Joe Iosbaker

Iran has acquired significant and strategic technological, military, and surveillance capability from China, strengthening its defense capabilities and internal security infrastructure. fightbacknews.org/articles/china…

La visibilidad es solo el comienzo Declaración del Día de la Visibilidad Trans por el Equipo de Trabajo del Movimiento LGBTQ y de las Mujeres de la Organización Socialista Camino de la Libertad Leer más: frso.org/espanol/la-vis…

BREAKING: Iran President Pezeshkian releases a lengthy public letter addressed to the American people ahead of Trump's address to the nation, defending its actions, denying it poses a threat, and blaming the U.S. for escalating conflict—while warning that continued attacks will deepen instability and resentment. He warns: "Attacking Iran’s vital infrastructure—including energy and industrial facilities—directly targets the Iranian people. Beyond constituting a war crime, such actions carry consequences that extend far beyond Iran’s borders" FULL LETTER BELOW: "To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the truth and aspire to a better life: Iran—by this very name, character, and identity—is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in human history. Despite its historical and geographical advantages at various times, Iran has never, in its modern history, chosen the path of aggression, expansion, colonialism, or domination. Even after enduring occupation, invasion, and sustained pressure from global powers—and despite possessing military superiority over many of its neighbors—Iran has never initiated a war. Yet it has resolutely and bravely repelled those who have attacked it. The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries. Even in the face of repeated foreign interventions and pressures throughout their proud history, Iranians have consistently drawn a clear distinction between governments and the peoples they govern. This is a deeply rooted principle in Iranian culture and collective consciousness—not a temporary political stance. For this reason, portraying Iran as a threat is neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts. Such a perception is the product of political and economic whims of the powerful—the need to manufacture an enemy in order to justify pressure, maintain military dominance, sustain the arms industry, and control strategic markets. In such an environment, if a threat does not exist, it is invented. Within this same framework, the United States has concentrated the largest number of its forces, bases, and military capabilities around Iran—a country that, at least since the founding of the United States, has never initiated a war. Recent American aggressions launched from these very bases have demonstrated how threatening such a military presence truly is. Naturally, no country confronted with such conditions would forgo strengthening its defensive capabilities. What Iran has done—and continues to do—is a measured response grounded in legitimate self-defense, and by no means an initiation of war or aggression. Relations between Iran and the United States were not originally hostile, and early interactions between the Iranian and American people were not marred with hostility or tension. The turning point, however, was the 1953 coup d’état—an illegal American intervention aimed at preventing the nationalization of Iran’s own resources. That coup disrupted Iran’s democratic process, reinstated dictatorship, and sowed deep distrust among Iranians toward U.S. policies. This distrust deepened further with America’s support for the Shah’s regime, its backing of Saddam Hussein during the imposed war of the 1980s, the imposition of the longest and most comprehensive sanctions in modern history, and ultimately, unprovoked military aggression—twice, in the midst of negotiations—against Iran. Yet all these pressures have failed to weaken Iran. On the contrary, the country has grown stronger in many areas: literacy rates have tripled—from roughly 30% before the Islamic Revolution to over 90% today; higher education has expanded dramatically; significant advances have been achieved in modern technology; healthcare services have improved; and infrastructure has developed at a pace and scale incomparable to the past. These are measurable, observable realities that stand independent of fabricated narratives. At the same time, the destructive and inhumane impact of sanctions, war, and aggression on the lives of the resilient Iranian people must not be underestimated. The continuation of military aggression and recent bombings profoundly affect people’s lives, attitudes, and perspectives. This reflects a fundamental human truth: when war inflicts irreparable harm on lives, homes, cities, and futures, people will not remain indifferent toward those responsible. This raises a fundamental question: Exactly which of the American people’s interests are truly being served by this war? Was there any objective threat from Iran to justify such behavior? Does the massacre of innocent children, the destruction of cancer-treatment pharmaceutical facilities, or boasting about bombing a country “back to the stone ages” serve any purpose other than further damaging the United States’ global standing? Iran pursued negotiations, reached an agreement, and fulfilled all its commitments. The decision to withdraw from that agreement, escalate toward confrontation, and launch two acts of aggression in the midst of negotiations were destructive choices made by the U.S. government—choices that served the delusions of a foreign aggressor. Attacking Iran’s vital infrastructure—including energy and industrial facilities—directly targets the Iranian people. Beyond constituting a war crime, such actions carry consequences that extend far beyond Iran’s borders. They generate instability, increase human and economic costs, and perpetuate cycles of tension, planting seeds of resentment that will endure for years. This is not a demonstration of strength; it is a sign of strategic bewilderment and an inability to achieve a sustainable solution. Is it not also the case that America has entered this aggression as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that regime? Is it not true that Israel, by manufacturing an Iranian threat, seeks to divert global attention away from its crimes toward the Palestinians? Is it not evident that Israel now aims to fight Iran to the last American soldier and the last American taxpayer dollar—shifting the burden of its delusions onto Iran, the region, and the United States itself in pursuit of illegitimate interests? Is “America First” truly among the priorities of the U.S. government today? I invite you to look beyond the machinery of misinformation—an integral part of this aggression—and instead speak with those who have visited Iran. Observe the many accomplished Iranian immigrants—educated in Iran—who now teach and conduct research at the world’s most prestigious universities, or contribute to the most advanced technology firms in the West. Do these realities align with the distortions you are being told about Iran and its people? Today, the world stands at a crossroads. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before. The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential; its outcome will shape the future for generations to come. Throughout its millennia of proud history, Iran has outlasted many aggressors. All that remains of them are tarnished names in history, while Iran endures—resilient, dignified, and proud."

READ: USPCN on Israel approving a bill authorizing executions of Palestinian political prisoners, written by co-founder @Monadel. Demand it's rescinded & continue the fight for liberation of Palestinian political prisoners & liberation of Palestine, From the River to the Sea!

BREAKING: Supreme Court overturns ban on anti-LGBTQ "conversion therapy" in an 8-1 decision. This allows reactionary so-called clinics to try to forcibly change the gender expression or sexual orientation of LGBTQ youth. This attack must be met with widespread resistance!

During Women’s History Month, we honor Beatrice Lumpkin — a lifelong Chicago educator, labor organizer, and movement leader. A proud member of the Chicago Teachers Union, Lumpkin has spent decades teaching students the history of labor and civil rights while organizing for workers’ power and racial justice. She reminds us that the fight for justice is long—and that Chicago educators have always been at the heart of it.

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Diaz continued with an assessment of the current political situation and the failure of the U.S. to create regime change: “The power isn't just with the executive, nor the National Assembly; real democratic power is with the people. We have thousands of comunas, PSUV elected committees in nearly all the streets of the country. Popular militias coordinated with our army, the union. This is the vision of Comandante Chavez, carried further by President Maduro, and deepening the revolution.” “This is why all the attempts at psychological warfare like false media narratives, misinformation aimed at sowing division and undermining our confidence have failed: the people have political power here,” Diaz emphasized. fightbacknews.org/articles/venez…

中国政府援助的15600吨大米抵达！帮助与困难做斗争的古巴人民！古巴并不孤单！¡Han llegado las 15.600 toneladas de arroz donadas por el Gobierno chino! ¡Estamos con el pueblo cubano que lucha contra las dificultades! ¡Cuba no está sola!

Autumn Waddell of Free Palestine Charleston stated, “Right here in Charleston we have the opportunity to make a real difference. Elmec and Elbit are our access to international politics. We decided to stand up and fight for the parents in Charleston County who want to send their kids to good, well-funded schools, and for the parents in Gaza who want to know their children will come from school at the end of each day.” fightbacknews.org/articles/charl…

Los Angeles, CA – Over 30,000 members of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), SEIU 99, and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (... fightbacknews.org/articles/la-te…

.@CNN, @FoxNews & more are responsible for these threats against organizers and institutions of ours, including Nerdeen. Bigots in power embolden bigots in the streets, and that's also how our precious Wadee Alfayoumi was killed in IL: tinyurl.com/yc2b6a6j We keep us safe!

Late last night the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force informed me that a plot against my life that was "about to" take place, and that agents had conducted an operation in Hoboken related to this plot. For months, Zionist organizations like Betar and politicians like Randy Fine have encouraged violence against my family and me. I will have more to say as additional details come to light. I will not stop speaking up for the people of Palestine. Thank you for your support. nytimes.com/2026/03/27/nyr…

“This would be my first ever strike,” commented LAUSD middle and high school teacher Kate Regan. “I love teaching - it is my dream job. I want the district to respect my work and my students by offering a contract that is fair - I am more than ready to strike to make that a reality. Defending public education is incredibly important.” fightbacknews.org/articles/la-te…

On #Eid morning, no less. We appreciate your #BlackPalestinianSolidarity and will continue working with you, @AntiWarChicago & others to hold the genocide apologist @ILTreasurer accountable for his investment in Israel Bonds & his support of the criminal state of Israel!

Chicago: again, we are joined with @AntiWarChicago to attend the ISBI quarterly meeting to protest @ILTreasurer, Michael Frerichs, for making a conscious decision of renewing $15 mil in Israeli bonds and demand that IL divests immediately! Shame! #Divestment #ILDivestNow

@RichardBerg8 started @FightBackRadio in 2022. It’s an outstanding radio interview program, in the tradition of Studs Terkel. Congratulations, old friend, for the 100th episode🎉

Por cierto miren lo que gritan en el estadio de Miami luego del triunfo de Venezuela @dcabellor @ConElMazoDando @VTVcanal8 @nicmaduroguerra #ArepaPower

¡CUBA VENCERÁ! CUBA WILL WIN! Trump and Marco Rubio are attempting to strangle the life out of Cuba, but socialist Cuba has stood proud and firm for nearly sixty-five years, with the people defending their revolution and the socialist system they built.

¡Qué viva Cuba! 🇨🇺 The first delegation of the Nuestra América Convoy has arrived in Havana from Europe, carrying more than four tonnes of critical medical aid.