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Solidarity With Ukraine: Resistance Movements, The Masses, and Socialism

Latest in Topic: Global Affairs

Solidarity With Ukraine: Resistance Movements, The Masses, and Socialism

by Ken Barrios | April 29, 2022April 30, 2022

On 04/12/22, Democratic Left published “How DSA’ers Can Help Ukraine” by Dan La Botz and Stephen Shalom. In the article, it was suggested that: “DSA’s Mutual Aid Working Group, while usually focused…

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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…
DSA After The Bowman Controversy: Is It Time To Rethink Our Strategy?

DSA After The Bowman Controversy: Is It Time To Rethink Our Strategy?

by Stephen Thompson | April 11, 2022April 11, 2022
It appears that DSA is in a rut. The signs are all around…
For Clarity – Then Unity: Jamaal Bowman and Palestine

For Clarity – Then Unity: Jamaal Bowman and Palestine

by Ken Barrios | December 1, 2021December 1, 2021
There has been furious debate around what consequences, if any, Jamaal Bowman should…
Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – Biden’s Climate Plan And What’s Next

Tuesday Thoughts with Sean – Biden’s Climate Plan And What’s Next

by Sean Estelle | February 2, 2021February 2, 2021
Last week, Joe Biden passed a package of executive orders on climate change,…
In US, 3243 Died From COVID Yesterday. Without A Lockdown, How Many More Deaths Will We See?

In US, 3243 Died From COVID Yesterday. Without A Lockdown, How Many More Deaths Will We See?

by Nick Hussong | December 10, 2020
Yesterday the United States reported over 3,000 deaths from COVID in a single…
We Are The Majority, Dammit!

We Are The Majority, Dammit!

by Gabe K | October 21, 2020October 21, 2020
On being a dude from the Midwest, watching the example of MAS and…
Socialism Won the First 2020 Presidential Debate

Socialism Won the First 2020 Presidential Debate

by Carlos Ramirez-Rosa | September 30, 2020October 3, 2020
Thirty-three million unemployed Americans. Countless more underemployed. Climate change fueled wildfires darken skies…
Conservatism Lives Loudly Within Her: A Look At Amy Coney Barrett

Conservatism Lives Loudly Within Her: A Look At Amy Coney Barrett

by Tony Ginocchio | September 27, 2020
[Content note: This piece discusses an alleged campus sexual assault and attempted suicide…
The Military-Industrial Complex in Madison, Wisconsin

The Military-Industrial Complex in Madison, Wisconsin

by Mark Hackler | March 5, 2020March 5, 2020
We’re all aware of the gargantuan size of the U.S. military industrial-complex. President…
Care and Repair: The Revolutionary, Democratic Power of a Global Green New Deal

Care and Repair: The Revolutionary, Democratic Power of a Global Green New Deal

by Midwest Socialist | September 23, 2019September 23, 2019
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor at Socialism 2019 Conference “There is a grand…
Call for a Palestine Working Group

Call for a Palestine Working Group

by Bill Mullen | June 17, 2019June 18, 2019
At DSA's 2017 National Convention, delegates voted to endorse the Boycott, Divestment, and…
Chaos or Community: Mutual Aid from Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Chaos or Community: Mutual Aid from Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

by Midwest Socialist | December 16, 2018May 6, 2019
Who do you turn to in times of ecological and economic crisis? After…
Shireen Al-Adeimi: Ending the US-Saudi War in Yemen

Shireen Al-Adeimi: Ending the US-Saudi War in Yemen

by Midwest Socialist | December 8, 2018May 5, 2019
Professor Shireen Al-Adeimi explains the US-Saudi war on the Yemen people including why…
How Military Service Turned Me Into a Socialist

How Military Service Turned Me Into a Socialist

by Derek Beyer | June 1, 2018May 5, 2019
September 4, 2001 was my first day of active duty military service. Prior…
From the Middle East to the Midwest: An Interview With Dr. Djene Rhys Bajalan

From the Middle East to the Midwest: An Interview With Dr. Djene Rhys Bajalan

by Adam Michael Levin | April 8, 2018May 5, 2019
The March for Our Lives on March 24 received much-needed attention from the…
Imperialism and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Socialist View

Imperialism and U.S. Foreign Policy: A Socialist View

by Ben Darr | February 16, 2018May 5, 2019
Imperialism is a word that conjures up images from history books of Spanish…
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