Jarvis Tyner

Jarvis Tyner is the former executive vice-chair of the Communist Party USA and a long-time member of the party's national board. Tyner has been an active public spokesperson against racism, imperialism, and war. He has written numerous articles and pamphlets and appeared on the media, campuses, and in other public venues advocating for peace, equality, and the socialist alternative.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Jarvis Tyner

Arts

Here’s why you should go see “Trumbo”
January 12, 2016 By Jarvis Tyner
If you haven't seen "Trumbo", check your movie listings, run to the nearest theater, and check it out.
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Opinion

Racist terrorism in Charleston
June 25, 2015 By Jarvis Tyner
All who support racial equality, democracy and justice know that the world is watching: this is time to mobilize to bring an end to racist terror and structural racism in general.
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Labor

The fight for $15: A new labor movement is born
April 20, 2015 By Jarvis Tyner
Apr. 15 was more than the usual day of demonstrations. It was a turning point in the unity, politics, and organization of the movement to end inequality.
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U.S.

Mayor Ras Baraka tops Harlem evening of black culture and struggle
March 18, 2015 By Jarvis Tyner
The meeting's theme was "Support City Officials Who Fight for Equality, a Living Wage and Against Racism."
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Opinion

De Blasio calls for unity in the fight for quality education
March 28, 2014 By Jarvis Tyner
In an effort to set the record straight and heal a rift with New York State's Gov. Cuomo and charter school supporters, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made a major speech on his education...
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Opinion

Hang in there, Mayor de Blasio
March 17, 2014 By Jarvis Tyner
The wolves of Wall Street are out to destroy New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's universal pre-kindergarten plan.
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Opinion

We are not going back!
March 11, 2014 By Jarvis Tyner
From slavery to today's struggles against structural racism and for democracy for all, the African-American people continue to play a strategic role.
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Opinion

African-American struggles are key in the fight for progress
February 19, 2014 By Jarvis Tyner
Remarks by Jarvis Tyner, national vice chairman of the CPUSA, in a recent teleconference call that was part of the preparations for the coming 30th convention of the party this June in Chicago.
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