Students Stand Strong

The International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) condemns the Trump administration's intensifying crackdown on college campuses, characterizing it as a campaign of terror aimed at suppressing dissent and critical thinking. The IYSSE argues that this assault is part of a broader authoritarian trend, utilizing measures like censorship, surveillance, and violence to stifle opposition to the government's policies, particularly concerning war and social inequality. The statement highlights specific incidents of repression on campuses, including the banning of socialist clubs, the firing of professors critical of the administration, and the use of police force against student protesters. They assert that these actions aim to create a climate of fear and intimidation, discouraging students and faculty from engaging in political activism and independent thought. The IYSSE connects these campus attacks to the Trump administration's wider agenda of militarism, austerity, and the suppression of democratic rights. They argue that the government seeks to silence opposition to its policies both domestically and internationally, paving the way for further aggression and exploitation. The IYSSE calls for a united front of students, youth, and the working class to resist this assault on democratic rights. They advocate for independent political action based on socialist principles, arguing that the only way to defend democratic rights and fight for social justice is through a revolutionary transformation of society. The organization urges students and workers to join the IYSSE in building a powerful movement against repression and for a socialist future. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/10/anwi-a10.html