The Democratic Socialist Campaign of Zohran Mamdani
At a time when much of the left is in retreat or ducking for cover, Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign is championing democratic socialist politics and raising expectations.
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Something Fundamental Must Change
The 2024 election was lost in the last four — or even fifty — years, not in the last four months. Now it’s again time for the left and labor to rethink, shift strategy, and set to work making Tuesday the right’s Pyrrhic victory.
Labor Notes 2024 is the Next Step for Building Union Power
Shop stewards, union activists, local labor officials, and workplace organizers — 4,500 strong — are gathering in Chicago this coming weekend. That’s a big deal.
Who Will Organize 30 Million Angry Young People?
Millions of young people in the U.S. have been radicalized against the Democratic Party’s leadership. They don’t trust Democrats on Palestine and they need a new political home.
Dogmatism and Opportunism, or: How Not to Live a Life on the Left
Dogmatists rely on timeless formulas. Opportunists follow the path of least resistance. The trick is to recognize the allure of both traps — and avoid falling for them.
Put Politics First
A political movement without a shared analysis and sense of purpose is bound to flounder. National DSA could be stronger if it developed a shared understanding of the world and clearer political goals. By “putting politics first” we can start to build both.
You’re Right to Think 2021 Was Terrible
Twelve months ago, it seemed like an open question if this year would bring an end to the pandemic, a muscular new social-democratic politics, and renewed social struggle. It wasn’t to be.
Who Holds the Power in Joe Biden’s White House?
The billionaire class loved Joe Biden’s stimulus. But they’re trying to veto any further major redistribution of power. And they seem to be winning.
Why We’ll Need Our Own Ballot Line, Eventually
A separate ballot line for socialists would draw a sharper line between us and liberals. It’s an important tool we’ll need eventually.
How the George Floyd Protests Are Changing National Politics
A roundup of national political developments on Monday June 1, 2020, as the protests against the police murder of George Floyd continue to rock the United States.