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Why Single Transferable Vote is Wrong for Internal DSA Elections

Latest by Author: Sean Duffy

Why Single Transferable Vote is Wrong for Internal DSA Elections

by Sean Duffy | June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

There is a debate within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) around voting systems that emerged around the time of the 2019 National Convention, and re-emerged with a local focus within Chicago…

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The Biggest Barrier to Progressive Change in Illinois is the Democratic Party

The Biggest Barrier to Progressive Change in Illinois is the Democratic Party

by Sean Duffy | November 10, 2020
The failure of a constitutional amendment to allow a Graduated Income Tax in…
An Editorial Is Not An Edict

An Editorial Is Not An Edict

by Sean Duffy | September 30, 2020September 30, 2020
Last week, I published an op-ed in Midwest Socialist on why DSA is…
Why DSA is Not Endorsing Joe Biden

Why DSA is Not Endorsing Joe Biden

by Sean Duffy | September 18, 2020September 18, 2020
Just a little over a year ago at DSA’s national convention in Atlanta,…
Why Chicago DSA Should Go All In for Bernie

Why Chicago DSA Should Go All In for Bernie

by Sean Duffy | December 6, 2019December 6, 2019
"Bernie's 2016 backers don't know 'if he can pull it off'" reads the…
Report Back: Chicago City Council’s June Session

Report Back: Chicago City Council’s June Session

by Sean Duffy | July 9, 2019July 9, 2019
The Chicago City Council met for its second session of the 2019–2023 term…
Report Back: Chicago City Council’s May Session

Report Back: Chicago City Council’s May Session

by Sean Duffy | June 11, 2019June 11, 2019
On May 29, new mayor Lori Lightfoot presided over the first Chicago City…
The Next Step For Police Accountability in Chicago: Civilian Oversight

The Next Step For Police Accountability in Chicago: Civilian Oversight

by Sean Duffy | October 18, 2018May 5, 2019
In the wake of Jason Van Dyke’s conviction of second-degree murder for the…
#NoCopAcademy vs. City Hall

#NoCopAcademy vs. City Hall

by Sean Duffy | June 8, 2018March 26, 2019
By the time I arrived at City Hall the Friday afternoon before Memorial…
The Bipartisan War on Sex Workers

The Bipartisan War on Sex Workers

by Sean Duffy | May 5, 2018May 5, 2019
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

Rent Control is Not Just an Economic Issue; It’s a Moral Necessity

by Sean Duffy | March 3, 2018March 26, 2019
Brian Bernardoni, Senior Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for Chicago Association…
Necessary Disruptions (and the Illusion of Order)

Necessary Disruptions (and the Illusion of Order)

by Sean Duffy | December 8, 2017March 26, 2019
ST. LOUIS — In September before the Stockley verdict had even been passed…
Building Media to Build Power: A Mass Media Strategy for DSA

Building Media to Build Power: A Mass Media Strategy for DSA

by Sean Duffy | October 30, 2017May 5, 2019
At the height of their power during the first decades of the 20th…

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