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Tariffs Are Not the Problem – Private Investment Is

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Tariffs Are Not the Problem – Private Investment Is

by Emma Caterine | April 20, 2025

It’s hard to repress a devilish grin from stretching across my face when I see the most evil parasites of the world, from asset managers to European neoliberal politicians, in full-blown panic…

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Break the Cycle

Break the Cycle

by Ramsin Canon | April 6, 2025April 8, 2025
As a matter of survival, socialists need to move past models from professionally-managed…
Understanding agitation 

Understanding agitation 

by Sean Duffy | March 29, 2025March 29, 2025
“Agitation” is a term regularly used in the context of organizing and socialist…
Free Heartland Kids

Free Heartland Kids

by M.G. Holly | January 23, 2025January 22, 2025
Donald Trump’s fascist regime has returned to power, unleashing a cascade of anti-immigrant…
Fix the CTA Campaign Statement on the Metropolitan Mobility Act

Fix the CTA Campaign Statement on the Metropolitan Mobility Act

by Campaigns | January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
The Metropolitan Mobility Act (MMA) which was introduced before the Illinois General Assembly…
A REPORT FROM THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE PHYSICIANS FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM

A REPORT FROM THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE PHYSICIANS FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM

by Joey DiZoglio | November 29, 2024November 29, 2024
Opening Scene On the quiet morning of Saturday, November 16th, 2024, I met…
(Sex) Work Won’t Love You Back: A Review of Sean Baker’s Anora

(Sex) Work Won’t Love You Back: A Review of Sean Baker’s Anora

by Sarah Hurd | November 15, 2024November 15, 2024
NOTE: This review contains spoilers In his latest film, Anora, director Sean Baker…
You Do Not Have the Luxury of Checking Out

You Do Not Have the Luxury of Checking Out

by E. Gormley | November 13, 2024November 13, 2024
In the abject chaos of the aftermath of the 2024 election, there is…
We are still here

We are still here

by Midwest Socialist Editorial Board | November 6, 2024November 6, 2024
Following a grueling presidential campaign and a gut-wrenching election night, our worst fears…
It’s Time to Permanently End U.S.-Israeli Police Exchanges in St. Louis County 

It’s Time to Permanently End U.S.-Israeli Police Exchanges in St. Louis County 

by Nicholas Dolan | September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
Ten years ago last month, the world watched militarized police forces ‘manage’ the…
Improving Our Analysis: The Dialectical Method and Historical Materialism

Improving Our Analysis: The Dialectical Method and Historical Materialism

by Ramsin Canon | September 23, 2024September 23, 2024
[Friedrich Engels’] three classical laws of dialectics [are]...the law of “interpenetrating opposites,” the…

CDSA Statement on One Democratic State

by Chicago DSA | April 7, 2024
At our March General Membership Meeting, the Chicago chapter of the DSA voted…

We Successfully Defended Byron! 

by Chicago DSA | April 4, 2024April 4, 2024
Chicago DSA was proud to join working people across Chicago in successfully mobilizing…
Defend Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Protect Free Speech!

Defend Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Protect Free Speech!

by Chicago DSA | March 29, 2024April 4, 2024
Sign the petition HERE! Click here for the social media toolkit! Alderman Byron…
CDSA Distributes 1,000 Masks To Chicago Workers Amidst Air Quality Crisis

CDSA Distributes 1,000 Masks To Chicago Workers Amidst Air Quality Crisis

by Chicago DSA | June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
On Wednesday, June 28th, the Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America…
Review: “Occupation: Organizer” by Clément Petitjean

Review: “Occupation: Organizer” by Clément Petitjean

by Sean K | June 2, 2023June 2, 2023
Occupation: Organizer by Clément Petitjean offers a comprehensive historical examination of the variety…
A Union Town: Walking Through Chicago’s Labor History

A Union Town: Walking Through Chicago’s Labor History

by Dana Kleifield | April 13, 2023April 13, 2023
On Saturday, April 22nd, Chicago DSA’s Political Education & Policy committee will host…
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