Public Rail Now!
Statement of Northern NJ Local Exec. Committee
The Northern New Jersey local of the Socialist Party USA endorses the Railroad Workers United campaign for Public Rail Now. We stand with them in calling for the public ownership of the freight rail corporations and, with this, the railroad tracks upon which all trains run. This public entity would operate under a board composed of representatives of the railroad workers, the federal government, the communities along the lines and those shipping freight.
As socialists, we see the proposal of the Public Rail Now as a first step toward an integrated railroad system that would encompass both the freight rail lines and the passenger service of AMTRAK. Railroads could be a key component of a program to counter climate change, as we move people from cars and into mass transit and freight from trucks to rail.
For this to happen, we need to construct a nationwide system of high-speed rail lines. The United States lags behind other industrialized societies in creating such a system. It is high time that we start.
Baha Hilo at the HUUB
Northern NJ Local co-sponsors visit by Palestinian Educator and Organizer in Orange, NJ
Northern NJ Local comrades organized a forum with Baha Hilo at The HUUB in Orange, NJ on Tuesday January 7th. This opportunity came about through a last minute opening and comrades Greg Pason, Diane Moxley and Jeff Hoey were able to coordinate a space and with eth co-sponsorship of the North Jersey Greens, SOMA for Palestine and Newark Water Coalition brought out 50+ local residents and activists for an informative and enlightening presentation.
The organizing was made easier because of previous contacts with the people organizing Baha's speaking tour and with Diane Moxley knowing from Baha from trip to the West Bank.
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