Let us discuss, let us disagree
by Nasrin
Nasrin highlights the need for open strategic discussion within DSA for the organization to meaningfully relate to political moments that can further the socialist movement.
No shortcuts on socialist electoral strategy
The case for the independent ballot
by Nate MooreNate Moore looks at the pitfalls of the “dirty break” strategy and argues that socialist electoral campaigns should not be run on the Democratic Party ballot line.
Is socialism winning?
by Emma Wilde Botta
Emma Wilde Botta contends that the idea that socialism is winning misreads the moment.
An insidious dialectic
Anti-Semitism, Corbyn, and the fight for the Labour Party
by Aaron AmaralAaron Amaral interviews David Renton about the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn from the Labour Party, and the issue of anti-Semitism within the party that led to his suspension.
Backing Biden will not stop Trumpism
A Response to Stephen R. Shalom
by Ashley Smith and Charlie PostCharlie Post and Ashley Smith respond to Stephen R. Shalom’s criticisms of their article, “The lesser evil trap.”
Rank and file reds
A reply to The Call’s “Life As a Rank-and-File Teamster”
by Joe AllenJoe Allen responds to Eli R. on the role of socialist organization in the political life of a rank-and-file Teamster.
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 urgency of anti-fascism
A response to David Renton
by Adam TurlAdam Turl responds to David Renton, arguing that the fascist trajectory of the Trump administration in the current moment is of great concern; one demanding a response by the Left.
The greater evil
A response to Charlie Post and Ashley Smith
by Stephen R. ShalomStephen R. Shalom criticises the arguments against lesser-evil voting and makes the case for the Left both to support Biden and build the social movements.
Taking the dirty break seriously
Socialists, elections, and the Democratic Party
by Joe Evica and Andrew SernatingerDSA members, Joe Evica and Andy Sernatinger, look at the theory of the “dirty break,” arguing that taking the strategy at its word would require a fundamental shift to DSA’s electoral strategy.