Socialists have to mean what we say and say what we mean. The working class cannot win power for itself without a political vehicle of its own, and the Democratic Party is…
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Illinois Deserves No Applause for Funding the CTA
On Halloween, the Illinois General Assembly voted on a $1.5 billion funding package…
We Successfully Defended Byron!
Chicago DSA was proud to join working people across Chicago in successfully mobilizing…
Defend Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Protect Free Speech!
Sign the petition HERE! Click here for the social media toolkit! Alderman Byron…
Nonprofits and the City’s Political Economy: A Case Study
Marxist analysis of attempts by executives of nonprofits to halt labor organizing in…
Chicago DSA Releases Second Round of Aldermanic Endorsements
The Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has endorsed Angela Clay,…
Madigan Down, But Not Out – City Quietly Renews ShotSpotter Contract – Chicago Bears Consider Move
Welcome to Issue #26 of the Red Star Bulletin! The aim of this…
Red Star Bulletin Issue #24
Welcome to Issue #24 of the Red Star Bulletin! The aim of this…
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 1
This is part 1 in a 3-part series. You can find part 2…
The Uprising and the Vote on the Chicago City Budget
We are finally nearing the end of 2020. The largest uprising in US…
The Real Error in Judgment is Voting for Tom Tunney
"An error in judgment." That was 44th Ward Alderperson Tom Tunney's response to…
Red Star Bulletin Issue #19
Welcome to the 2021 Budget Issue (#19) of the Red Star Bulletin! The…
I Urge You To Vote No On This Malicious Budget
This is the written version of the public comment given by Catlyn Savado…
RSL#04, Lightfoot: New Boss, Same as Old Boss
Red Star Live host, Ravi Pathare (@ravi_path), recaps recent raucous meetings of the…
Report Back: Chicago City Council’s June Session
The Chicago City Council met for its second session of the 2019–2023 term…
Report Back: Chicago City Council’s May Session
On May 29, new mayor Lori Lightfoot presided over the first Chicago City…