Donald Trump’s fascist regime has returned to power, unleashing a cascade of anti-immigrant policies. Trump campaigned on a platform of violently racist rhetoric, and he has promised to inflict extreme harm on…
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Why You Should Protest the Democratic National Convention
Former DSA member Maurice Isserman and fellow author Peter Dreier have expressed concern over the Coalition to March on the DNC and our plans to protest the Democratic National Convention this month,…
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Defend Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Protect Free Speech!
Take action with us to defend Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez and protect free speech for Free Palestine!
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Chicago DSA Condemns City Council Resolution On Israel
We reject a resolution passed today by the City Council which unequivocally supports the actions of the Israeli state without any recognition of the humanity and oppression of the Palestinian people, especially…
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Socialist Involvement in Local School Councils and the September GCM
At the September general chapter meeting, members of Chicago DSA will vote on a proposal from the Electoral Working Group about whether we as a chapter should actively engage in the 2024…
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AntiFascist Case Study: No Proud Boys in Chicago!
On Sept 18, 2021, the Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (CDSA) AntiFascist Working Group (AFWG) collaborated with other organizations, including the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), to mobilize…
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Struggle is a Universal Language: an Interview with Anthony Clark
Illinois primary elections are March 17th, one week from tomorrow, and early voting is happening NOW! In this episode, our host Dave Byrnes sat down with Anthony Clark, a democratic socialist candidate…
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Fix the CTA Campaign Statement on the Metropolitan Mobility Act
The Metropolitan Mobility Act (MMA) which was introduced before the Illinois General Assembly…
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A REPORT FROM THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE PHYSICIANS FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Opening Scene On the quiet morning of Saturday, November 16th, 2024, I met…
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(Sex) Work Won’t Love You Back: A Review of Sean Baker’s Anora
NOTE: This review contains spoilers In his latest film, Anora, director Sean Baker…
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You Do Not Have the Luxury of Checking Out
In the abject chaos of the aftermath of the 2024 election, there is…
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We are still here
Following a grueling presidential campaign and a gut-wrenching election night, our worst fears…
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It’s Time to Permanently End U.S.-Israeli Police Exchanges in St. Louis County
Ten years ago last month, the world watched militarized police forces ‘manage’ the…
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Improving Our Analysis: The Dialectical Method and Historical Materialism
[Friedrich Engels’] three classical laws of dialectics [are]...the law of “interpenetrating opposites,” the…
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CDSA Statement on One Democratic State
At our March General Membership Meeting, the Chicago chapter of the DSA voted…
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We Successfully Defended Byron!
Chicago DSA was proud to join working people across Chicago in successfully mobilizing…
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Ending the Fossil Fuels We Burn Inside Our Homes
In the midst of a climate crisis and rising utility costs, People’s Gas,…
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We Must Democratize ComEd: CDSA Co-Chair Speaks In City Council
On Wednesday, July 12th, I took time out of my work day to…
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What Kind of Relationship Do We Want With Union Leadership?
As DSA Convention season descends on us, a familiar debate from previous conventions…
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CDSA Distributes 1,000 Masks To Chicago Workers Amidst Air Quality Crisis
On Wednesday, June 28th, the Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America…
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Why Is The Chapter Convention The Day Of The Pride Parade?
Dear Chicago DSA members, I am writing to encourage you to RSVP for…
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Review: “Occupation: Organizer” by Clément Petitjean
Occupation: Organizer by Clément Petitjean offers a comprehensive historical examination of the variety…
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A Union Town: Walking Through Chicago’s Labor History
On Saturday, April 22nd, Chicago DSA’s Political Education & Policy committee will host…
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Paul Vallas Will Privatize Chicago
The runoff election April 4 is a pivotal time for workers in Chicago…
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Statement On Municipal Election Victories
Yesterday, thousands of Chicagoans placed votes for socialist candidates in the 2023 Municipal…
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The Pragmatist’s Perspective On Progressives’ Prospects
To a casual observer it would seem to be a great time to…
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We Shall See in ‘23
With Chicago’s municipal elections just days away, let's get an overview of the…