For a democratic DSA
by Tempest
A Tempest Collective statement advocating for an effort to transform DSA into a more democratic and political organization.
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.
Defund the police
Assessing the state of the movement
by Haley PessinHaley Pessin looks at the advances and setbacks of the defund movement and how the Left fits into these efforts
Fight the far right in the Biden era
Tempest Collective Public Forum
by TempestThe Tempest Collective is hosting an online forum on January 24th to discuss how the Left can organize to fight the Far Right under the incoming Biden Administration.
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.
Assessing the 2020 election
Where do we go from here?
by Aaron Amaral and Phil GasperAaron Amaral and Phil Gasper offer analysis and perspectives coming out of the 2020 U.S. elections.
The elephant (and the donkey) in the room
The Left’s silences during the imperial election
by Luis MeinersReflecting on the end of the election period, Luis Meiners compares the sharp attention to issues of empire paid by the U.S. establishment, with the relative silence on the part of much of the U.S. Left.
A survivor’s story
A conversation with Tara Reade
by Natalia TylimNatalia Tylim interviews Tara Reade about her experience coming forward to tell the story of her sexual assault at the hands of one of the most powerful men in the country, Vice President Joe Biden.
A very “American” coup
by Kit Wainer
Kit Adam Wainer argues that President Trump is in no position to steal an election or to lead a coup.