As a mass organization, transparency and increased democratic participation are unquestionably important and worthwhile objectives for Chicago DSA. It’s true that for a variety of reasons, even the most involved members may…
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A Guide for Smarties and A Rebuttal: On the Proposal for Transparency and Accountability
If you’re a member of Chicago DSA, you are likely to have heard…
Transparency Requires Labor, Not Legislation
The resolution titled “Transparency and Accountability to Build Socialist Power” and proposed at…
Transparency and Accountability Builds Socialist Power
In light of the upcoming CDSA April General Chapter Meeting, there is one…
Starving and Policing Imperial Cities
To stay alive in perpetual late capitalist austerity, cities turned to a strategy…
How Do Left Organizations Define Their Priorities?
The Chicago DSA general chapter meeting on April 3 will take up a…
Why We’re Discussing “Towards a Socialist Chicago”
At the Chicago DSA general chapter meeting on April 3, members will be…
The Practice of Post-Politics
I’ve been on a roll writing about political practice lately (you can read…
Shovel According to Your Ability, Dibs According to Your Need
Chicago winters create certain routines: dealing with snow, dealing with dibs, debating dibs.…
All In On the PRO Act
Last week, I didn’t write a column, because I was working to help…
Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – Contradictions
The last week has brought some stunning new developments to our political terrain.…
Socialism Must Always Be Anti-Fascist
On January 6, 2021, 500 fascists took the US Capitol. We socialists were…
Tuesday Thoughts with Sean
Welcome to 2021. The last year has been a hell of a ride,…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 3
This is part 3 is a 3 part series. Part 1 can be…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 2
This is part 2 in a 3-part series. You can find part 1…
The Heirs to the Sewer Socialists: Part 1
This is part 1 in a 3-part series. You can find part 2…
To Make a Movement Last
As socialists, our work is inherently forward looking. We are working to not…