Democratic Party
Their Violence and Ours
Capitalist politicians of all stripes are condemning "violence." But they never mean the daily violence committed by the police. They are condemning resistance against state violence.
Nathaniel Flakin
May 31, 2020Minnesota is a Blue State. Where is the “Lesser Evil” Now?
The murder of George Floyd is not just the responsibility of the police. State violence is a constant in Minneapolis, a state governed by Democrats. The Mayor Jacob Frey has worked together with the Governor Tim Waltz to repress the current protests against police brutality and racism.
Ana Rivera
May 30, 2020Ilhan Omar Signs AIPAC Letter Demanding Continued Arms Embargo on Iran
Ilhan Omar has signed onto a letter from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee calling for the continuation of the UN’s arms embargo on Iran. This is an indefensible decision and a massive betrayal of Omar’s anti-imperialist rhetoric.
Sybil Davis
May 10, 2020Not Me, Biden
Joe Biden is repulsive: a racist, capitalist, imperialist. Today, Sanders papered over their many differences to give a full-throated endorsement. What does this mean?
Tatiana Cozzarelli
April 13, 2020Second Time as Farce: 4 Theses on the Defeat of Sanders
The DSA’s strategy around the Sanders campaign has been an unmitigated failure that has only strengthened the Democratic Party. In this moment of crisis the need for a party of the working class that fights for socialism is more important than ever.
Juan Cruz Ferre
April 10, 2020New York’s ‘Progressive’ State Legislature Passes Austerity Budget During Pandemic
Last year, Democrats in New York, bolstered by their growing left wing, had won control of the New York Senate and passed nearly a thousand bills addressing long-awaited reforms and benefitting the working class. However, the New York State budget passed last week in the midst of the pandemic reversed a number of these laws, showing the precariousness of attempting to reform capitalism and highlighting the steps socialists must take instead.
Rebecca Margolies
April 9, 2020A Socialist Guide to Sanderism
Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race. Here are some articles about the Sanders phenomena and why Left Voice thinks socialists shouldn't have supported Bernie and instead, should build an independent, socialist organization.
Left Voice
April 8, 2020Requiem for a (Social Democratic) Dream
Just a month ago, many socialists were claiming Bernie Sanders could win the Democratic nomination and the U.S. presidency. Today, he suspended his campaign. What next?
Sybil Davis
April 8, 2020Sanders Voted for the Latest Corporate Bailout: What This Reveals for Socialists
The U.S. Congress recently passed a $2 trillion bailout package, the largest in U.S. history. Most of the money will go to the wealthiest individuals and corporations. Even though he originally spoke out against it, Bernie Sanders voted for the deal.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
April 3, 2020Reform, Not Revolution: The Squad
The Squad is giving a new face to socialism in the U.S.—unfortunately, it’s one that supports the Democratic Party, the U.S. military, and capitalism.
Sonja Krieger
April 1, 2020