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Presente, "Farmer" Steve Melkisethian
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Fall 2024
Steve was an early and active member of the Metro DC DSA’s Montgomery County branch and a beloved presence at branch meetings, picnics, actions and more.
Reading on international law and the war against Gaza
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December 2023
Socialists can use a basic understanding of international rules to challenge intentional distortions of international law weaponized by the powerful.
Election Roundup, Nov 2022
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November 2022
What went down on election night, 2022.
Mid-Atlantic DSA Regional Organizing Retreat - September 2022 report
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October 2022
A regional organizing retreat in early September that brought comrades from as far away as New Jersey and Charlottesville to discuss organizational tactics and strategy.
The year in labor (so far)
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September 2022
Through Amazonians United, Starbucks Workers United, and many other nontraditional sites of struggle, the hope and promise of the labor movement hasn't felt this strong in decades.
Biden Administration announces broad student debt cancellation
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Summer 2022
Debt organizers have vowed to continue the fight.
Good Links from January 2022
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February 2022
Labor wars, memories of January 6, and tactical thinking define the common thread linking January's discourse.
Rosa's List: Free vintage propaganda available
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February 2023
A special offer, for DMV socialists.
Evergreen Good Reads — 2021
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January 2022
We round up the best good reads to walk us into a high-information — and high stakes — 2022.
Election Roundup 2021
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December 2021
On election night 2021, nationally endorsed DSA candidates won over 25 local victories at the hyperlocal level.
October Reconciliation Roundup
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November 2021
Keeping a loose record of 'Build Back Better' negotiations on Capitol Hill
Should Socialists Vote for Terry McAuliffe?
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November 2021
The Governor's race in Virginia is too close to call — socialists should consider voting strategically
October Evergreens: Lasting GOOD READS from October
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November 2021
Good reads from October
Good Links from April
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May 2021
Socialist strategies, the labor wars, and more.
Good Links from March
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April 2021
A collection of some of the best stories for socialist interest: thinking about a Green New Deal, political organizing, and deep economics.
Good Links from January
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February 2021
The Capitol Coup, Trump's Twitter break, Democratic Party intrigue, and the populist revolt of Wall Street norms.
Best Reads from 2020
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January 2021
A collection of intriguing articles that have been passed around the socialist universe from 2020.
DMV socialists demand relief for the working class
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January 2021
DMV socialists took to the streets of Washington in order to highlight the dire need for bold federal action to address the ongoing suffering of the working-class.
Good Reads for February 2019
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February 2019
Good links for February 2019.
Good Reads for January 2019
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January 2019
Good reads for socialists, with links and summaries. Brain candy!
Good Reads for August 2018
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August 2018
Russian botpages on Facebook, endangered Act, what to do about the Janus decision and other good reads.
Good Reads for July 2018
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July 2018
Good links for July 2018.
Good Reads for June 2018
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June 2018
Good Reads for May 2018
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May 2018
Good reads are back! -- about Trump's tariffs, ridesharing vs. public transit and a few odds and ends
Good Reads for February 2018
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February 2018
Unions, death and transfiguration; Democracies; death; history as the alt-right sees it and as Tet '68 revisions try to warp it -- and a couple of nice shout-outs for DSA.
Good Reads for January 2018
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January 2018
Good links for January 2018.
Good Reads for Socialists - December 2017
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December 2017
Good reads for December 2017 - with a November bonus!
Retracted article on DC disability policy
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December 2017
This article has been retracted, but is posted here for record.
Prince George's DSA and allies hear legislative briefing from Del. Jimmy Tarlau
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November 2017
Prince George's DSA members met with allies from Our Revolution PG and Progressive Prince George's to begin forging a progressive agenda for the Maryland General Assembly session in January.
Convention proposals seek solutions for growing pains and persistent identity issues
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October 2017
The convention will offer more than just the grind of voting on proposals, but the opportunity to shape a socialist organization for a nimble and substantive future.
Good Reads for Socialists - October 2017
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October 2017
Good Reads: More on Juggalos, Corbyn's triumph, mapping social movements and much more.
Metro DC DSA goes on offense with "Health Justice for All" Town Hall
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October 2017
Our local chapter is enjoying excellent timing for this public outreach as the Senate's last-gasp Graham-Cassidy attempt at ruinous health care changes implodes.
Good Reads for Socialists - August 2017
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August 2017
Recent articles from a leftish perspective that you may have missed; with links...
Good Reads for Socialists - July 2017
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July 2017
This month, don't miss Bob Roman's compilation, "DSA in the News"...
For a mutually supportive self-care culture
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July 2017
How could we build a caring, mutually supportive socialist society if we cannot build that environment within our own movement?
Notes from the People's Summit
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July 2017
A roundup of the 2017 People's Summit in Chicago.
MDC DSA labor activist receives MWC top award
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April 2017
A lifelong Washingtonian receives commendation for a career of helping his community and union.
Good Reads for February 2017 (and a video or two)
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February 2017
Essays and articles of recent vintage that socialists and fellow radicals might have missed, from various sources.
Good Sources for Socialists - January 2017
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January 2017
A collection of good reads - organized just the way you like it.