Revisiting the 2004 Election: A Stolen Future, A Renewed Fight
The results of the November 2004 election are a devastating blow to the people who have been working tirelessly to create a world free from corporate domination, systemic oppression, and environmental collapse. With Donald Trump securing a second non-consecutive term, it’s clear that the forces of reactionary populism, fueled by a corporate media machine and oligarchic interests, have once again stifled progress toward a just and equitable society. This moment is sobering for the left, but it is also an opportunity to reflect, regroup, and recommit to the revolutionary struggle. The stakes have never been higher, and the fight for a better future has never been more urgent. A Manufactured Win in a Manufactured Crisis Trump’s return to the presidency wasn’t a mandate of the people but a carefully orchestrated coup by the corporate elite. His campaign leaned heavily on the culture wars, scapegoating marginalized communities while offering no substantive solutions to the crises we face—cr...