14) SHOW THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT OF ANTI-CAPITALIST SOLIDARITY

The past twelve months have seen intense political, economic and social confrontations across the planet. From the battles in Tahrir Square and Athens to the Occupy actions across North America, popular resistance by the 99% against the corporate bosses is on the rise.

     But power yields nothing without a struggle. And the working class never makes lasting advances without a revolutionary contingent which can help elevate spontaneous fightbacks into a conscious, united movement for radical change.

     The Communist Party warned a year ago that the corporate attack on labour and democratic rights, on women, workers, youth and racialized communities would be sharper than ever during 2011. Since then, the economic recovery has been exposed as a recovery for profits, while working people pay the price with escalating wage cuts, job cuts, collapsing living standards and insecurity. As capitalism wobbles on the brink of yet another meltdown, the situation demands urgent action, mass political struggle, and an alternative and progressive vision for the future.

     While many voices criticise the crimes of capitalism, only the Communist Party of Canada puts forward such a comprehensive strategy. As we enter the New Year, we urgently need your support to help fan the anger against capitalism and take the fight for peace, jobs, democracy and sovereignty to the next stage.

     A small party with big ideas, the Communist Party is Canada's working class party of socialism. We know the future will be grim without a powerful People's Coalition that can mount a counter-offensive against the corporations and the Harper Tories. We are doing everything in our power to help build such a coalition, one which can turn the tables in favour of working people, for real and fundamental change opening the doors to socialism.

     In the spirit of anti-capitalist solidarity, please show your solidarity this holiday season. Your tax deductible donation will help us build a strong Communist Party and a powerful and united People's Coalition to defeat war and reaction in Canada.

     Your donation up to $400 will generate a $300 tax rebate when you file your 2011 taxes, costing you just $100. A $500 donation will cost you just $150. A $750 donation will cost $275.

     Here's how it works:

     For donations up to the first $400, you receive a federal tax rebate of 75%. For the next $350 in total donations, receive a tax rebate of 50%. And for the next $350, the tax rebate is 33%. The maximum allowable annual federal donation is $1100, for which the rebate totals $600.

     Unlike the larger parties, we do not receive any taxpayer funding. The Communist Party is solely supported by contributions from people like you. With your donations, large or small, we can keep organizers in the field, publish new leaflets and pamphlets, build the fightback, and campaign for a progressive people's alternative to the crisis ‑ during and between elections.

     Thank you for your support! We couldn't do it without you.

     Please make your cheque or money order payable to "CPC", and mail to: 290A Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 1N6.

(The above  article is from the December 1-31, 2011, issue of People's Voice, Canada's leading communist newspaper. Articles can be reprinted free if the source is credited. Subscription rates in Canada: $30/year, or $15 low income rate; for U.S. readers - $45 US per year; other overseas readers - $45 US or $50 CDN per year. Send to People's Voice, c/o PV Business Manager, 706 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5L 3J1.)