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The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts

Latest in Tag: elections

The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts

by Chris Mason | December 9, 2020

Despite what Republicans or Trump say, the 2020 presidential election is over. Biden leads Trump in votes with nearly 80 million going to Biden and Trump trailing by about 7 million with…

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In Chicago, It’s Your Civic Duty to Vote In Your Local School Council Election

In Chicago, It’s Your Civic Duty to Vote In Your Local School Council Election

by Margo Gislain | November 16, 2020
This summer, Chicago saw some of its only tangible wins to date in…
Chicago DSA Goes Viral: An Interview with Sean Estelle

Chicago DSA Goes Viral: An Interview with Sean Estelle

by Zach Shearer | November 14, 2020October 6, 2021
You recently had a video of a protest in downtown Chicago go viral.…
We Can’t Afford To Listen To John Kasich

We Can’t Afford To Listen To John Kasich

by Matt T. | November 12, 2020
John Kasich, former governor of Ohio, who championed legislation seeking to cripple unions…
In the Time of Monsters

In the Time of Monsters

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | November 7, 2020October 6, 2021
There are times when a victory is a failure. For Democrats, this is…
For Illinois to Survive, Progressives Must Bury Madiganism

For Illinois to Survive, Progressives Must Bury Madiganism

by Brian Bennett | November 6, 2020October 6, 2021
The last few weeks have shattered Illinois’ hopes of making an economically sensible…
To Fight the Actual Racist “Machine” that Harms Young People, Judge Toomin Needs to Go

To Fight the Actual Racist “Machine” that Harms Young People, Judge Toomin Needs to Go

by Emma Gonzalez, Bettina Johnson, and Melanie Wagner | October 10, 2020October 11, 2020
Rallying cries to defund the police have become commonplace on the heels of…
Discussion and Debates are Better Than Edicts

Discussion and Debates are Better Than Edicts

by Joe Allen | September 23, 2020September 23, 2020
I read Sean Duffy’s “Why DSA is Not Endorsing Joe Biden” in the…
Three (And a Half) Socialist Electoral Strategies

Three (And a Half) Socialist Electoral Strategies

by Andrew Sernatinger | May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
If there is one basic guide for how to bring the working class…
Running the Socialist Campaign

Running the Socialist Campaign

by Midwest Socialist | May 29, 2019October 6, 2021
You may have heard the news by now. Chicagoans just elected 6 members…
What We Did Nov 6

What We Did Nov 6

by Midwest Socialist | November 10, 2018October 6, 2021
Reflections on the midterm elections by three candidates for Chicago alderman, Rossana Rodriguez,…
Podcast: Sewer Socialism

Podcast: Sewer Socialism

by Midwest Socialist | October 31, 2018October 6, 2021
Sarah sits down with candidate for Municipal Water Reclamation District board seat candidate,…
Podcast: Salvadore Allende

Podcast: Salvadore Allende

by Midwest Socialist | October 3, 2018October 6, 2021
We talked to Marianela D'Aprile about her translation of a speech by Chile's…

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