NPC disbands BDS Working Group
A report on the crisis inside DSA
by Andy SernatingerAndy Sernatinger reports on the crisis inside DSA following the de-chartering of the BDS and Palestine Solidarity Working Group.
What happened to the rank-and-file strategy in DSA?
An addendum to Mel Bienenfeld on labor politics
by Andy SernatingerAndy Sernatinger provides further historical context and criticism on the uses and abuses of the Rank-and-File Strategy in the Democratic Socialists of America
On (not) expelling Jamaal Bowman
The conclusion of the Bowman Crisis in DSA
by Andy SernatingerAfter weeks of public debate about DSA’s relationship to Congressional Representative Jamaal Bowman, DSA’s leadership announced that they will not expel Bowman. Andy Sernatinger reports on how the crisis unfolded and examines the forces at play.
Why Referendum and Recall
An introduction to two convention proposals
by Andy SernatingerAndy Sernatinger explains two proposed amendments to the constitution and bylaws of the Democratic Socialists of America, “National Referendum” (C2) and “For a Leadership Elected by and Accountable to the Membership” (C5), or “Recall” for short.
DSA chapter delegates results
Reporting and analysis
by Andy SernatingerDemocratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapters are presently electing their delegations to the 2021 National Convention, to be held online August 1-8. In the past, a list of delegate names … Continue Reading DSA chapter delegates results
Understanding unions in the United States
A primer on labor law and history
by Andy SernatingerAndrew Sernatinger describes the basics of labor law and obstacles for labor organizing in the United States.
Biden pledge spits at DSA’s democracy
by Andy Sernatinger
Andy Sernatinger responds to a recent initiative by DSA members, laying out how it circumvents the organization’s democracy.
The most important week of our profession
A roundtable interview with the Movement of Rank and File Educators
by Andy SernatingerAndy Sernatinger interviews five members of the Movement of Rank and File Educators (MORE) about fighting for safe learning conditions in New York City Schools
At a crossroads
DSA in the COVID age
by Andy SernatingerAndy Sernatinger reviews the recent history of the refounded DSA, the strategic and organizational questions which defined the last few years, and the emerging political question in the COVID moment.