Cyn Huangā, student and labour activist, and member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) addressed two meetings in Queensland on āResistance in Trumpās Americaā.
Huang, a keynote speaker at Ecosocialism 2025, discussed the , the rise of the authoritarian right and the Democratic Partyās shortcomings. They are part of the Bread and Roses Caucus, a militant democratic Marxist caucus within the DSA.
During their visit to Albion in Magan-djin/Brisbane and Kombumerri/Gold Coast, Huang recounted the activist and union activity in the United States, including the āNo Kingsā protests against United States President Donald Trump and numerous workersā strikes.
The protesters, including DSA members, showed their opposition to the rising militarism in major US cities, as well as the deportation of immigrants without due process.
They also discussed the DSAās involvement in the campaign to elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York. Huang said the campaign is inspiring enthusiasm, even though there are concerns about his political framing on some topics.
This was the context in which Huang discussed how progressives can hold elected representatives accountable once elected.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezās voting record on military funding for Israel is āunjustifiableā, Huang said. She was previously endorsed by DSA, but the DSA does not have any mechanism to enforce MPs to adhere to DSA policy.
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