Platform
Redbanner.org supports the development of a real, Marxist-Leninist vanguard Party in the United States, composed of working class cadre, which will lead a united front of progressive forces towards Socialism.
To this end, we put forward the following Communist Election Platform, so that workers who visit our website might be able to envision what a Socialist future could look like.
In general, a Communist approach to governance emphasizes the empowerment of working people over the rich, a planned economy, the expansion of the productive forces of the economy, and the improvement of the peoples livelihood.
A Communist government would seek to establish peace, individual security, a vibrant cultural life, expand civil rights, and rebuild the country. The right to a job, a home, food, clothing, healthcare, and an education, would be recognized and enshrined in an economic Bill of Rights.ππ’π₯ππππ‘ π£π’ππππ¬
β’ An immediate end to all ongoing wars, proxy wars, and regime change operations waged and financed by the US government
β’ Exit from military alliances such as NATO, AUKUS, ANZUS, etc.
β’ Closure of the 800+ US military bases abroad
β’ Disbanding of the CIA
β’ Prosecution of the CIA, former Administrations, prominent businesspeople for treason and crimes against humanity in international courts
β’ An end to foreign aid used for militaristic purposes, e.g. to Israel, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, etc.
β’ Peace and alliance with all countries formerly targeted by US aggression, e.g. Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Yemen, Palestine, Korea, etc.
β’ Self-determination for all US colonies
β’ A declared policy of non-interference, non-aggression, and self-defense, to be codified in the US Constitution
β’ Foreign aid to developing nations on the basis of win-win cooperation aimed at building infrastructure and independent, national economies for the improvement of peoplesβ livelihoods abroad
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β’ Nationalization of all natural resources, i.e., oil, gas, timber, coal, precious metals, etc. and the companies that extract/refine them, with the profits made to go into the national budget, instead of the pockets of a handful of billionaires
β’ Closure of private banks and centralization of credit in the hands of the national and state governments, accompanied by a system of national, state, and community dispersal of credit at little to no interest to individuals/entrepreneurs seeking to improve their livelihoods or the community/country
β’ Nationalization of huge agribusinesses and conversion into state farms, accompanied by subsidies on food prices to consumers
β’ Nationalization or breakup of monopolies such as Amazon, telecommunications, Big Tech, etc.
β’ Development of a national economic plan aimed improving the peoples livelihood and increasing the productive capacity of the United States by rebuilding heavy and light manufacturing industries
β’ A massive, national public works program to put to work the unemployed, building new power plants, water treatment facilities, airports, high speed rail lines, hospitals, schools, cultural and community centers, parks, public libraries, concert halls, gyms, sports complexes, public dining halls, roads, bridges, public housing complexes, repairing existing homes, etc.
β’ Strict business regulation and consumer protection to ensure that businesses are not harming the communities they operate in and the people
β’ Progressive taxation of the wealthy millionaires and billionaires, and private businesses, with little-to-no taxation of working people; government will be primarily funded by wealth tax and national industries
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β’ Pursuance of carbon-capturing technologies and other methods to make oil & gas production safer and more ecologically friendly
β’ Commitment to international research on fusion energy and development of fusion technology
β’ Preference for nuclear power and public funding/employment building nuclear power plants
β’ Comprehensive air and water monitoring in communities, and clean-up of polluted waterways and other areas
β’ Expansion of public lands, beaches, and national parks to protect ecologically critical areas and improve the peoples livelihood
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β’ All adult citizens shall have the right to a job with safe conditions and at a living wage
β’ Every workplace shall have a union
β’ Labor unions will be united under one federation, with representation in the government
β’ Reduction of the working day at no loss of pay based on the pursuance of full employment and the condition that there be no overall loss of national productivity
β’ Equal pay for equal work shall be law
β’ Minimum 2 weeks vacation and sick leave for all workers
β’ Reduction of retirement age to 55 accompanied by a well-financed pension system for retirees
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β’ National funding of schools
β’ Free, comprehensive education through the university-level with admission to college based on practical considerations and national needs
β’ Implementation of a national curriculum with focus on science, practical and technical skills, world and national history, local history and conditions, national and major world languages, and world cultures
β’ An end to the focus on testing
β’ More schools, teachers, and smaller classroom sizes
β’ Proliferation of elective courses, after-school programs/activities
β’ Creation of specialized educational and social summer camps for children
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β’ An end to the private insurance industry and healthcare system, and implementation of a comprehensive national health service that includes routine check-ups, specialized care, dental, vision, mental health, etc.
β’ Nationalization of the pharmaceutical industry and thorough testing of pharmaceuticals before release to public
β’ A comprehensive program aimed at ending the opioid and general drug crisis, with free rehabilitation and other necessary resources for addicts
β’ A national campaign to teach people how to live a healthier lifestyle, accompanied by community resources such as sports complexes, gyms, sidewalks, walking trails, bicycles, etc.
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β’ Affirmative action policies to increase participation of women in all sectors of education and the workforce
β’ Government financial aid and tax breaks to single mothers instead of child support
β’ Creation of high-quality, state-owned nurseries, daycares, and pre-schools in communities, universities, and workplaces at little-to-no-cost to relieve women of childcare burdens
β’ Guaranteed breaks at work for women to visit their children or attend to nursing infants
β’ Creation of high-quality public dining halls, serviced laundromats, and housekeeping services to relieve women of household burdens
β’ The right to an abortion is protected as well as the right to motherhood (e.g., social factors leading women to seek abortions will be addressed and minimized.)
β’ Rape, incest, other forms of violence more often perpetrated against women will be campaigned against and more vigorously prosecuted
β’ Prostitution and pornography will be outlawed with support for the victims and punishment for the pimps, johns, and producers
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β’ Young people shall be guaranteed safe living conditions, free from want, neglect, and violence
β’ Students shall be represented in schools by a student union, and the national student union will be represented in government
β’ Communities and schools, generally, will have more activities for children
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β’ One year paid parental leave at work, to be divided at parentsβ discretion
β’ Increased tax breaks and financial assistance to parents, especially those with multiple children
β’ Couples will be encouraged to share equally in family and household responsibilities
β’ Cases of spousal and parental violence/neglect will be taken seriously and addressed at a community level by peers
β’ The right to divorce will be guaranteed at-no-cost
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β’ Autonomous zones where indigenous people are empowered at the governmental level, special developmental aid to these autonomous zones from national government, and guaranteed representation in national government for all indigenous tribes
β’ Special attention to communities of indigenous and people of color in the campaign for national rejuvenation in order to bridge the gaps in employment, healthcare, education, environment, infrastructure, etc.
β’ Affirmative action policies to correct and prevent future discrimination in all areas of education and employment
β’ With respect to the right of self-determination, additional autonomous zones may be created wherever a minority community can be said to constitute a nation
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β’ All preferential representation of certain religions at a governmental level is ended, i.e, national, state, and local governments/publicly owned and financed institutions cannot endorse religions
β’ The right to pray and worship both in private and public is recognized and guaranteed to all religious people
β’ Observance of religious holidays will be guaranteed to employees and students
β’ The government will maintain places of worship and historical religious sites/landmarks that otherwise cannot be maintained by believers
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β’ National funding of police
β’ Community control of the police force
β’ Demilitarization of police departments
β’ General disarmament of police with the exception of special squadrons used in emergency situations
β’ Dismissal and prosecution of police who have killed unarmed civilians
β’ Decriminalization of drug use, accompanied by free rehabilitation services, and tougher sentences for drug dealers
β’ Release of non-violent offenders from prison system
β’ An end to prison slave labor
β’ Reform of the prison system to ensure humane treatment of prisoners, with an emphasis on acceptable living conditions and acquisition of education or technical skills
β’ Restoration of rights to released prisoners
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β’ An immediate end to ICE raids that terrorize communities and allow criminal elements to flourish due to inability of immigrants to trust law enforcement
β’ Amnesty and an easy path to citizenship for all immigrants currently in the country
β’ Humane treatment of all migrants caught attempting to enter the country illegally
β’ Developmental economic aid wherever possible to the countries that most immigrants arrive from to help ensure that they can make a decent living in their homeland and prevent brain drain
β’ Revocation of citizenship and deportation of all immigrants granted citizenship or residence at the behest of the CIA or other State Department agencies for nefarious reasons
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β’ Commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and denuclearization of national defense
β’ Reduction of the national military budget to reflect global norms and peacetime conditions
β’ Nationalization of the military industrial complex, e.g., armaments and supplies will be produced by the government
β’ Mobilization of the military to help rebuild the countryβs infrastructure and economy
β’ Creation of military units dedicated to humanitarian aid and development, i.e. disaster relief, literacy, medical corps
β’ Implementation of conscription for a period of 2 years after high school in order to instill discipline, patriotism, and teach self-defense
β’ Increase the salaries of all enlisted military personnel
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β’ Monetary influence shall be divorced from the elections process
β’ All candidates and Parties shall have equal access to the ballot, media, and political debates at all levels of government
β’ The Electoral College shall be abolished
β’ Gerrymandering shall be ended and a non-partisan method of districting adopted
β’ All sectors of the population will have a voice in government through various organizations (labor unions, student unions, tribal representatives, etc.)