As DSA Convention season descends on us, a familiar debate from previous conventions has re-emerged. This time it comes in the form of an amendment from the new slate Groundwork to the…
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A Vision For The Next Year of Chicago DSA
The next year is an incredible opportunity to grow Chicago DSA, build working-class…
In Defense of DSA: Opposing The Call For A Special Convention
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Ultra-labelism and the End of Explosive Growth
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Chicago DSA’s December General Chapter Meeting included open discussion of the Chicago city…