (accessed 4 June 2007).
  5. ^ CNN.com Full 2008 Election Results, accessed 7 November 2008.
  6. ^ [1], VotePSL.org, accessed 4 November 2008.
  7. ^ "Meet the PSL candidates across the country!", VotePSL.org, accessed 5 June 2008.
  8. ^ "" Party for Socialism and Liberation: Meet Carlos Alvarez", VotePSL.org, accessed 3 March 2009.
  9. ^ " Our Campaigns - Los Angeles Mayor Race - March 03, 2009.
  10. ^ " Why I'm Running for Mayor of New York"

Sources

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