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

Latest in Topic: Reproductive Justice

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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Direct Action Gets the Goods: How You Can Join the Abortion Fight 

Direct Action Gets the Goods: How You Can Join the Abortion Fight 

by Socialist Feminist Working Group Steering Committee | June 25, 2022June 25, 2022
“We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right…
The Fight For Abortion Is Class Struggle

The Fight For Abortion Is Class Struggle

by Emily Mikhail and Waleeta Canon | June 22, 2022June 22, 2022
The fight for universal abortion rights is the fight to control the reproduction…
“Pro-Life” Is A Lie

“Pro-Life” Is A Lie

by Dr. Mary Bowman | May 13, 2022May 13, 2022
"Pro-life" is a lie. The United States, its right wing nationalists, its white…
No Hero Will Save Us: Collective Action Wins Abortion Rights

No Hero Will Save Us: Collective Action Wins Abortion Rights

by Soleil S | May 10, 2022May 10, 2022
This speech was originally delivered on May 7th at the We Won't Go…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Bridget Greenfield

DEBATE DEFLATE: Bridget Greenfield

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Roe v. Wade is under threat by a conservative Supreme Court. The security…
Answer Time with Michael Lighty

Answer Time with Michael Lighty

by Midwest Socialist | November 30, 2019November 30, 2019
Michael Lighty is considered a preeminent spokesperson and expert on Medicare for All.…
Rachel Zibrat speech at Debs-Parsons-Randolph Dinner 2019

Rachel Zibrat speech at Debs-Parsons-Randolph Dinner 2019

by Midwest Socialist | May 23, 2019July 8, 2019
Chicago DSA presented Benita Ulisano with the Lucy Gonzalez Parsons Community Organizing Award…
We Stand for Choice

We Stand for Choice

by Lauren Bianchi | January 24, 2019May 5, 2019
Each January, thousands of anti-abortion activists gather in Chicago’s Federal Plaza for the…
Let’s Talk to Our Friends About Abortion

Let’s Talk to Our Friends About Abortion

by Midwest Socialist | January 10, 2019May 5, 2019
Abortion can feel like a taboo topic, but it's one we can't avoid…

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