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…
Statement on End of Illinois Eviction Moratorium
With both the federal and Illinois state eviction moratoria ending on October 3rd,…
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…
RSB Issue #25
Welcome to Issue #25 of the Red Star Bulletin! The aim of this…
It Could Happen Here
The power outages from winter storm Uri have claimed multiple lives. There is…
When a Boss Gets Fired
It was an unceremonious exit. A few days before the election, former Illinois…
In US, 3243 Died From COVID Yesterday. Without A Lockdown, How Many More Deaths Will We See?
Yesterday the United States reported over 3,000 deaths from COVID in a single…
Bob Reiter’s Defense of Mike Madigan is Indefensible
There was no reason for Madigan to suspect it was over. After all,…
The Biggest Barrier to Progressive Change in Illinois is the Democratic Party
The failure of a constitutional amendment to allow a Graduated Income Tax in…
For Illinois to Survive, Progressives Must Bury Madiganism
The last few weeks have shattered Illinois’ hopes of making an economically sensible…
As Power in Illinois Shifts Towards Springfield, Socialists Must Adapt
Compared to its neighbors, Illinois has fared better than most under the COVID-19…