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To Whom It May Concern,
Ever since significant protests began against Viktor Yanukovych, we have received an influx of content related to the situation occurring in Ukraine and Russia. As events have progressed, Yanukovych has been swept out of power, with new leaders placed in control of most of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Crimea has separated from Ukraine (legally or illegally, depending on your views) to align closer with Russia. Protests against the west continue in eastern Ukraine, while protests against Russia continue in western Ukraine.
Due to the large impact and involvement of multiple parties in the conflict, we commissars have decided it is prescient to lay out our official, democratically voted upon stance on the conflict.
We, as a party, take a neutral stance. We advocate an independent solution for the conflict, one in which Ukraine (including Crimea) sets its own course and bows to no outside powers. This means no submissiveness towards Russia or the West.
The reason we have for this is one simple to explain: it is impossible for us to find significant common ground on either side. The West represents capitalistic, oligarchic repression which will clearly not act in the best interests of the Ukrainian people. For proof, look no further than the painful IMF/World Bank shock therapy programs introduced on other post-Soviet states. In addition, the new Ukrainian government has and will have Nazi representatives, in the form of the Svoboda Party and the Right Sector. We as communists should never associate with Nazis.
Russia does not present a much better option. Putin is a conservative, nationalistic oligarch. He has centralized power around himself and other rich Russians at the expense of the lumpen proletariat. He represses his people, with laws that criminalize all dissent, including laws against homosexuality and non-ethnic Russians (i.e. "migrants"). To side with him would be to betray our principles just as much.
What does this position mean for you, the average member of the CPDA? It means as follows. You may feel free to support whichever side you choose personally; we will not restrict your choice to do so. However, getting your artwork (visual or literary) which supports either side from this point forward will be difficult. We will not be accepting work which blatantly sides with either the West or Russia on this, unless it is purely rational and unbiased. We are committed to maintaining our position on this, and while you can discuss this with us at length, unless the situation in Ukraine changes our position will not.
In short, do not expect to see many pieces concerning this whole debacle in our gallery any time soon.
Signed,
KnoFear
Commissar of Theory and Ideology
Ever since significant protests began against Viktor Yanukovych, we have received an influx of content related to the situation occurring in Ukraine and Russia. As events have progressed, Yanukovych has been swept out of power, with new leaders placed in control of most of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Crimea has separated from Ukraine (legally or illegally, depending on your views) to align closer with Russia. Protests against the west continue in eastern Ukraine, while protests against Russia continue in western Ukraine.
Due to the large impact and involvement of multiple parties in the conflict, we commissars have decided it is prescient to lay out our official, democratically voted upon stance on the conflict.
We, as a party, take a neutral stance. We advocate an independent solution for the conflict, one in which Ukraine (including Crimea) sets its own course and bows to no outside powers. This means no submissiveness towards Russia or the West.
The reason we have for this is one simple to explain: it is impossible for us to find significant common ground on either side. The West represents capitalistic, oligarchic repression which will clearly not act in the best interests of the Ukrainian people. For proof, look no further than the painful IMF/World Bank shock therapy programs introduced on other post-Soviet states. In addition, the new Ukrainian government has and will have Nazi representatives, in the form of the Svoboda Party and the Right Sector. We as communists should never associate with Nazis.
Russia does not present a much better option. Putin is a conservative, nationalistic oligarch. He has centralized power around himself and other rich Russians at the expense of the lumpen proletariat. He represses his people, with laws that criminalize all dissent, including laws against homosexuality and non-ethnic Russians (i.e. "migrants"). To side with him would be to betray our principles just as much.
What does this position mean for you, the average member of the CPDA? It means as follows. You may feel free to support whichever side you choose personally; we will not restrict your choice to do so. However, getting your artwork (visual or literary) which supports either side from this point forward will be difficult. We will not be accepting work which blatantly sides with either the West or Russia on this, unless it is purely rational and unbiased. We are committed to maintaining our position on this, and while you can discuss this with us at length, unless the situation in Ukraine changes our position will not.
In short, do not expect to see many pieces concerning this whole debacle in our gallery any time soon.
Signed,
KnoFear
Commissar of Theory and Ideology
INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY 2019
Dear comrades of the CPDA,
Firstly, I wish you a productive, hopefully safe, and active May Day. If you are in a part of the world where May Day is still a national holiday, I hope you have a pleasant and happy holiday. For any protesting or participating in mass actions today, keep up the good fight!
Now for highlights of this year's May Day actions:
From Berlin, Germany:
https://www.apnews.com/f3ad07830d0549d4b94a955d0d44c6f2
Success in Mexico:
https://www.vox.com/2019/5/1/18523972/may-day-2019-mexico-labor-reform
Photos from India:
https://indianexpress.com/photos/india-news/may-day-2019-no-respite-for-daily-wagers-on-labour-day-57039
Angela Davis No Shades, No Bounds Article
Dear comrades of the CPDA,
I would like to share an article that I wrote for People's World on Doctor Angela Davis's recent lecture at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.
https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/angela-davis-brings-the-message-of-abolitionist-feminism-to-wisconsin/?fbclid=IwAR380Bc9Is_7gHhcg1Bp0ieTIxDkX14jiChhREm28hEwGbNaDE5_wV2iQ0M
It was an inspiring, thoughtful, and energizing lecture.
People's World is the official publication of the CP-USA.
In solidarity,
The-Necromancer
CPDA Congress Wrap Up
Dear comrades of the CPDA,
I have allowed a few days extra for commentary and voting, given that here in America it has been a rather busy holiday week.
With that in mind, and no further commentary having been made, we shall carry out the results of the Congress.
Comrade KnoFear has been reaffirmed as Commissar of Theory and Ideology.
Comrade EmperorMorgoth has been elected to fill the vacancy for the Commissar of Internal Affairs.
Comrade The-Necromancer has been reaffirmed as CPDA General Secretary.
All other members of the Central Executive Committee, having abstained or lacking candidates, have been reaffirmed for their positions. No
CPDA ELECTIONS, NOMINATIONS, AND RATIFICATION 2018
Dear comrades of the CPDA,
Please take the time to vote on the following members to the Central Executive Committee:
The-Necromancer (https://www.deviantart.com/the-necromancer) for General Secretary
KnoFear (https://www.deviantart.com/knofear) for Commissar of Theory and Ideology
All other Commissariats have not had candidates come forward, and unless otherwise decided by the membership, will retain their current sitting members. The Commissariat of Internal Affairs remains vacant unless a candidate becomes available. If necessary, the CPDA may hold further elections for these positions in Extraordinary Session if the Party membership so decides, the date to be determined by the Party members.
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I approve of this stance, mostly. Russian imperialism is no kinder or more gentle than Western imperialism. Nor, indeed, can the fascist-supported government suffering severe strains of Europhilia and desire to align with the devoutly capitalist European Union offer any better to the people of Ukraine. As ever, I hope that the people of Ukraine can overthrow a system rotten to the core, not fight against a government that is merely the symptom.