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Highland Park High School Launches Controversial Socialist Club

12/6/2025

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Highland Park High School in New Jersey launched a Socialist Club advised by Mr. Girvan.
The club held its first meeting recently.
A promotional flyer features Karl Marx and invites students to explore socialism and media literacy.
A Cato Institute survey shows 62% of 18- to 29-year-olds view socialism positively.
Superintendent Kristina Susca stated that all clubs must comply with the Equal Access Act, allowing political content.

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Story summary

Highland Park High School in New Jersey launched a Socialist Club advised by Mr. Girvan.
The club held its first meeting recently.
A promotional flyer features Karl Marx and invites students to explore socialism and media literacy.
A Cato Institute survey shows 62% of 18- to 29-year-olds view socialism positively.
Superintendent Kristina Susca stated that all clubs must comply with the Equal Access Act, allowing political content.