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The Revolution Keeps Me Beautiful: A Report-Back of the DSA Cuba Delegation

Latest in Topic: Global Affairs

The Revolution Keeps Me Beautiful: A Report-Back of the DSA Cuba Delegation

by Lyra Spencer, Chicago DSA Co-Chair | March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

CDSA Co-Chair Lyra Spencer traveled to Cuba in October 2025 and witnessed the effects of the U.S. blockade and the resilience of the Cuban people in the face of imperialism.

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Grassroots Red-Greens 

Grassroots Red-Greens 

by Bradley Ryba | December 19, 2025December 19, 2025
World leaders continue to show the necessity for the development of ecosocialism at the…
Famines and Flotillas: From Ireland to Palestine 

Famines and Flotillas: From Ireland to Palestine 

by Claire | November 6, 2025November 6, 2025
Picture of Stephen Wahab, Tommy Marcus, Paul Reid, Jessica Clotfelter, and Logan Hollarsmith,…
Chicago DSA Condemns City Council Resolution On Israel

Chicago DSA Condemns City Council Resolution On Israel

by Chicago DSA | October 13, 2023
We reject a resolution passed today by the City Council which unequivocally supports…
Solidarity With Ukraine: Resistance Movements, The Masses, and Socialism

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…
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…
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