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A Vision for a Lean, Political, and Effective Executive Committee
At the upcoming Chicago Democratic Socialists of America chapter convention on June 6,…
Mass Movement Electoralism
Introduction: A Mass Orientation This article will attempt to address some ongoing debates…
Lessons from the 2026 Primary Season
It feels like we have all been here before. A massively unpopular president,…
Why You Should Write for Midwest Socialist
“The animal is immediately one with its life activity. It is not distinct…
The Case for Reforming the Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (EC) of the Chicago Democratic Socialists of America (CDSA) is…
On Getting The Basics Right (Again and Again)
Imagine the last five DSA meetings you have been to. Do you feel…
An Assessment of the Socialists Everywhere Project
The Socialists Everywhere Project began in the now-defunct Organizing Committee for the North…
On the Role of Branches
Discussions of internal structure are often maligned as being the least of an…
In Chicago, The Legacy of Christopher Columbus Lives On in Italo Balbo
Christopher Columbus is widely considered one of the greatest villains ever to set…
Cadre In Office, Socialists In Power
The democratic road to socialism needs state power, so democratic socialists need to…
Lessons from the McCarthy Red Scare
We are experiencing the most sustained and broad attacks on US democracy since…
Political Priorities To Move Chicago DSA Forward
Every June, Chicago DSA holds our annual membership convention. Typically, our convention is…
Building Working Class Power in Civil Society
Starting With Gramsci MAGA has put together a fascist coalition of white supremacist,…
Why You Should Protest the Democratic National Convention
Former DSA member Maurice Isserman and fellow author Peter Dreier have expressed concern…
Chicago DSA Condemns City Council Resolution On Israel
We reject a resolution passed today by the City Council which unequivocally supports…
Ending the Fossil Fuels We Burn Inside Our Homes
In the midst of a climate crisis and rising utility costs, People’s Gas,…