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Red Star Bulletin Issue #20

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Red Star Bulletin Issue #20

by Red Star Bulletin | January 20, 2021January 20, 2021

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

Always a Jane: Judith Arcana on History, Hope and Doing the Work

by Riley Brennan | January 16, 2021
Judith Arcana tries not to give advice. But as an original Jane of…
Eight Books I Read in 2020 That You Should Read Too

Eight Books I Read in 2020 That You Should Read Too

by Derek Barthel | January 12, 2021
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

The Fight for Safety is the Fight for Equity – An Interview with Members of the Chicago Teachers Union

by Jordan Weber | January 11, 2021January 11, 2021
This week Chicago Public Schools (CPS) began forcing some of their teachers and…
Chicago Teachers Union, Socialist Alderpeople Fight Mayor For Safe Schools

Chicago Teachers Union, Socialist Alderpeople Fight Mayor For Safe Schools

by Erick Sherman | January 9, 2021January 9, 2021
Despite below freezing temperatures and an icy edict by Chicago Public Schools (CPS)…
The Legalization of Affordable Housing

The Legalization of Affordable Housing

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | January 1, 2021
The legalization of affordable housing. That is what the Chicago City Council did…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 3

The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 3

by Bryan Tyrpin | December 30, 2020
This is part 3 is a 3 part series. Part 1 can be…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 2

The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 2

by Bryan Tyrpin | December 29, 2020January 12, 2021
This is part 2 in a 3-part series. You can find part 1…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 1

The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 1

by Bryan Tyrpin | December 28, 2020December 30, 2020
This is part 1 in a 3-part series. You can find part 2…
A Biden Presidency is A Win For Tech Monopolies

A Biden Presidency is A Win For Tech Monopolies

by Aidan Smith | December 15, 2020
When the 2020 election officially came to a close, the announcement that Joe…
Frank A. Stauber: Chicago’s First Socialist Alderman

Frank A. Stauber: Chicago’s First Socialist Alderman

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | December 11, 2020
Today, there is no 526 North Milwaukee Avenue. The numbers jump from 518…
The Ecosocialist Case Against Rahm Emanuel

The Ecosocialist Case Against Rahm Emanuel

by Emily Mikhail | December 10, 2020
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?

In US, 3243 Died From COVID Yesterday. Without A Lockdown, How Many More Deaths Will We See?

by Nick Hussong | December 10, 2020
Yesterday the United States reported over 3,000 deaths from COVID in a single…
The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts

The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts

by Chris Mason | December 9, 2020
Despite what Republicans or Trump say, the 2020 presidential election is over. Biden…
Another Way to Tidy Up a City: Ban Outdoor Advertising

Another Way to Tidy Up a City: Ban Outdoor Advertising

by Vivien Schwarz | December 8, 2020
Walk down a street of almost any major city and one will be…
To Make a Movement Last

To Make a Movement Last

by Anna Kochakian | December 7, 2020December 7, 2020
As socialists, our work is inherently forward looking. We are working to not…
Chicago’s Budgets Are an Exercise in Pain Management

Chicago’s Budgets Are an Exercise in Pain Management

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | December 4, 2020
The first time around, it was scotch and a cigar. That is how…
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