News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
[The situation in Bangladesh gets more dire by the day. Niloy Neel, or Niladri Chatterjee, as he was known by his friends within the LLCO was the fourth progressive blogger to be slain by religious extremists in a matter of months. When he sought protection from police, Niloy Neel was denied help and instead told... Continue Reading →
[Once again we see evidence of how severe weather patterns, which could be linked to global climate change, are disproportionately punishing the poor in the 3rd world. What would amount to simple property damage in most 1st world countries, becomes a large death toll in the poorer areas of the world which lack the proper... Continue Reading →
[Al-Qaeda launched its South Asian branch last September, saying it would take its fight to Myanmar, Bangladesh and India. Make no mistake about what this means: We as Leading Lights are in a direct conflict with these religious extremists for the support of the people on the Indian subcontinent. They offer a future of medieval... Continue Reading →
[While global climate change will impact all of humanity, it is clear that those who will suffer the most live in the third world. Under capitalism, the poor have always been made to suffer for the decadence and gluttony of the rich. This extreme case is yet another tragic example of how the gross excess... Continue Reading →
[This is an interesting piece on the current migration crisis taking place in Asia. If the author is correct, the mainstream western media is trying to avoid addressing some very serious issues involving the West's support for Suu Kyi. Do you agree with the author's interpretation of this crisis? Let us know what you think... Continue Reading →
[Here we have another example of how natural disasters disproportionately devastate 3rd world peoples due to poverty and lack of infrastructure. In the 1st world, crimes like these following an earthquake would be unfathomable; yet this is the brutal reality of life for the global majority in the underdeveloped and impoverished parts of our planet. ... Continue Reading →
[These third world workers are literally burned to death for low-priced beach footwear. These types of fires are unfortunately common in the Philippines (and many other third world factories) due to a myriad of conditions including lax safety standards and poor construction. Capitalism only cares about profit, not people. There is a future where the... Continue Reading →
[Here we see another example of how global climate change disproportionately affects the poor in the third world. Tea workers in Assam make about $2 US per day. These tea firms would probably resist pay raises for their workers regardless of the worsening crop conditions, but the reality of climate change gives them a convenient... Continue Reading →
[Capitalism creates and sustains the market for ivory jewelry, resulting in the potential extinction of one of Earth's most majestic creatures. As Leading Lights, we are obligated to care for the Earth and all its inhabitants. These vulnerable species must be protected. -Uziel] Kasane (Botswana) (AFP) - African elephants could be extinct in the wild... Continue Reading →
[Police brutality is a global phenomenon. Capitalists requires the police to defend their power and wealth. Police are the front-line soldiers of capitalism. And, even though China has a red flag, it is thoroughly capitalist. The recent protests in the United States against police brutality are rather tame by comparison to the protests in China.... Continue Reading →
[We are inspired by the brave actions of our Leading Light Comrades in concert with the People of Myanmar against their oppressive state. Keep up the struggle. Through Leading Light Communism, we will be victorious. -Uziel] LETPADAN, Myanmar (Reuters) - - Myanmar police beat students, monks and journalists with batons on Tuesday as they dispersed... Continue Reading →
[Another cowardly, barbaric attack perpetrated by the the enemies of the People of Bangladesh. These criminals pervert Islam to silence or suppress science, reason, and progress. The People of Bangladesh will not be bullied and intimidated into submission. The way to victory is through serving the people, not butchering them in the streets. True victory... Continue Reading →
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