New Jersey High School Students Form Socialist Club

Students at Highland Park High School in New Jersey have started a new Socialist Club. The group's promotional materials feature imagery of Karl Marx, the 19th-century philosopher and critic of capitalism. The club's flyers include anti-capitalist messages. School officials confirmed the club followed proper procedures for approval, which requires a faculty advisor. The formation of the club highlights student engagement with diverse political philosophies. Such clubs are permitted under school district policies that support student-led organizations.