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Improving Our Analysis: The Dialectical Method and Historical Materialism

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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 interdependence of components; the “transformation of quantity to quality,” a systems-based view of change that translates incremental inputs into…

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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…
<strong>Paul Vallas Will Privatize Chicago</strong>

Paul Vallas Will Privatize Chicago

by Chicago DSA | March 9, 2023March 9, 2023
The runoff election April 4 is a pivotal time for workers in Chicago…
Statement On Municipal Election Victories

Statement On Municipal Election Victories

by Chicago DSA | March 1, 2023March 1, 2023
Yesterday, thousands of Chicagoans placed votes for socialist candidates in the 2023 Municipal…
Joint Statement on February 1st Unjustified Expulsion of Chicagoan from City Hall

Joint Statement on February 1st Unjustified Expulsion of Chicagoan from City Hall

by Concerned Alderpersons | February 3, 2023February 5, 2023
February 3, 2023 On Wednesday, February 1st, during the regularly scheduled City Council…
Public Comment Opposing Mayor Lightfoot’s ComEd Contract

Public Comment Opposing Mayor Lightfoot’s ComEd Contract

by Sean Estelle | February 2, 2023February 2, 2023
The following statement was delivered on February 1st during a meeting of Chicago…
Chicago DSA Endorses Ambria Taylor and Warren Williams

Chicago DSA Endorses Ambria Taylor and Warren Williams

by Chicago DSA | January 11, 2023January 11, 2023
The Chicago chapter of The Democratic Socialists of America has endorsed Ambria Taylor…
Chicago Notes: Busting Bourgeois Election Myths

Chicago Notes: Busting Bourgeois Election Myths

by Ken Barrios | January 4, 2023January 4, 2023
In any given society, the dominant ideas are those which serve the ruling…
A Socialist Movement Needs a Truly Independent Political Vehicle

A Socialist Movement Needs a Truly Independent Political Vehicle

by Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez and Ramsin Canon | October 30, 2022October 30, 2022
Talking to people day in and day out who are dealing with the…
SHUT DOWN LINE 5

SHUT DOWN LINE 5

by Joanne Coutts | October 25, 2022October 25, 2022
This piece was originally published on Detroit Socialist. **** This summer, members of…
CDSA Endorses Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Votes To Create Socialist Slate

CDSA Endorses Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Votes To Create Socialist Slate

by Chicago DSA | October 17, 2022October 17, 2022
At their quarterly General Chapter Meeting held October 16th, 2022, the Chicago chapter…
Rank and File Interview Series: Dennis Kosuth

Rank and File Interview Series: Dennis Kosuth

by Robert Bartlett | September 18, 2022September 18, 2022
This interview is part of an initiative that the Chicago DSA Labor Branch…
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