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‘Romance of American Communism,’ and What It Can Teach Socialists Today

Latest in Topic: Building Socialism

‘Romance of American Communism,’ and What It Can Teach Socialists Today

by J. M. | January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

“What I remember most deeply about the Communists is their passion. It was passion that converted them, passion that held them, passion that lifted them up and then twisted them down. Each…

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Chicago Notes: Busting Bourgeois Election Myths

Chicago Notes: Busting Bourgeois Election Myths

by Ken Barrios | January 4, 2023January 4, 2023
In any given society, the dominant ideas are those which serve the ruling…
Bring Our Politics to Work

Bring Our Politics to Work

by Sean O | December 28, 2022December 28, 2022
DSA is at a moment of great potential. Catalyzed by Bernie Sanders’ two…
Data-Sharing and Theories of Change

Data-Sharing and Theories of Change

by Ken Barrios | December 14, 2022December 14, 2022
The topic of data-sharing has come up recently as an essential part of…
A Socialist Movement Needs a Truly Independent Political Vehicle

A Socialist Movement Needs a Truly Independent Political Vehicle

by Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez and Ramsin Canon | October 30, 2022October 30, 2022
Talking to people day in and day out who are dealing with the…
CDSA Endorses Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Votes To Create Socialist Slate

CDSA Endorses Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Votes To Create Socialist Slate

by Chicago DSA | October 17, 2022October 17, 2022
At their quarterly General Chapter Meeting held October 16th, 2022, the Chicago chapter…
A Vision For The Next Year of Chicago DSA

A Vision For The Next Year of Chicago DSA

by Emily Mikhail, Steve Weishampel, Sean Estelle, Leonard Pierce | May 27, 2022May 28, 2022
The next year is an incredible opportunity to grow Chicago DSA, build working-class…
The Neighborhood Pledge — Electoral Campaigning As A Small Chapter

The Neighborhood Pledge — Electoral Campaigning As A Small Chapter

by Nathan Elwood | May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Currently, the Mid-Missouri DSA is unable to run candidates in our community directly.…
In Defense of DSA: Opposing The Call For A Special Convention

In Defense of DSA: Opposing The Call For A Special Convention

by Connor Willis | April 14, 2022April 14, 2022
On Wednesday, March 30, the Madison DSA voted and passed a resolution titled…
The LSC Debate and Theories of Change

The LSC Debate and Theories of Change

by Ken Barrios | March 9, 2022March 9, 2022
During the November meeting of the Electoral Working Group (EWG), a proposal was…
LSC Representative Profile: Michael Cummings

LSC Representative Profile: Michael Cummings

by Sandy Barnard | March 1, 2022March 1, 2022
Michael Cummings is a longtime DSA member who lives in Bridgeport and serves…
Ultra-labelism and the End of Explosive Growth

Ultra-labelism and the End of Explosive Growth

by Ken Barrios | February 15, 2022February 15, 2022
Whenever I read an article, I try to figure out what problem it…
The City Budget Coalition As A Pre-Party Formation

The City Budget Coalition As A Pre-Party Formation

by Ken Barrios | January 24, 2022January 24, 2022
Chicago DSA’s December General Chapter Meeting included open discussion of the Chicago city…
No One Is Coming To Save Us: Building A Fighting Left Against Capitalism And COVID-19

No One Is Coming To Save Us: Building A Fighting Left Against Capitalism And COVID-19

by Emily H. and Em G. | January 12, 2022January 12, 2022
The federal government has made it clear that no one is coming to…
Revolutionary Habits: Marxism as a Moral Philosophy

Revolutionary Habits: Marxism as a Moral Philosophy

by Samuel Allison-Natale | November 10, 2021November 10, 2021
By now, you’ve likely heard the news - Current Affairs, the most delightful…
CPD Out of CPS Panel: The Fight To End Police Brutality In Schools

CPD Out of CPS Panel: The Fight To End Police Brutality In Schools

by Keith Schnabel | October 14, 2021January 22, 2022
On October 5th, activists held a "CPS, Safety, and Democracy" panel advocating the…
Eye on Springfield

Eye on Springfield

by Ramsin Canon | September 13, 2021September 12, 2021
Introduction. In the U.S. system, the power is at the state level. Federal…
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