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Issue Archive Reader Responses Submissions Search: A Democratic Socialists of America Publication Fall 2023 Editorial Note: Chaos or Community? by Socialist Forum Editorial Committee Getting to Work on Acting Like an Independent Party by Oren Schweitzer Putting this year's electoral convention resolution into practice will set the groundwork for a new independent party of the working class necessary for winning socialism. How Should DSA Engage With the Latin American Left? by Luca Dhagat and Niko Johnson-Fuller Instead of changing course, DSA should continue prioritizing mass parties of the Latin American Left. Rebuilding the Socialist Labor Strategy: Lessons from the UC Strike by DSA Santa Cruz Labor Working Group Members of the DSA Santa Cruz Labor Working Group reflect on the recent strike at the University of California. A Precious Legacy by Chris Maisano The USA has a unique democratic socialist tradition. Let us carry it forward as we fight the battles of our own time. 2023 DSA National Convention Discussion The NPC Needs Improvements. But "Democratize DSA" Isn't It. by Connell Heady An argument against the Democratize DSA 2023" resolution at the upcoming national convention. Defend Democracy Through Defending Democracy by David Duhalde and Grace Mausser An argument against the "Defend Democracy through Political Independence" resolution for the upcoming national convention. Socialists Don't Vote for Cop Budgets by Jack Lundquist An argument in favor of the Towards a Party-Like Electoral Strategy” resolution for the upcoming national convention. Coalition and Antagonism in Los Angeles: The Realities of Having Socialists in Office by Marissa A, Jordan E, and Benina S A response to "Socialists Don't Vote For Cop Budgets" from members of DSA-Los Angeles. DSA’s Convention Agenda Isn’t Perfect. We Should Adopt it Anyway. by Brian Escobar An argument for moving forward with the current agenda for the 2023 national convention. Hate Socialist Majority’s Politics? You Should Still Support Democratize DSA 2023 by Renée Paradis and Philip Locker A cross-caucus argument in support of the Democratize DSA 2023" resolution at the upcoming national convention. The Meaning of Discipline and DSA's Relationship to Elected Representatives by Zachary Sparks Thoughts on the question of electoral discipline and its relationship to resolutions for the upcoming national convention. How Marxists Fight the Right by Parker McQueeney An argument against the "Uniting Against the Ultra-Right" resolution at the upcoming national convention. Let’s Get Real vs. Let’s Get Small by Max B. Sawicky An argument in support of the "Uniting Against the Ultra-Right" resolution at the upcoming national convention. It's Time to Expand DSA's National Political Committee by Sam Lewis and Renée Paradis An argument in support of the Democratize DSA 2023" resolution at the upcoming national convention. For an Independent Socialist Movement: An Open Letter to the Democratic Socialists in Congress by Marxist Unity Group Thoughts on the national convention from the Marxist Unity Group caucus. Don’t Derail DSA’s Electoral Project by Sam Lewis An argument against a number of resolutions concerning electoral politics for the upcoming national convention. Ukraine/NATO Resolution: All Cost, No Benefit by Chris Maisano An argument against the "Socialist Anti-Militarism and the War in Ukraine" resolution for the national convention. Bring Railroads Under Public Ownership! by Ross Grooters, Heather Hillenbrand, Nicole Murray, Matthew R. An argument in support of the "Public Ownership of Railroads" platform amendment for the upcoming national convention. Stories Set Our Movement on Fire! by Jack Lundquist An argument in support of the "For a Political, Prolific and Democratic DSA Editorial Board" resolution for the national convention. Against a Centralized DSA by Zachary Sparks An argument against resolutions concerning Covid protocols, the relationship between YDSA and DSA Chapters, and the question of anti-Zionism. Building Our Future: Support The GNDCC 2023 Consensus Resolution! by DSA Green New Deal Campaign Committee (GNDCC) An argument in support of the "2023 Green New Deal Campaign Commission Priority Resolution" for the national convention. Run DSA Candidates for School Boards! by Rose DuBois An argument in support of the "Run DSA Candidates for School Boards" amendment to the national electoral resolution. Taking Democracy Seriously by Gil Schaeffer An argument in support of the Winning the Battle for Democracy" resolution at the upcoming national convention. Why I Support Migration Past, Present and Future as Vital to our National Well-being by Karen Ashikeh LaMantia An argument in support of the Resolution On the Defense of Immigrants and Refugees" for the upcoming national convention. Spring/Summer 2023 Editorial Note: Before It's Too Late by Socialist Forum Editorial Committee Is DSA Really in Crisis? by Emmett McKenna DSA is not in crisis, but we are in a new political moment. Will we keep building together or head back to the political wilderness? How Did the Build Public Renewables Act Get Passed? by Stylianos "Scott" Karolidis and Timothy Karcich A DSA-led coalition just passed a major climate justice law in New York State. Two campaign organizers tell us how did they did it. Where Next for the US Environmental Movement? by Shuvu Bhattarai The next step for the movement should be a Campaign for a National General Strike. Talking Strategy with DSA Leaders by David Duhalde, Dick Flacks, Kristian Hernandez, Daraka Larimore-Hall Veteran leaders and members of DSA talk about the past, present and future of the leading democratic socialist organization in the US. Sanders or Sawant: Which Way for DSA’s Party Surrogate? by Sam Lewis The approach to mass politics that made Bernie Sanders a singularly effective socialist politician should remain our north star. Building the Labor Movement with Workers’ Circles” by Brandon Lawson DSA members in Vermont are building new unions and strengthening existing ones through a simple but powerful organizing practice. Towards a Mass (Block) Party by Josh Kraushaar DSA has a low barrier to entry, but high barriers to participation. Building more inviting and inclusive chapter cultures can help fix this. Strategies for the Losing Side by Ronald F. King Prospects for a decisive electoral realignment are quite slim. Realism dictates that we develop strategies suitable for the losing side. Ernst Bloch: Looking Backward, Looking Forward in the Fight Against Fascism by Kurt Stand The German Marxist philosopher's work can help us understand fascism and how to fight it. From the Archives: "Socialism and the Negro" by Hubert Harrison Hubert Harrison's classic 1912 programmatic statement on an enduring question facing the US socialist movement. View all past articles Join DSA Donate The views and opinions presented in Socialist Forum reflect those of the individual authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of DSA. © Socialist Forum, part of the Democratic Socialists of America | Website Privacy...