Chicago winters create certain routines: dealing with snow, dealing with dibs, debating dibs. The fact that the debates always end up deadlocked points to a problem in how we approach the debate….
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Op-Ed
Shovel According to Your Ability, Dibs According to Your Need
Chicago winters create certain routines: dealing with snow, dealing with dibs, debating dibs. The fact that the debates always end up deadlocked points to a problem in how we approach the debate….
Op-Ed
Wheels Turning Faster
In 2001, the last time there was a 50-50 split in the Senate, the GOP was not getting what it wanted when it came to federal legislation. Specifically, the parliamentarian advised that…
Articles
It Could Happen Here
The power outages from winter storm Uri have claimed multiple lives. There is no shortage of tragic horror stories coming from Texas. A mother and child in Houston died of carbon monoxide…
Articles
Red Star Bulletin Issue #21
Welcome to Issue #21 of the Red Star Bulletin! The aim of this bulletin is to bring Chicago Democratic Socialists of America members a regular round-up of important legislation, committee meetings, and…
Articles
Treatment Not Trauma: An Interview With Alderman Rossana Rodriguez
Rossana Rodriguez is a theater professional, former teacher, and member of Chicago’s chapter of Democratic Socialists of America. Since 2019, she has represented the 33rd Ward in Chicago’s City Council where she…
Podcast
The Midwest Socialist Podcast Returns
Hi all, welcome to the relaunched Midwest Socialist Podcast! My name is Matt T., I’m the host of the show and a member of the Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of…