The Key to Good Health is Public
By: Mary Croy One of the lasting lessons of the COVID 19 pandemic should be the importance of public health infrastructure. The disastrous response by the federal government and most state and local governments should result in a demand for … Continue reading The Key to Good Health is Public
What Madison Can Learn from Kshama Sawant
A long-time member of Socialist Alternative talks about the organization’s approach to elections and their most well-known member, Seattle City Councilor Kshama Sawant Continue reading What Madison Can Learn from Kshama Sawant
Body Cameras: The Big Picture
There are good reasons to be skeptical of body-worn cameras as a useful criminal justice reform. Will our city leaders take them into consideration? Continue reading Body Cameras: The Big Picture
What is a liberal?
Dear Commie: What is liberalism and what’s the difference between liberals and socialists? Continue reading What is a liberal?
Commemorating the Wisconsin Uprising
Ten years after the historic uprising against Scott Walker’s attack on Wisconsin unions, Frank Emspak reflects on the labor movement’s prospects and predicament. Continue reading Commemorating the Wisconsin Uprising
Madison Area DSA’s February 16 Primary Voter Guide
Madison Area DSA has endorsed two candidates for Madison Common Council who will be on the ballot for the February 16 primary. For more information on registering to vote and absentee voting, Madison residents can refer to the Madison City … Continue reading Madison Area DSA’s February 16 Primary Voter Guide
It’s Not the Time to Reopen Schools
Returning to in-person learning puts our entire community at a greater risk of getting COVID-19 just when the end might be in sight. The ghoulish push to open up Madison classrooms must be opposed. Continue reading It’s Not the Time to Reopen Schools
empire mean time, a poem
An interactive poem by Mary Croy Continue reading empire mean time, a poem
“We Brought Our Fighting Spirit From the South” – An interview with Angaza Laughinghouse, UE 150
In advance of a Madison DSA event, Building the Union Without Permission, Monday February 1st at 6:30pm, Frank Emspak spoke with Angaza Laughinghouse, member of North Carolina Public Services Union and veteran of black liberation, anti-imperialist, and workers’ rights struggles. … Continue reading “We Brought Our Fighting Spirit From the South” – An interview with Angaza Laughinghouse, UE 150
POWERS wants Wisconsin to trust pregnant people
A new billboard campaign seeks to connect Wisconsinites to a full spectrum of pregnancy and birth resources. Continue reading POWERS wants Wisconsin to trust pregnant people
