News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
[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 →
[As Leading Lights, the protection and preservation of the environment has always been one of our highest priorities. While Pope Francis' definition of revolution certainly differs from ours, this still comes as welcome news. As the leader of one of the world's largest religions, the Pope commands a great deal of influence, especially in many... Continue Reading →
[This is disturbing, but not at all surprising news about the infamous CIA torture program at Guantanamo Bay. Even still, the imperialists continue to try to justify this barbarism on the grounds of "national security." Capitalism and imperialism have not only created near unlivable conditions for most of the 3rd world, but they have also... Continue Reading →
[For most people even remotely connected to the left, the abuse of Palestinian children by the hands of the Zionists has been blatantly evident for many years. Although this article liberally uses terms like "accused" and "alleged" it is still interesting to see this topic being reported in the mainstream media. -Uziel] Jerusalem (AFP) -... Continue Reading →
[More evidence that NATO is not interested in defeating ISIS, but is using the terror group as a proxy to complete its dirty work in the region. The imperialists will use every tactic and weapon in their arsenal to push their agenda, no matter how despicable. It is up to the Leading Light to smash... 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 →
[The current energy crisis in Nigeria is a prime example of how the parasitism of the first world works on underdeveloped countries. Nigeria is able to extract and export crude oil, but can't afford to buy back the finished product that is refined in the developed countries. This type of uneven exchange isn't just limited... Continue Reading →
[This article highlights why media literacy is so important. If you direct your attention to the third paragraph: "Libya has fragmented since the capital of Tripoli was overrun last year by Islamist-allied militias who set up their own government and parliament there while Libya's internationally recognized government withdrew to the east of the country." Notice... 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 →
[With a quick look at the history between these two countries, it is clear that France owes Haiti much more than just a "moral debt." -Uziel] PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande pledged to pay back a "moral debt" to Haiti during a visit on Tuesday to the impoverished Caribbean nation founded by former... Continue Reading →
