National Student League Platform
Item
The National Student League
Fights
1. For lower tuition fees, a free college in every city.
2. For academic freedom for all students and in-
structors.
3. For abolition of all forms of compulsory religious
services in college.
+. For abolition of R.O.T.C.; against fascism.
5. For abolition of “star” system of athletics.
6. For full social and political equality for Negroes
and other racial minorities.
7. For uncmployment insurance.
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The National Student League
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The National Student League
Fights
1. For lower tuition fees, a free college in every city.
2. For academic freedom for all students and in-
structors.
3. For abolition of all forms of compulsory religious
services in college.
+. For abolition of R.O.T.C.; against fascism.
5. For abolition of “star” system of athletics.
6. For full social and political equality for Negroes
and other racial minorities.
7. For uncmployment insurance.
(o) X
The National Student League
Participates in Working Class Struggles
@
Join the
The National Student League
Title
National Student League Platform
Description
Created in 1931, the National Student League (NSL) was a Communist-led coalition of radical students from across the United States. Growing out of frustrations felt by students at City College, the group expanded to other campuses embracing a single set of shared ideas. Those ideas, laid out in this platform, guided radical and progressive students efforts at City College and across the country. The NSL became part of the American Student Union, an alliance between communist, socialist and liberal students formed in 1935.
Contributor
Smith, Carol
Creator
The National Student League
Date
1931
Language
English
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Source
Smith, Carol
Original Format
Flier / Leaflet (1 or 2 page handout)
The National Student League. Letter. 1930. “National Student League Platform”, 1930, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/543