Introduction. In the U.S. system, the power is at the state level. Federal law touches us only where state law leaves a gap, and local law is a creature of state law….
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The Big Tent and the Tensions within DSA
Over the course of the last year, there have been growing tensions within…
Chicago DSA Campaigns: How We Should Move Forward
TL;DR We should reauthorize campaigns annually We should have a strong system for…
Proportional Representation Is Still The Way Forward
In the wake of our elections for delegates to the upcoming national convention,…
All In On the PRO Act
Last week, I didn’t write a column, because I was working to help…
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
Reflections on This Summer Like many cities, Chicago saw an explosive number of…
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…