Cover for spring issue, 2024. Picture of DC's downtown basin, with an eclipse sparkling in the sky.

Spring 2024

Artwork by Christina Davies.

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In this issue

The Capitalist War On Telework: Why Managers Suppress Pro-Worker Innovation

Frankie SF
A new vision for technology can radically challenge the myth that capitalism is the fastest route to innovation and progress for working people.

Unmasking the new wave of anti-mask legislation

Scott Gruber
Anti-mask bans are making a comeback disrupting anti-capitalist resistance movements and suppressing civil liberties in the process.

Secure DC is now the law: here's what to know

Abolition Working Group
The Secure DC omnibus crime bill (“Crimnibus”) was passed by the DC Council. Here's what's in and what's out of the unpopular carceral package.

How to Win in DC: Where’s the Strategy?

Hayden L
Without a clear goal and plan of attack, can socialists really contest the power and hegemony of the capitalist state?

Branches of the same tree

Kurtis H
Musings on the regional structures of socialist organizations: their aspects, strengths and drawbacks.

Fighting for benefits: One local union's successful battle for transit subsidies

Carl Goldman
The successful struggle for telework, transit subsidies, alternate work schedules and similar programs was the result of the hard work of federal workers and their unions.

Dennis Serrette: Presenté

Kurt Stand
Lifelong peace organizer and trade unionist Dennis Serrette has passed away at 83.