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.
Fighting for the air we breathe
California wildfires, climate cascades and ecosocialism
by Jessica Hansen-WeaverJessica Hansen-Weaver examines the larger implications of the recent surge of wildfires across the west coast.
The rank-and-file strategy goes to school
Reflections on building MORE
by Peter Allen LamphereNew York City school teacher Peter Allen Lamphere explains the role of a rank and file caucus in advancing class struggles and shares some insights regarding recent socialist debates.
How rock became white (part 2)
A change is gonna come: Motown, The Beatles, and the rise of Soul
by Geoff BaileyIn the second of a three-part series, Geoff Bailey, looks at the process of cultural commodification and the racial politics of The Beatles, Motown, and the rise of Soul. Plus we listen to some great music…
Debrief of the 2020 YDSA Convention
by Emerson Bannon Cutri
Emerson Bannon Cutri reports on this summer’s convention and reflects on what the political dynamics mean for DSA going forward
A union wave for Twin Cities hospitality workers
by Paul KD
Paul KD charts the rapid growth of a union movement among craft breweries and service workers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Tasks of the Left after the “debate”
by Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith responds to the debacle that was the first presidential debate, but argues that there are important lessons to take away and that the Left must fight to defend basic democratic freedoms from the Right.
Any way you cut it…
Report on the San Francisco defund campaign
by Alex SchmausAlex Schmaus reports on the state of the defund movement in San Francisco, including the strategic and tactical debates among its supporters.
A threshold has been crossed
The threat of the Far Right
by Joe AllenJoe Allen looks at the rising threat of the Far Right, its relationship to the Trump Administration, and its implications for the Left before and after the November elections.
Reflections on the rebellions
Pain, power, and crisis
by Sudip BhattacharyaSudip Bhattacharya, mixes firsthand accounts of the rebellion for Black Lives with reflections of the political lessons that socialists and progressives should take away from the events of recent months.