Bernie Sanders
It Was Never About Him: Sanders at the DNC
Sanders completed his surrender on Monday before the assembled delegates of the Democratic Convention. The DNC elite gloat in their victory. What happens now to his "Political Revolution?
Ian Steinman
July 27, 2016Before the DNC, Thousands March for Clean Energy
Yesterday in Philadelphia, an estimated seven to ten thousand people marched for “A Clean Energy Revolution” from City Hall to Independence Mall.
Tre Kwon
July 25, 2016Let’s Get over Sanders and Back into the Streets
Last week, Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton, leaving many of his supporters disappointed. But there is still a way forward: join the protests, organize, fight.
Juan Cruz Ferre
July 18, 2016American Politics After Sanders
Sanders’ surrender before the reality of Clinton’s victory has brought an end to one of the most contested primary seasons in recent American History. How have the major political and economic players been impacted, and what should we expect next?
Ian Steinman
June 21, 2016Sanders’ Traps
Despite his recent defeat in California, Bernie Sanders pledges to fight until the end for the nomination. His struggle to “democratize” the Democratic Party and his quest for economic and social justice have crashed against the shortcomings of his own strategy.
Juan Cruz Ferre
June 9, 2016Is the Green Party the Next Step for Socialists?
The Green Party is projected as an alternative to the Democrats and Hillary Clinton. But who do they represent, and can socialists support them?
Wayne Stephen
June 8, 2016Sanders, a Third Party, or a Working Class Party?
Without a doubt, the Bernie Sanders phenomenon offers new opportunities as well as potential pitfalls for the left in the U.S. We intend to discuss the positions of various socialist left parties vis-à-vis the presidential elections and the Sanders candidacy in the coming weeks and months. In our first article in this series, we will examine the position of Socialist Alternative, which made a major statement in 2013 by winning a seat on the Seattle city council, the biggest electoral victory by any socialist group in decades.
Robert Belano
April 2, 2016Sanders has 40% of the vote, but Superdelegates Cut Him Down to 32%
The March 15 elections are a major milestone in the primaries. The Superdelegates’ vote reveals the blatantly undemocratic nature of the process. How will Sanders fare in the face of the “rigged” political system he set out to battle?
Jason West
March 15, 2016Chicago Kicks Out Trump
Last Friday, the Windy City was having none of Donald Trump’s hot air. Thousands of youth, workers and women took to the streets of Chicago to protest the billionaire presidential candidate.
Julia Wallace
March 14, 2016Trump and Clinton Win Big on Super Tuesday
Hillary and Trump emerged victorious after last night's round of primaries, securing significant leads in the race for the presidential nomination.
Tre Kwon
March 2, 2016