“We run this society and we can shut it down”: Reflections on the Rittenhouse Trial

The Rittenhouse verdict is an indictment of the racist capitalist system. We can neither rely on the capitalist Democratic party to help us, nor can we afford to get stuck in a vicious cycle of mutual aid efforts that is entrenched in a constant state of responding to capitalist crises. To rid ourselves of this racist capitalist system, we must come together and shut it down.

Election Night 2021: The Right Strikes Back

A combination of Trumpism, the absence of a left-wing movement, right-wing identity politics, and the failures, and betrayals of the Biden administration made Tuesday's elections play out well for the right-wing across the country.

Elections in Virginia: Between Trumpist Culture Wars and Clinton’s Right-Hand Man

Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe is in a dead heat with his Republican opponent ahead of Tuesday’s gubernatorial race in Virginia. The vote will be seen as a referendum on the Biden presidency and Trump's plans for a comeback.

Democrats Betray Paid Family Leave

In yet another betrayal, the Democrats have taken paid family leave out of their reconciliation bill. This is how the Democrats work: put forward progressive promises when running and then betray them once in office.

The Center Cannot Hold: Biden’s Growing Problems in the Democratic Party

Cracks have begun to appear in Joe Biden’s control of the Democratic Party. As the right and left wings continue to fight, it seems unlikely that Biden will be able to hold it all together.

Pandora Papers Show Why “Tax the Rich” Isn’t Enough

Some 2.94 terabytes of data have been leaked through the “Pandora Papers.” Yet again, we see how the rich hide trillions of dollars around the globe. Inequality will not be solved just by raising their taxes.

House Votes $1 Billion for Israeli War Machine Without Opposition from AOC

Last night, with the help of DSA-endorsed Representatives Jamaal Bowman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the House of Representatives approved $1 billion in new funding for Israeli "Iron Dome" missile interceptors.

Ilhan Omar and Jamal Bowman Vote Yes for More Military Aid to Israel

Only two months after committing war crimes, Israel can expect billions of dollars in military aid from Congress. The bill was passed with almost all of the Democrats in the House voting yes.

DSA: The Left Wing of the Possible

The Democratic Socialists of America are holding their convention August 1–8.