Futures of DSA
Independence or liquidation?
by Hakan YilmazHakan Yilmaz responds to debate in Democratic Socialists of America about the goal of an independent political party of the working class.
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.
Meet the new boss
Does Biden’s education secretary pick indicate a new phase of education reform policy?
by Eric Maroney & Jay PoppaEric Maroney and Jay Poppa, provide a background to Biden’s nominee for Education Secretary, Miguel Cardona, and insight into what education activists might expect over his administration.
The empire strikes back
Joe Biden’s plan to restore U.S. hegemony
by Ashley SmithAshley Smith previews Biden’s foreign policy, arguing that what is coming is not simply a return to Obama-era multilateralism, but an attempt to deepen Trump’s focus on the great power rivalries, especially with China.
We will not let democracy die
An interview with David Van Deusen, President of the Vermont AFL-CIO
by Terri Nilliasca and Andy SernatingerTerri Nilliasca and Andy Sernatinger interview David van Deusen, President of the Vermont AFL-CIO, about the new radical leadership in the state federation.
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.”
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 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.
When your assaulter is the “Lesser Evil”
Tara Reade, Biden, and #MeToo
by Natalia TylimNatalia Tylim, a DSA member in New York, looks at the controversy surrounding Tara Reade’s accusations of sexual assault against Joe Biden and their implications for the #MeToo movement and the Left.