Movement for People's Democracy Michigan

Also known as Little Flower, Fiorello LaGuardia is regarded as one of the best mayors of NYC. His accomplishments as mayor include unifying NYC’s transit system into a single, publicly – owned system, establishing LaGuardia Airport, expanding public housing and other infrastructure during the Great Depression and WWII. He strongly supported FDR’s New Deal programs, expanding social welfare services and public markets. His policies inspired many, including NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Contrary to western perception, the 1956 Hungarian Uprising was orchestrated by the CIA, which funded reactionary groups in Hungary. The rebellion was unsuccessful, but still used as propaganda to portray the Soviet Union as repressive and tyrannical. Join us on Tuesday, October 28th as we delve into historical research showing the truth. https://peoplesschool.us/the-hungarian-counter-revolution/

Cold War propaganda against the Soviet Union still infects society today. Among these is the myth of Soviet Anti-Semitism. Despite the Soviet Union’s heroic to save Jewish people from N**i extermination and instituting strict policies against anti-Semitism within its borders, the Soviet Union has been slanderously accused of being identical to N**i Germany. Join us on Tuesday, October 21st to learn more! https://peoplesschool.us/the-myth-of-soviet-anti-semitism/

The history of Indigenous People’s involvement in the labor movement is not widely known. However, their struggles will not be forgotten. The United Native American Society aims to teach this history and emphasize the importance of organizing Native American workers to further their rights. Join the People’s School at 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST on Tuesday, October 14th to commemorate Indigenous People’s Day!
https://peoplesschool.us/indigenous-people-in-the-workforce/

Join us this week as Harry Bridges School of Labor presents its second part of its series on the History of the World Federation of Trade Unions and its role in the international progressive, labor, and peace movements. Join the People’s School at 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST on Tuesday, October 7 to learn more! https://peoplesschool.us/history-of-the-wftu/

Presented by the Irish-American Connolly Council and Cervantes Fraternal Society, class this week will cover the involvement of the St. Patrick’s Battalion in the Mexican American War. The battalion was comprised of Irish Americans who defected to Mexico’s side during the war. Join the People’s School at 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST to learn about the significance of Irish and Mexican unity in their fight against oppressive foreign domination.

https://peoplesschool.us/connelly-council-cervantes-fraternal-society-presents-st-patricks-battalion/

This week we will draw upon Rajani Palme Dutt’s “India Today” to analyze Indian social movements in the 21st Century. We will also discuss how the Soviet Union influenced the Indian government. Join the People’s School at 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST to learn more! https://peoplesschool.us/september-23-2025-social-movements-in-india/

When the N**is took power in Germany, the world witnessed the most barbarous form of Capitalism. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 provides a deep insight into the conditions that opened Germany up to fascist take over. A careful study will teach the anti-fascist movement what mistakes to avoid a second time. Join us 8pm EST/5pm PST on Tuesday, 9/16 to learn more!

Protesters demand release of ICE detainees from Calhoun County jail due to coronavirus risk A dozen honking cars with protesters circled through an empty parking lot outside the Calhoun County jail Monday, demanding all inmates be released.

COVID-19 Exposes Anew the Crisis of Immigrant Incarceration in Michigan. The Governor Must Act Now. The time for decarceration is now. Governor Whitmer has shown before that she can make ethical decisions in opposition to immigrant incarceration in Michigan. We call on her at this decisive junctu…