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.

New Haven resident card inspires hope
August 6, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
The idea for the card came from the practical needs and stresses of the immigrant community.
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U.S.

New Haven Rising is launched
July 30, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
The cafeteria at Career High School was overflowing with neighbors of all ages from all parts of New Haven, Black, Latino, and White greeting each other with excitement.
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Opinion

Michigan’s John Conyers: Tireless champion for jobs and voting rights
July 24, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
What happens in the 2012 elections could make or break struggling cities like Detroit that have been devastated by the economic crisis.
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U.S.

Connecticut labor builds political movement
July 18, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
"We won't ever let them take our movement backward," exclaimed Arlene Holt Baker, executive vice president of the AFL-CIO.
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Labor

Conn. governor joins locked out workers at HealthBridge
July 12, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
The National Labor Relations Board issued a citation against the New Jersey based company when it unlawfully ended contract negotiations.
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Opinion

Today in labor history: air conditioning patented by black inventor
July 12, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

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U.S.

American dream: Florida voters defend rights
July 5, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
Florida has been in the eye of many natural storms. The Sunshine State is now in the eye of a man-made voter suppression storm.
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U.S.

Carrie Underwood responds to backlash for gay marriage support
June 20, 2012 By Joelle Fishman
After Carrie Underwood's interview with British newspaper The Independent, in which she was quoted as saying she believes everyone should have the right to love, a backlash has developed online by those who oppose marriage equality.
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