The Socialist Party strives to establish a radical democracy that places people's lives under their own control -- a non-racist, classless, feminist socialist society where working people own and control the means of production and distribution through democratically-controlled public agencies; where full employment is realized for everyone who wants to work; where workers have the right to form unions freely, and to strike and engage in other forms of job actions; and where the production of society is used for the benefit of all humanity, not for the private profit of a few.
We believe socialism and democracy are one and indivisible. The working class is in a key and central position to fight back against the ruling capitalist class and its power. The working class is the major force worldwide that can lead the way to a socialist future -- to a real radical democracy from below. The Socialist Party fights for progressive changes compatible with a socialist future. We support militant working class struggles and electoral action, independent of the capitalist controlled two-party system, to present socialist alternatives. We strive for democratic revolutions -- radical and fundamental changes in the structure and quality of economic, political, and personal relations -- to abolish the power now exercised by the few who control great wealth and the government.
The Socialist Party is a democratic, multi-tendency organization, with structure and practices visible and accessible to all members. Radical democracy is the cornerstone not only of our socialism, but also of our strategy. If you agree with our principles, we encourage you to join the Socialist Party today!
Recent News
7 August: Socialists on ballot in New Jersey, write-in certified in North Carolina On 7 August, the New Jersey Division of Elections officially confirmed that the Socialist Party presidential ticket of Brian Moore and Stewart Alexander had achieved ballot access in New Jersey. New Jersey is the third state where Socialist Party ballot access has been confirmed. The Moore-Alexander campaign hopes to gain ballot access in roughly 20 states this year.
The campaign also hopes to gain official "write-in" status in another 20 states. We also made progress here this week, when the North Carolina State Board of Elections certified that the Moore-Alexander ticket has qualified for official write-in status in North Carolina. North Carolina requires nearly 70,000 verified signatures for ballot access, which restricts almost all third-party and independent challengers to write-in campaigns. Socialist Party presidential tickets have in the past won thousands of votes as write-in candidates in North Carolina.
A complete list of states targeted for ballot access and official write-in status can be found in the sidebar to the left.
24 July: Socialist Presidential Candidate to Visit Milwaukee for Ballot Access Kickoff at Party's Annual Picnic
Antiwar candidate also plans to visit bread lines, experience bus system and has requested tour and overnight stay in county jail. Brian Moore will also attend Franciscan mass and is attempting baseball workout with city's adult league.
On Friday, July 25, 2008, Socialist Party presidential candidate Brian Moore will arrive by airplane in the state of Wisconsin to initiate the Socialist Party's ballot access petition drive at its annual picnic at Kern Park #1 on Saturday, July 26th, from 12 noon to 4 PM, in Milwaukee.
The presidential candidate also will visit the bread lines at St. Benedict the Moor church either Friday or Saturday evening around 5 PM, (9th Street) and he will travel the Milwaukee bus system in light of its recent cutbacks and the high gas prices and souring economy.
Moore has also faxed county sheriff David A. Clarke requesting a tour of the penal facilities with an extraordinary request to stay overnight in the facility as well. The candidate slept overnight in Lorton prison in 1986 when he ran against then DC Mayor Marian Barry, whose jurisdiction used the federal penal facilities in Lorton, VA.
Moore, a former Franciscan seminarian, in an order dedicated to serving the poor, plans to attend early Saturday or Sunday morning Mass as an integral part of his common good philosophy. And finally, Moore has e-mailed the Milwaukee Adult Baseball League, requesting an opportunity to practice with a team Saturday morning or evening, depending on a team's schedule. Moore, a former college baseball player, is a left-handed first baseman and bats left-handed as well.
Recent Media Coverage
27 July: Article on Brian's speech at the Socialist Party of Wisconsin picnic.
18 July: Interview with Brian on KHSU Homepage Friday (90.5 FM Arcata, CA).
17 July: Interview with Brian on KFAI Evening News (90.3 FM Minneapolis, 106.7 FM St. Paul, MN).
16 July: Ballot Access Appeal for Funds Please help the Moore/Alexander '08 presidential ticket gain ballot access in 20 states this election year, in November, and also "write-in" status in another 20 states as well, with an urgent donation. Any amount will be appreciated!
We have already qualified in the states of Vermont and Colorado, and we have targeted 20 other states for ballot access status by no later than September 9th, less than two months away!
Because of the time constraints, and limited resources, we need to compensate some of our volunteers to work extra hours, as well as hire professional petitioners, by paying them per signature, and in some cases, cover our volunteers' gas and motel expenses.
Deadline dates for signatures, or convention elections, in each state vary, but they are due in the following targeted states... read more: html, pdf.
Recent Statements and Press Releases
From Brian Moore
7/5 Red-baiting in the Sunshine State: html -- pdf
6/18 Ballot Access Achieved in Colorado, Denied in New Hampshire: html -- pdf
6/11 Ballot Access Challenges Await Third Party Candidates: html -- pdf
6/3 Moore to Protest McCain's Retreat on Campaign Finance Reform: html -- pdf
5/26 Bishop Challenged for Church's Nationalism and War Stance: html -- pdf
