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The following is the prepared text of a speech delivered at a July 17 rally organized by the Democratic Socialists of America in response to Rush Hospital’s decision to halt gender-affirming care...| Midwest Socialist
Ten years ago, the Illinois General Assembly passed a ridiculous law signaling unconditional political support for Israel. Now we have an opportunity to repeal it. Former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, a Republican... The post Now is the Time to Repeal Illinois’ Extremist Pro-Israel Law appeared first on Midwest Socialist.| Midwest Socialist
As the current socialist movement, we need to ask questions about what our goals for electoralism should be. The “default” goal, putting one person in office, is not as important as being... The post There Are More Important Things Than Getting Elected appeared first on Midwest Socialist.| Midwest Socialist
The following is the prepared text of a speech delivered at a July 17 rally organized by the Democratic Socialists of America in response to Rush Hospital’s decision to halt gender-affirming care...| Midwest Socialist
Americans are taught to venerate July 4th as a turning point not only in the history of the Americas, but in human history itself. It supposedly represents the founding of the first...| Midwest Socialist
In 2023, Chicago DSA’s Chapter Convention was on the same day as Pride. This wasn’t planned, CDSA had selected the Convention date months before Pride announced their date. Former chapter Secretary Marcy... The post Why Chicago DSA Is Marching in the Pride Parade appeared first on Midwest Socialist.| Midwest Socialist
Joseph McCarthy The post Lessons from the McCarthy Red Scare appeared first on Midwest Socialist.| Midwest Socialist
Every June, Chicago DSA holds our annual membership convention. Typically, our convention is more-or-less another General Chapter Meeting of the type we hold every quarter. Currently the only unique features of the... The post Political Priorities To Move Chicago DSA Forward appeared first on Midwest Socialist.| Midwest Socialist
Starting With Gramsci MAGA has put together a fascist coalition of white supremacist, reactionary nationalists, Christian fundamentalists, libertarians, and techno authoritarians; and they are on an offensive against the progress of the... The post Building Working Class Power in Civil Society appeared first on Midwest Socialist.| Midwest Socialist
As the current administration bemoans the lack of a baby boom in the U.S., many public commenters have staked out their own “natalism” positions. Pro-natalists believe there need to be more births,... The post A Socialist Future for Families: Paid Leave, Childcare & Reproductive Freedom appeared first on Midwest Socialist.| Midwest Socialist
It’s hard to repress a devilish grin from stretching across my face when I see the most evil parasites of the world, from asset managers to European neoliberal politicians, in full-blown panic... The post Tariffs Are Not the Problem – Private Investment Is appeared first on Midwest Socialist.| Midwest Socialist
Covering the socialist movement in the Midwest and offering a home for comradely debate. We are a publication of the Chicago DSA.| Midwest Socialist
Pope Francis isn’t a socialist, and he’d probably be the first one to tell you that. And as a socialist, I can’t ignore that he sits at the top of an institution whose leadership structure is perhaps irreparably broken, and which has been complicit — or sometimes an active and cheerful participant — in some of the worst atrocities in world history.| Midwest Socialist
