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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 4d

We are deeply saddened to hear of Rose’s passing. Her wisdom, generosity, and tireless advocacy for Indigenous women and girls touched many lives. Rose’s legacy will continue to guide and inspire us. Our thoughts are with her family and community.

MADRE @madrespeaks.bsky.social · 7d

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of long-time friend, partner, & feminist activist Rose Cunningham Kain.

We are sad to have lost such a presence in our lives, but we are grateful to hold onto our memories of you.

Rest well, friend.

Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 7d

Tina Modotti captured Concha Michel, a Mexican artist, researcher, and activist in 1923 in this iconic photograph. More on her revolutionary life and work in David Bacons new article on our website: rosalux.nyc/a-revolution...

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 7d

How did Marx come to write The Capital?
How did his thought evolve as he was writing it?
What did he hope to accomplish by writing it?
Why read Capital today?
All these questions will be answered at this engaging event happening later today!
Register now here: www.goethe.de/ins/us/en/st...

A Revolutionary in Politics and Photography - RLS-NYC

Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 7d

Tina Modotti merged art and activism, using her lens to fight fascism and uplift workers. Explore her revolutionary life in politics and photography in this new article by David Bacon.
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Tina Modotti fused modernist photography with radical politics in 1920s Mexico, creating iconic images of workers and revolution, before ultimately giving up art to devote her life to the fight agains...

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Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Brussels Office | If Not Now, When?

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Dissent Magazine @dissentmag.bsky.social · 13d

Join Dissent & @versobooks.bsky.social for a conversation with @chiosse.bsky.social, @ceaweaver.bsky.social, and @jwmason.bsky.social about how Zohran will govern.

October 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Verso office in New York.

www.eventbrite.com/e/how-will-z...

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Rosalux-Europa @rosaluxeu.bsky.social · 9d

After massive #solidarity demonstrations all over the globe, Italy took the momentum to a new level: on Sept 22, tens of thousands joined nationwide #protests & blockades to condemn the genocide in #Gaza🔥✌️

𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗲 looks back at a strike of historic proportions: rosalux.eu/en/2025/if-n...

[:en]It had been in the air for some time. The massive rally in Berlin over the weekend was only the latest sign of a growing continental momentum. The mobilisation in Italy has taken this dynamic to ...

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 13d

Yesterday in NY, leaders and civil society honored José “Pepe” Mujica, Uruguay’s former president. Spain, Chile, and Uruguay’s leaders asked: what would he say on dignity under neoliberalism, Gaza’s suffering, and LatAm unity? His words echo: “Sometimes, the impossible costs more.”
#DemocracyAlways

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 13d

Saul Kenny, Article 109’s communication manager, wrote an op-ed for us, explaining why there is growing momentum for a General Conference to review the UN Charter:
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Reviving the UN Charter After 80 Years - RLS-NYC

After 80 years, the promise to renew the UN Charter remains unfulfilled. Now is the time to deliver on it.

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 13d

We were delighted to welcome so many guests in our office, including former Irish President and UN HCHR, Mary Robinson; former Belgian PM, Alexander De Croo; former New Zealand PM and UNDP Administrator, Helen Clark; and The Gambia’s Permanent Rep to the UN in Geneva, Prof. Muhammadou M.O. Kah.

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 13d

"After 80 years, the promise to renew the UN Charter remains unfulfilled. Now is the time to deliver on it."
We hosted on the sidelines of the #UNGA80 "Article 109", an initiative that aims to renew the United Nations and make it fit for the future.

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Rosalux-Europa @rosaluxeu.bsky.social · 15d

Webinar: Finding the Money for #ClimateJustice
🗓️Save the date: Sept 25, 3pm CET

Join us for a vital conversation on how to redirect global military budgets to fund #ClimateAction & justice. Hear from experts on building a future of peace & solidarity

👉Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 15d

Honored to host Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Chair of The Elders, alongside the Article 109 coalition at RLS NYC tonight. A powerful evening of courage and bold solutions for the future of multilateralism. #UNGA80

The 2026 Empty Cup - RLS-NYC

Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 18d

Last week, Democratic Mayoral candidate for New York City, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, released a video highlighting the FIFA’s ticketing plan for the 2026 World Cup. Spoiler: It’s not good.
Our report: rosalux.nyc/the-2026-emp...

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized FIFA’s 2026 World Cup ticketing plan, urging supporters to resist corporate-driven fan exploitation.

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 18d

"The champions of Democratic Socialism will need to continue to anchor campaigns in bread-and-butter economics."

Jared Abbott and @sunraysunray.bsky.social analyse the results from the recent national poll and outline a path for Democratic Socialism to grow beyond blue strongholds.

Jacobin @jacobinmag.bsky.social · 20d

A new national poll shows democratic socialism has made enormous strides over the last decade.

But to grow beyond blue strongholds, its champions will need to continue to anchor campaigns in bread-and-butter economics.

What Americans Think of Democratic Socialism

A new national poll shows democratic socialism has made enormous strides over the last decade. But to grow beyond blue strongholds, its champions will need to continue to anchor campaigns in bread-and-butter economics.

New Report: Working-Class Social and Economic Attitudes

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Milwaukee DSA @mkedsa.bsky.social · 23d

The poll was conducted from August 22 to 24, 2025. It surveyed 1,257 likely voters nationwide using web panel respondents. It was conducted by Data for Progress for the DSA Fund, Jacobin magazine, and the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung.

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A national poll from Jacobin, DSA Fund, and Data for Progress finds broad support for democratic socialist leaders and left-wing policies.

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New Poll: Democratic Socialism Is Now Mainstream

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 19d

We supported another new study with the CWCP and @jacobinmag.bsky.social. It reveals where working-class voters stand on key issues and how they differ from wealthier Americans. The message is clear: economic populism must be the core of progressive appeals to workers: jacobin.com/2025/07/cwcp...

A new study from the Center for Working‑Class Politics and Jacobin reveals where working-class voters stand on key issues and how they differ from wealthier Americans. The message is clear: economic p...

Incorporating Ancient Wisdom | A Wisdom Keepers Delegation

Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 19d

Join us at our office on Wednesday for this event with A Wisdom Keepers Delegation. This intimate gathering will highlight the delegation’s international efforts to bring Indigenous wisdom into the center of global climate discussions. RSVP NOW! www.awisdomkeepersdelegation.org/nyclimatewee...

Join us for an event led by Jacob Johns (Hopi & Akimel O’odham) Executive Director of A Wisdom Keepers Delegation—a global collective of Indigenous knowledge holders, activists and youth working to br...

www.awisdomkeepersdelegation.org

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 20d

Nice one, @teenvogue.com!

Stefan Liebich @brooklynliebich.bsky.social · 21d

Also @teenvogue.com reports about our poll.

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Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · 22d

A new poll from Data for Progress found that “voters of all parties” are open to leftist policies, and that a majority of Democratic voters polled preferred democratic socialism to capitalism “when written definitions of each are read aloud to them.”

Read more: www.teenvogue.com/story/gen-z-...

New Poll: Democratic Socialism Is Now Mainstream

Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 21d

“These results tell a clear story: democratic socialism is now mainstream”
A poll we supported reveals broad support for socialist policies and politicians among likely Democratic voters. @jacobinmag.bsky.social summarized the findings.

Jacobin @jacobinmag.bsky.social · 23d

New Poll: Democratic Socialism Is Now Mainstream
A national poll from Jacobin, DSA Fund, and Data for Progress finds broad support for democratic socialist leaders and left-wing policies.

A national poll from Jacobin, DSA Fund, and Data for Progress finds broad support for democratic socialist leaders and left-wing policies.

Is socialism going mainstream? A new poll suggests it might be

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Rosa Luxemburg NYC @rosaluxnyc.bsky.social · 21d

Capitalism is out … and socialism is in?
A survey we supported found that Socialism is on the rise among likely democratic voters.
@politico.com reports on the findings.

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Politico @politico.com · 23d

A new poll suggests socialism might be going mainstream.

The survey by a left-leaning group found the movement is gaining popularity among Democrats.

The movement is gaining popularity among Democrats, a left-leaning group found.

www.politico.com