
Cincinnati Socialists
Cincinnati Socialists is an independent Marxist organization fighting for workers’ rights and the liberation of all oppressed people. We come from all walks of life, committed to the belief that a better world is possible.
We are committed to organizing all working people to overthrow capitalism and build socialism - a political and economic system made for people, not profit. You are invited to join our struggles in the streets, neighborhoods, unions, and workplaces of greater Cincinnati!
Our Latest Statements
Rep. Greg Landsman claims Iran poses an "existential threat" and that "diplomacy has been given every opportunity." Normally, we would demand accountability from our elected officials, but Landsman has made clear, time and again, that he does not serve his constituents. Instead, we call on the people to abandon Landsman, who continues to stand with empire, apartheid, and unending war.
Over the last decade, Pride has been professionalized and depoliticized: paid staff, marketing partnerships, VIP tickets, security trainings with the FBI. Pride is no longer a grassroots expression of queer struggle. It has become a PR-friendly festival designed to keep us passive and "proud," but only so long as we make no demands.
Corporate Pride is a relatively new phenomenon, and one which can be rejected. We do not have to accept the false representation of our identities, communities, or history of resistance by harmful corporate and government entities. The Pride of the future will represent queer struggle and queer joy. It will honor our past and present, and fight for the liberation of all oppressed and exploited peoples across the globe.
House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1), otherwise known as Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," exemplifies the continued officiation of the malicious intent of the capitalist ruling class. Wherever profit can be extracted, the capitalists hold the inhumane belief that individuals of the diverse and numerous proletarian masses are expendable. It's our responsibility to rally to the defense of the queer community and, in defiant solidarity, resist the bourgeoisie's plan to discard trans people as the next casualties of consolidation.
On June 4, Cincinnati City Council released a report with more superficial ways the council could “support immigrant communities.” The report listed four actions for the council to take, none of which involved eliminating the entity actually threatening immigrant communities: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In June 2025, a bulletin calling for a "Sit-Down Wave" began circulating within 50501-focused online spaces. The bulletin, titled "Protect the Peaceful Protest," lists five rules that suggest protesters very literally sit down, shut up, and obey. This is not only counter-productive; it is dangerous. The state does not care whether its victims stand, sit, or kneel.