Joelle Fishman

Joelle Fishman chairs the Connecticut Communist Party USA. She is an active member of many local economic rights and social justice organizations. As chair of the national CPUSA Political Action Commission, she plays an active role in the broad labor and people's alliance and continues to mobilize for health care, worker rights, and peace. Joelle Fishman preside el Partido Comunista de Connecticut USA. Es miembro activo de muchas organizaciones locales de derechos económicos y justicia social. Como presidenta de la Comisión Nacional de Acción Política del CPUSA, desempeña un papel activo en la amplia alianza laboral y popular y continúa movilizándose por la atención médica, los derechos de los trabajadores y la paz.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Joelle Fishman

U.S.

Enthusiastic celebration pushes forward for jobs and freedom
March 6, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
"Multiracial alliances will continue to struggle for freedom, justice, and equality, and the lessons of past struggles will act as guidance."
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U.S.

Keeping Families Together bus tour rallies support for immigration reform
March 4, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
Josemaria Islas and his family are living in fear, yet speaking out with courage, as his deportation order draws closer day by day.
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U.S.

The vision of Rosa Parks
March 1, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
Rosa Parks' vision for freedom and peace continues to inspire our nation and the ongoing movement for social justice in the 100th year of her birth.
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U.S.

March for love, peace, and jobs on Valentine’s Day
February 21, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
"There is hope, [when] young people lead us in a march for justice, for jobs, to have the courage to stand up."
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U.S.

Connecticut celebration highlights jobs and freedom
February 13, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
The event marks 150 years since the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery and 50 years since the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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U.S.

Demands grow for fair and inclusive immigration reform
February 11, 2013 By Joelle Fishman
Immigrant rights organizations, labor, faith based, and civil rights groups have embraced the urgency for comprehensive immigration reform.
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U.S.

Connecticut rallies issue call to tax the rich; no cuts to Social Security
December 12, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Connecticut union, retiree, community and clergy groups sent a clear message to Congress and the president in two candlelight vigils.
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Labor

Today in Labor History: Fighting Mary and Mother Jones
November 30, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
On November 30, 1854, "Fighting Mary" Eliza McDowell, also known as the "Angel of the Stockyards," was born in Chicago.
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