r/leftist • • Jun 22 '26

Mod Update Antisemitism, Racism, and Bigotry will not be tolerated

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What the title says. I'm beyond exhausted hoping that some of y'all will pull your head out of your asses and live up to the values necessary to be a passable human being. Since this has been a repeated failure, we will move to a zero-tolerance model going forward:

  • Antisemitism will result in a 28 day suspension of your account from this subreddit, followed by a permanent ban for any infraction afterwards.
  • Racism will result in a 28 day suspension of your account from this subreddit, followed by a permanent ban for any infraction afterwards.
  • Bigotry (this definitely includes transphobia) will result in a 28 day suspension of your account from this subreddit, followed by a permanent ban for any infraction afterwards.
  • Genocide denial will result in a 28 day suspension of your account from this subreddit, followed by a permanent ban for any infraction afterwards.

If you have a doubt of whether or not something is going to run a-foul of these zero tolerance boundaries, don't fucking post it. No, I'm not going to rules lawyer technicalities. The time for you taking a nuanced approach is passed. No, I'm not going to accept ignorance as an excuse. It is 2026, go get educated on how to not be a piece of shit.

This is a warning to all users - I don't give a fuck how well you discuss theory, the praxis you claim to have accomplished, none of it. If you are in this community, you will be a decent fucking human being. If you can't step over that incredibly low bar, then I don't want you here so fuck off.

ADDENDUM: As of 9.15 PM Eastern, any further comments defending this content as not being antisemitic will be banned permanently. I've explained repeatedly the rationale behind this and I'm done giving the benefit of the doubt that users can hear a new expectation and engage with it responsibly. If you cannot act like decent people, then this subreddit doesn't need you.

For everyone else who asked clarification and/or generally acted like a human being, thank you.

EDIT: Locking this to catch up on bans.


r/leftist • • Dec 01 '25

Mod Update r/leftist and Veganism

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This has been a long time coming and every opportunity was extended to allow the topic to be allowed on r/leftist, but those opportunities have come to an end. As per the newest addition to the sub's rules:

# 7. Prohibited Content

Prohibited Content includes permanent and/or temporary policies aimed at addressing specific events or issues which may affect the community. Currently, the following items are considered prohibited content:

* Veganism - Permanent: As veganism is not inherently a leftist topic, posts centered on veganism rather than leftism are are banned. Any posts or comments referencing veganism must be in relation to anti-capitalism. Proselytizing about veganism is forbidden.

There has yet to be a single post about veganism on this subreddit that has been rooted in anti-capitalism that has not devolved into an advertisement of veganism. There are many subreddits about veganism, including some from a leftist perspective. Please utilize those subreddits in the future - posts proselytizing for veganism will be marked "off-topic" and removed. Repeated violations will result in actions including suspension and up to permanent ban.

As this has been an issue before, we will be monitoring activity surrounding this topic and any hint of brigading will be reported.


r/leftist • • 4h ago

North American Politics Goodbye Republican politicians!

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84 Upvotes

r/leftist • • 4h ago

North American Politics "We can't protest like the French because they'll kill us"

48 Upvotes

They already are. What do people think happens when someone can't access healthcare but has serious medical needs? What do people think happens when families are kicked off of SNAP but don't make enough for food? What do they think happens to people that end up homeless because their wages are too low and they can no longer keep their head above water? State sanctioned violence is already here. Always has been and it's only getting worse. What do people think has been happening to Black and brown people since the formation of this country? What do people think is happening behind the walls of the prisons and Ice detention centers? And regardless of if we protest or not our freedoms will be further restricted. Our lives will become worth less and less and we will all be subjugated to grander and grander horrors.

I'm not saying we should go start an insurrection or other forms of violence but I am saying we should be so much angrier and at some point we're going to have to acknowledge our history, and how change has never come without sacrifice.

Sorry for the vent but I had nowhere else to vent and I'm sick of seeing that rhetoric.


r/leftist • • 9h ago

General Leftist Politics How have we all been tricked by the rich?

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61 Upvotes

Trickle down economics is a joke


r/leftist • • 11h ago

Leftist Meme It's like this everywhere

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40 Upvotes

r/leftist • • 3h ago

Leftist Meme I don't think they thought this ad through very well.

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Pest control needed on Wall Street, hmmmmmmmmm.


r/leftist • • 12h ago

Debate Help People are trying to silence a good revolution

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I'm in Europe, and if you live here too, you've probably noticed a major shift in the political landscape. Just look at recent events: in Serbia, a coalition led by the national student body pulled off a surprise victory in the elections. Meanwhile, from France to Albania, massive protests are erupting everywhere against right-wing governments that cater exclusively to the wealthy. On top of that, the left-wing party Die Linke just won in Berlin, securing the best result in its recent history.

Most of this incredible momentum is driven by grassroots demonstrations. People are finally hitting the streets to make their voices heard. The problem is the mainstream media, which constantly tries to spin the narrative by framing the protests as "violent left-wing riots" to discredit the movement. But we need to move past the traditional left vs. right divide. I don't think everyone who is angry necessarily identifies with the left. A lot of working-class right-wing voters are realizing that the promises they were made only apply to the rich. They are waking up to the fact that they've been lied to.

People are protesting for all kinds of reasons—from stagnant wages to war, and from empty supermarket shelves to skyrocketing gas prices. Honestly, this disruption is exactly what we need. If you look at history, every successful peaceful movement eventually had to push back harder to get results. Do people really think massive corporations like LV or Nike won't recover from having one or two storefronts damaged? They make billions exploiting child labor, yet we've reached a point where poor people are actively feeling sorry for the rich.

And let’s be honest: we are poor. According to European statistics, the official poverty line dictates whether you qualify for government assistance. With the skyrocketing cost of living, the threshold stands at around €13,000 a year for a single individual and roughly €22,000 for a family of three. This means that if you are making €1,000 a month, you are officially living in poverty. It’s time to stop the infighting among the working class. We need to stop fighting each other and focus our anger on the real enemy: the rich.


r/leftist • • 1d ago

Leftist Meme police protect property. not you.

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477 Upvotes

r/leftist • • 6h ago

Question Can someone explain the term “third worldist” to me?

4 Upvotes

I’ve heard some content creators on the alleged left use this term but I can’t think of how it could be applied in a way that isn’t racist or imperialist.


r/leftist • • 18h ago

North American Politics The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Neighbors

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r/leftist • • 1h ago

North American Politics NEWSFLASH: YOU GOTTA SHOW UP

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r/leftist • • 1d ago

South American Politics Let’s go lula won brazil 🎉🫡🥳

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280 Upvotes

Brazil rejects far right fascism viva lula


r/leftist • • 19h ago

Leftist History Im trying to do research on cuba and i want to know about the good and bad of castro without the conservative bias are the vast majority of flordian cubans wrong?

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r/leftist • • 3h ago

Question What’s your opinion on mark carney?

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I haven’t done much of my own research, (beginner in politics..) , I am working on that actively when I’m not so busy. Just a quick post , but what are your guys opinions on mark carney? (Current prime-minister of Canada) , I’m open to any opinions. Thank you!


r/leftist • • 4h ago

General Leftist Politics Debating the Religious Right Is Worse Than Pointless

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Fantastic talk by secular leftist Genetically Modified Skeptic on how the religious right leverages institutional power/money to control the narrative.

I've been continually impressed with GMS and his ability to speak on how we must build alternative power systems for the oppressed while not giving in to right-wing framing.


r/leftist • • 6h ago

SWANA Politics How Tehran, Washington and London Are Shutting Out Ordinary Iranians

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r/leftist • • 1d ago

General Leftist Politics Vote At Mid-terms To Feel Safer!

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140 Upvotes

r/leftist • • 10h ago

Central/South African Politics Flashpoint South Africa

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Join us as we delve into some protests around the world and how neoliberal capitalism is to blame for the root cause of the proletariat uprisings while also covering various local election news

Link to episode 22: https://youtu.be/MbzsHuo-lNk?si=qEG4KzVT3giQzI1Y

# Source links

Democracy Now!: https://youtu.be/jo1S2vsMOh8?si=FqFaPsoon2EDFtVY

Tara Roos Insta: https://www.instagram.com/reel/De18S6ujwPp

DarrenCampher.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/darrencampher.com\\_?psln=YTIwaXhoeW1udXB0

NexusNews on RiseMzansi: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DevrlJhMixC

DA councilor admitting to accept Netanyahu visit: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DexC03norB9

Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize sparks fierce backlash from the SAZF: https://iol.co.za/news/opinion/2026-10-21-navi-pillays-nobel-peace-prize-sparks-fierce-backlash-from-the-south-african-zionist-federation/

Why Great Replacement Theorists and White Genociders are so stupid: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdrHrMTSIWM


r/leftist • • 1d ago

South American Politics Explaining the election results and why there was no electoral fraud, as a Brazilian.

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In the first round of our election, Flávio Bolsonaro was ahead of Lula. But in the second round, Lula won.

When Brazilians saw Flávio in first place, we decided to take action. Many people who had not voted before went to vote. Brazilians living in other countries travelled to Brazil for the second round. People travelled from different cities and states to vote. Even the older people, who are not required to vote, went to the polls despite having difficulty walking. We took to the streets, protested, and encouraged people to change their votes.

Voting hours were extended because BUS SERVICES WERE STOPPED, stopping people from getting to the polls and voting.Pablo Souza, Salvador's Secretary of Mobility, was in FRANCE while people were facing these problems. Heavy rain also made voting difficult in some areas. Both candidates asked for more voting time.

Even with the extra time, Lula won by a large margin. He would have won anyway.

Lula was elected by the people. Many Brazilians are afraid of what could happen if the Bolsonaro family comes to power. THERE WAS NO FRAUD!

I wrote this quickly because Trump's statement made me furious. If you have any questions, leave a comment.


r/leftist • • 1d ago

Question The time is drawing near

10 Upvotes

With the riots and revolutions breaking out day by day the time for the US is soon. Does anyone know any socialist organizations that are vanguarding in any of these movements, that us in the US can contact?


r/leftist • • 22h ago

North American Politics Court allows Afghan girl to remain kidnapped by US Marine

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r/leftist • • 1d ago

South American Politics I'm actually gonna shit myself

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383 Upvotes

For the love of God, please let Lula beat that fascist!


r/leftist • • 1d ago

South American Politics He did it! Lula won!

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296 Upvotes

Title says it all


r/leftist • • 1d ago

South American Politics Watch: How President Lula turned it around to beat Flávio Bolsonaro

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