Today, imperialist authorities are launching an unprecedented intimidation effort against critics of U.S. policy under the guise of protecting against “Russian disinformation.” But this is nothing more than a blatant attack on the very vision of freedom of speech and press that the American people once fought and died to establish.

To crush dissent, the political elites, mainstream media, and private financial monopolies are working together to wipe out any narratives which challenge their authority.

Growing numbers of Americans feel that their government is unwilling or incapable of addressing the issues which impact their everyday needs. Instead of addressing the existential problems facing everyday Americans, Republicans and Democrats work to distract and divide the American people over culture war grievances, while both parties promote genocidal imperialism abroad and fascism at home.

We understand that fascism has always been employed to defend financial monopolies against the demands of popular democracy and while making irrational and divisive appeals to the working class to preserve ruling class power. The Democrat and Republican duopoly are seeking to stomp out the class-struggle with the total suppression and exploitation of potential democratic forces.

The lead-up to the November elections are a decisive moment to preserve the legitimacy of the institutions of the ruling class. They understand that when the peoples’ consent is lost, dissent becomes an existential threat. With a crisis of legitimacy on its hands, the ruling class’ narrative couldn’t be more detached from the truth. From funding the genocide on Palestinians to the arming of Neo-Nazis in Ukraine, the Western elites have never been this exposed.

Now is a critical time to stick together and stand defiant in the face of this intimidation and repression toward brave Americans who speak the truth, to stand alongside the American people fearlessly, and to refuse to turn our backs on the poor and working men and women because we are told by the liberal and conservative media that they are too impure.

The fascist regime understands the people are ready for a fundamental change, and if presented with the vision for a new future, they will take it. The ACP is dedicated to building this vision.