Last week, I didn’t write a column, because I was working to help draft a statement from DSA’s National Political Committee about our productive meeting the previous weekend. In it, we say: …
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Midwestern Nice Doesn’t Apply to Fascists
Preamble In 2020 we faced some truly incredible challenges both as individuals and…
Tuesday Thoughts With Sean – Unity?
Last week, on Wednesday January 20th, with much pomp and circumstance, Joe Biden…
Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – Contradictions
The last week has brought some stunning new developments to our political terrain.…
Tuesday Thoughts with Sean
Welcome to 2021. The last year has been a hell of a ride,…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 1
This is part 1 in a 3-part series. You can find part 2…
To Transform Chicago, We Must Pledge To Grow CDSA
We will need to organize either way. This week's election, like every election…
Case Study: Unemployment Day and Collaborative Action
As of this writing, there is a lot of fear that election day,…
Red Rabbits: The Formation of a Trained Marshal Group in Chicago DSA
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We Are The Majority, Dammit!
On being a dude from the Midwest, watching the example of MAS and…
An Editorial Is Not An Edict
Last week, I published an op-ed in Midwest Socialist on why DSA is…
Debs For Our Time – Graphic Novel Release
Think socialism won't play in the Midwest? Join historian and Madison DSA member…
Chapter Update: Detroit
Last year was busy for Detroit DSA. When hotel workers at the Westin…
Midwest Socialist: LIVE with Rossana Rodriguez
Sarah Hurd talks with Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez, candidate for Alderman of Chicago’s 33rd Ward.…
Midwest Socialist: LIVE with Byron Sigcho Lopez
Sarah Hurd talks with Byron Sigcho Lopez, candidate for Alderman of Chicago’s 25th…
Adam Kotsko & Anna Kornbluh on “Neoliberalism’s Demons”
Neoliberalism's Demons: On the Political Theology of Late Capital By both its supporters…
We Stand with ACERO Charter Teachers
For the first time ever, teachers went on strike at a charter school.…