Mike S. argues that while mutual aid has a place in DSA’s mission, it ultimately props up the abuses of capitalism and will not aid in forming the solidarity between DSA and the working class that is needed to achieve our goals.
Willie J argues that mutual aid is morally imperative and that as socialists we cannot propose to ignore those in need because it isn’t politically expedient.
Sub-contractors, scabs, and salting. Laura G. discusses how she found her way to the carpentry trade, fighting off a fear of heights and a mountain of student debt. In Local 157 she sees room for more aggressive tactics, worker involvement in negotiations, and more solidarity with a range of working class issues.
The push for a legislative path to Universal Rent Control is in high gear now that the NYS Senate is finally under full Democratic Control. Cea W. outlines why this struggle is so crucial for New Yorkers and what NYC-DSA’s strategy is to win in Albany.
Drastic changes in how society is organized are needed to avert a climate catastrophe. That doesn’t mean DSA should drop all other issues. It means we should include climate concerns in all that we do.
Welcome to our new social(ist) media corner! For those of us who aren’t extremely online, Red Letter presents a round-up of social media goings-on, including links to DSA-centric stories we couldn’t cover this month, videos from NYC-DSA actions, post-ers to follow, and amusing dust-ups.
The latest installment of our profiles of rank-and-file trade unionists features Bianca C., co-chair of NYC-DSA, on organizing under an onslaught of anti-union tactics.
In a complex landscape that includes high union density and many non-profit, activist and advocacy groups with an array of motivations and interests, the 2018 primary elections saw multiple upsets, including Julia Salazar’s State Senate primary victory over Martin Dilan.
Chris Maisano argues that County Committees don’t offer room for socialists to educate, agitate and organize.
Dan W. relates his story of running for County Committee and what he learned about who wields power–and what it will take to change it.
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