About the Socialist Equality Party

The Socialist Equality Party is a political party of and for the working class. The SEP seeks not to reform capitalism, but to create a socialist, democratic and egalitarian society through the establishment of a workers’ government and the revolutionary transformation of world economy. We seek to unify workers in the United States and internationally in the common struggle for socialism—that is, for equality and the rational and democratic utilization of the wealth of the planet.

For the international unity of the working class: None of the problems that confront workers in the United States can be solved on a national level.
For an emergency social and public works program: We call for an emergency program to address the economic crisis in the interests of the working class. In the United States, a public works program is required, which will set as its immediate task rebuilding industry, reconstructing and expanding schools and health care facilities, and developing critical social infrastructure.
For the nationalization of the banks and major corporations: We call for the nationalization of the large financial institutions under the democratic control of the working class. The accumulated wealth created by the working class must be directed to the satisfaction of pressing social needs.
For social equality: We call for a program of social equality, including a sharp increase in taxes on the wealthy, while reducing taxes for the majority of the population.
For an end to militarism and war: We demand the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all US troops and private mercenaries from Iraq and Afghanistan and an end to US military aggression throughout the world.
For the defense of democratic rights: We call for an immediate end to all government spying, detention, rendition and border control programs, together with the restoration of fundamental democratic and constitutional rights. We call for the arrest and prosecution of leading government officials who ordered torture.

The Socialist Equality Party (US) is in political solidarity with the International Committee of the Fourth International. The ICFI is the leadership of the world socialist movement, the Fourth International, founded by Leon Trotsky in 1938. The ICFI publishes the World Socialist Web Site.

In all countries the sections of the International Committee fight to unite the world working class in a common struggle for social equality.

Principles of the Socialist Equality Party

The Socialist Equality Party Statement of Principles was adopted by the Founding Congress of the SEP (US), held August 3-9, 2008 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. If you agree with the principles, contact us to join the SEP.

To read the SEP Statement of Principles, click here.

The Historical and International Foundations of the Socialist Equality Party

The Socialist Equality Party (US) has also published its historical document, The Historical and International Foundations of the Socialist Equality Party. The document was discussed extensively and adopted unanimously at the Founding Congress of the SEP, held August 3-9, 2008. Workers interested in the SEP are urged to review the history of our movement.