Hello, Comrades - in this blog post, we start with the news covering the Communist Party of Britain's criticism of the monarchy and their call for the abolition of all powers and institutions relating to the monarchy. The second topic discusses the recent shooting in Texas with a suspected neo-Nazi motive, where eight people were killed and seven others wounded. The next highlights the murder of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man who was killed on a New York City subway train. Finally we look at the US increasing its military presence in the Philippines, citing the need to "strengthen security in the face of the Chinese threat."
In Marxist History, we take a look at the MOVE bombing - the time the US police bombed a home in Philidelphia in the 1980s.
Before we jump into the reading, I want to point your attention to the rebranded podcast, “Kyle’s Communist Podcast” which can serve as an audio companion to the written newsletters.
Pioneer week
Pioneer week is a celebration of the Young Pioneers, a communist youth organization that existed in the Soviet Union and other countries from 1922 until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The celebration technically only takes place on May 19th each year, but to spread awareness for this hidden holiday, we’re making it into a week of content!
In the next issue, you’ll learn all about the inception of the Young Pioneers and read thought from friends who participated in the organization. The Pioneers were organized into groups by age, and their activities included learning about communism, participating in community service projects, and attending summer camps. The Pioneer Anthem, "Clash of the Fires, Blue Nights," was a popular song associated with the organization. Today, Pioneer week is celebrated by some socialist and communist groups as a way to honor the history and legacy of the Young Pioneers.
- Pioneer week
- 📝 News
- “The Communist Party of Britain on the coronation of Charles III and the monarchy”
- “Texas gunman who killed eight had ‘neo-Nazi’ ideation, say officials”
- “Jordan Neely’s murder on the New York City subway and the terminal crisis of capitalism”
- “Yankees increase their military presence in the Philippines”
- Pioneer Day is on May 19:
- 🎙️ Podcast
- 🎧 Music
- English Lyrics
- Russian Lyrics
- 🖼️ Art
- 📺 Videos
- 📜 Last Week in Marxist History
- May 13 - US Police Bomb Black People - MOVE
- ⏭️ What’s next…
- 📕 Book Club
- More info
- 🍿 Movie Club
- More Info
- 📅 Upcoming Events
- 🙋♂️ How can you help?
- 👕 Shirts
- 📈 Boost It!
- ☕️ Ko-fi Membership
📝 News
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“The Communist Party of Britain on the coronation of Charles III and the monarchy”
“Texas gunman who killed eight had ‘neo-Nazi’ ideation, say officials”
“Jordan Neely’s murder on the New York City subway and the terminal crisis of capitalism”
“Yankees increase their military presence in the Philippines”
Pioneer Day is on May 19:
Learn more about the event in these posts. We’ll have a special newsletter on May 19!
🎙️ Podcast
Comrades - I previously had a show called “Kyle’s Communist Book Club.” To make a long story short, that podcast is the reason this stream and newsletter exist. I’ve recently decided to rebrand it as an accompanying podcast to this letter. The podcast is expected to air on Mondays recapping Thursday’s letter and teasing a bit of what this one includes.
The podcast is titled “Kyle’s Communist Podcast” to keep it nice and simple. 😉
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🎧 Music
Comrades - do you know of the Young Pioneers? Did you know May 19 is Pioneer Day? In Thursday’s newsletter, we’re doing a deep dive on the subject!
Youth groups are incredibly important to the formation of revolutionary activities, and the US even had their own Pioneers in the 1920s-1930s.
In the meantime, get into the spirit with the Pioneer Anthem, "Clash of the Fires, Blue Nights.”
English Lyrics
Russian Lyrics
According to the video:
"Clash of the Fires, Blue Nights" is a Soviet pioneer song written in 1922. The lyrics were written by poet Alexander Alexeyevich Zharov, and the music by pianist Sergei Fyodorovich Kaidan-Deshkin.
🖼️ Art
📺 Videos
Elon’s out at Twitter? Thank the stars! Should KyleCommunist return? I haven’t used Twitter since he took over, and it has been a wonderful mental respite. Though I have been very active on Instagram!
📜 Last Week in Marxist History
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May 13 - US Police Bomb Black People - MOVE
⏭️ What’s next…
- Join our Book Club meeting each Thursday at 9 PM ET on Discord
- Follow my Instagram for daily updates
- Catch me live on Twitch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4 PM ET
- Read last week’s post!
📕 Book Club
Join us this Thursday at 9 PM ET on Discord as we read and discuss Lenin’s “The Tasks of the Proletariat in Our Revolution”
More info
RSVP here:
https://discord.com/events/1015662550781800559/1104872332075466792
🍿 Movie Club
Join us on Sunday as we watch “Ordinary Fascism” also known as “Triumph Over Violence.”
More Info
RSVP here:
📅 Upcoming Events
🙋♂️ How can you help?
Join the Discord. Follow the Twitch. Share posts from the Instagram.
👕 Shirts
I’ve been asked to create merch - something people can purchase to wear and represent while supporting the stream. I’m proud to announce we offer some really striking designs through StreamElements. StreamElements integrates with Twitch, so Twitch subscribers get a discount on the shop!
📈 Boost It!
Comrades, if you’ve read this far, I ask you to help boost some projects of mine:
- Instagram Posts - sharing these to your Instagram story or sending them directly to friends really helps spread the word: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr8-98mOGJs/
- Book Club - Join our weekly book club to engage in thoughtful Marxist discussions that challenges dominant narratives. We meet each Thursday at 9 PM ET and listen to an audiobook read by SocialismForAll. After each chapter, we discuss the major themes. Join the Discord and RSVP in the Events Tab.
☕️ Ko-fi Membership
I’ve revamped my Ko-fi page (similar to a Patreon)! Ko-fi allows people to donate money directly or subscribe monthly. For our monthly Pioneer members, we’re offering a new feature called: Instagram Roundups.
These round-ups will include extra information from my historic Instagram posts
Previously, I’ve been unable to share links to the photos and extra history due to post caption size. Now Pioneer members on Ko-fi will get this exclusive access!
Read the previous newsletter here: What I’m watching - May 11