At the September general chapter meeting, members of Chicago DSA will vote on a proposal from the Electoral Working Group about whether we as a chapter should actively engage in the 2024…
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We Must Democratize ComEd: CDSA Co-Chair Speaks In City Council
On Wednesday, July 12th, I took time out of my work day to…
What Kind of Relationship Do We Want With Union Leadership?
As DSA Convention season descends on us, a familiar debate from previous conventions…
CDSA Distributes 1,000 Masks To Chicago Workers Amidst Air Quality Crisis
On Wednesday, June 28th, the Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America…
The Pragmatist’s Perspective On Progressives’ Prospects
To a casual observer it would seem to be a great time to…
We Shall See in ‘23
With Chicago’s municipal elections just days away, let's get an overview of the…
Chicago Notes: Political Ecosystems
As we enter 2023, it would help to better understand the political context…
‘Romance of American Communism,’ and What It Can Teach Socialists Today
“What I remember most deeply about the Communists is their passion. It was…
Chicago Notes: Busting Bourgeois Election Myths
In any given society, the dominant ideas are those which serve the ruling…
Bring Our Politics to Work
DSA is at a moment of great potential. Catalyzed by Bernie Sanders’ two…
Data-Sharing and Theories of Change
The topic of data-sharing has come up recently as an essential part of…
A Socialist Movement Needs a Truly Independent Political Vehicle
Talking to people day in and day out who are dealing with the…
CDSA Endorses Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Votes To Create Socialist Slate
At their quarterly General Chapter Meeting held October 16th, 2022, the Chicago chapter…
A Vision For The Next Year of Chicago DSA
The next year is an incredible opportunity to grow Chicago DSA, build working-class…
The Neighborhood Pledge — Electoral Campaigning As A Small Chapter
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
On Wednesday, March 30, the Madison DSA voted and passed a resolution titled…
The LSC Debate and Theories of Change
During the November meeting of the Electoral Working Group (EWG), a proposal was…