History and independent politics in the U.S.
A review of “Tramps and Trade Union Travelers”
by Tim GouletTim Goulet reviews Kim Moody’s “Tramps and Trade Union Travelers: Internal Migration and Organized Labor in Gilded Age America, 1870-1900.
For a fighting approach, not factionalism
An interview with Kshama Sawant
by Andy Sernatinger & Emma Wilde BottaAndy Sernatinger and Emma Wilde Botta interview Kshama Sawant, socialist city council member from Seattle, Washington.
Addressing the climate emergency with a Biden government
by Paul Fleckenstein
Paul Fleckenstein reviews the state of the climate movement and climate policy at the start of the Biden era.
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.