Tuesday, November 5
7:00 – 11:00 pm
Indianapolis Liberation Center
No matter what imperialist, ultra-right wing party wins the national elections on November 5, the call to action is clear: we continue to build the movement for the world we need. We invite everyone to join us to watch the election results together and plan for our future. We know where the real power comes from—the people! We want to take this important opportunity to be in community with you, discuss politics informally, and have fun. We want to know more about what issues are important to you.
We will have snacks and light refreshments as the election results come in across the state and the country. The Vote Socialist 24 campaign has achieved access to the most ballots in the history of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, including its first-time write-in status in Indiana.
Indiana is also poised to get a new governor, which could shift the political landscape of the state. Whether Libertarian Donald Rainwater, Republican-turned-Democrat Jennifer McCormick, or Republican Mike Braun and his far-right Lt. Governor partner Micah Beckwith wins, working and oppressed Hoosiers will need to continue to build the movement for a better world. Only by realizing our role in the political process can we change the world in the way that we need.
The IPS elections are perhaps the most important locally, as right-wing front-groups like Stand for Children and the Mind Trust have heavily funded a slew of candidates to advance the anti-people charter and innovation school agenda, despite their disastrous results in Indianapolis and across the U.S.
Every year we get the same lip service that this year “is the most important election of our lives.” Yet, many have noticed that things seem to be getting worse no matter which political party is in power. From rising food and energy costs, climate change, crumbling infrastructure, low wages, lack of affordable housing, and beyond. We must get to the root cause as to why and think about what must be done together.
How can we develop a politics not based on polarization and competition for one of collaboration and cooperation? If we are all we got then we must devise a way forward and we can only do that work with more of the community involved in the process for progressive change.
The elections are a piece of the political process, but not the only tool in the workers’ toolbox. Our ongoing engagement in addressing political issues is more important than the outcome of one vote. And all of our voices are needed throughout the political spectrum and our intervention when warranted. We need a government responsive to the needs of the majority of the people.
Featured photo: A collage of candidates running in national, state, and local elections.
