Welcome to Issue #20 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…
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Always a Jane: Judith Arcana on History, Hope and Doing the Work
Judith Arcana tries not to give advice. But as an original Jane of…
Eight Books I Read in 2020 That You Should Read Too
Of all the negatives 2020 bestowed upon us, one opportunity it happened to…
The Fight for Safety is the Fight for Equity – An Interview with Members of the Chicago Teachers Union
This week Chicago Public Schools (CPS) began forcing some of their teachers and…
Chicago Teachers Union, Socialist Alderpeople Fight Mayor For Safe Schools
Despite below freezing temperatures and an icy edict by Chicago Public Schools (CPS)…
The Legalization of Affordable Housing
The legalization of affordable housing. That is what the Chicago City Council did…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 3
This is part 3 is a 3 part series. Part 1 can be…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 2
This is part 2 in a 3-part series. You can find part 1…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 1
This is part 1 in a 3-part series. You can find part 2…
A Biden Presidency is A Win For Tech Monopolies
When the 2020 election officially came to a close, the announcement that Joe…
Frank A. Stauber: Chicago’s First Socialist Alderman
Today, there is no 526 North Milwaukee Avenue. The numbers jump from 518…
The Ecosocialist Case Against Rahm Emanuel
The DSA for a Green New Deal Campaign is planning a national day…
In US, 3243 Died From COVID Yesterday. Without A Lockdown, How Many More Deaths Will We See?
Yesterday the United States reported over 3,000 deaths from COVID in a single…
The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts
Despite what Republicans or Trump say, the 2020 presidential election is over. Biden…
Another Way to Tidy Up a City: Ban Outdoor Advertising
Walk down a street of almost any major city and one will be…
To Make a Movement Last
As socialists, our work is inherently forward looking. We are working to not…
Chicago’s Budgets Are an Exercise in Pain Management
The first time around, it was scotch and a cigar. That is how…