“Agitation” is a term regularly used in the context of organizing and socialist politics. But what does it actually mean? I’ll keep it simple. Agitation means making someone angry. Anger is often…
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Why Single Transferable Vote is Wrong for Internal DSA Elections
There is a debate within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) around voting…
The Biggest Barrier to Progressive Change in Illinois is the Democratic Party
The failure of a constitutional amendment to allow a Graduated Income Tax in…
An Editorial Is Not An Edict
Last week, I published an op-ed in Midwest Socialist on why DSA is…
Why DSA is Not Endorsing Joe Biden
Just a little over a year ago at DSA’s national convention in Atlanta,…
Why Chicago DSA Should Go All In for Bernie
"Bernie's 2016 backers don't know 'if he can pull it off'" reads the…
Report Back: Chicago City Council’s June Session
The Chicago City Council met for its second session of the 2019–2023 term…
Report Back: Chicago City Council’s May Session
On May 29, new mayor Lori Lightfoot presided over the first Chicago City…
The Next Step For Police Accountability in Chicago: Civilian Oversight
In the wake of Jason Van Dyke’s conviction of second-degree murder for the…
#NoCopAcademy vs. City Hall
By the time I arrived at City Hall the Friday afternoon before Memorial…
The Bipartisan War on Sex Workers
There’s no shortage of partisan posturing in congress, but on certain issues, there’s…
Rent Control is Not Just an Economic Issue; It’s a Moral Necessity
Brian Bernardoni, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Chicago Association…
Necessary Disruptions (and the Illusion of Order)
ST. LOUIS — In September before the Stockley verdict had even been passed…
Building Media to Build Power: A Mass Media Strategy for DSA
At the height of their power during the first decades of the 20th…