A red planet burns out in the galaxy.

Spring 2025

Published March 27, 2025

Cover art by Gary zZz.

Additional artwork by Gary zZz and Shelby CJ.

Editors this edition: Gary zZz, Claudia S, Les P, Sam Dee, Julia P, Joe R, Ben M and Marie M.‍

In this issue

2024 Steering Committee Report

MDC DSA Steering Committee
Update delivered to the chapter at the 2024 MDC DSA chapter convention.

2025 MPD Performance Oversight Testimony

Elizabeth Tang
As MPD now collaborates with fascists maneuvering for a coup of the US Government, DC divestment from MPD is more important than ever.

Regulators promised to review Pepco's spending. They approved a rate increase instead.

Harrison Pyros
By 2027, Pepco will have captured $231 million more in rates, taking nearly a quarter billion dollars from DC residents and businesses.

Understanding Our Past, Forging Our Future

Kurt Stand
A misconceived history provides the backdrop of Trump’s MAGA appeal. A free future for the working class requires a real understanding of the past.

After the Great Society Subway, the Green Social Housing Eco-District

David P and Aparna R
The communities and economies of the DC area were built atop a centrally coordinated public transit system. What if we applied the same for housing?

Rockville tenants fight for rent stabilization

Matt B
Tenants in Rockville are organizing to bring rent control to their city. Light resistance on their local city council, however, is frustrating ambitions.

Neoliberal Individualism: Undermining Solidarity in Organizing

Imara C
To resist the corrosive effects of neoliberal individualism, organizing spaces must center democracy, solidarity and collectivism.

It’s Time to Focus on Building Working-Class Organization

Andrew C
To fight against Trump-flavored fascism, socialists must focus on building authentic proletarian organization.

What does the future of reproductive health look like?

Alex Mell-Taylor
What might reproductive health look like in a socialist future? An interview with local activist Adele Blow.

Lunchtime Indulgence Made GUILT-FREE: 7+ Ways to Rock the DC Lunch Scene

Claudia S
Number 3 will SHOCK you!

David Lynch: The Modern Cassandra

Tom McMahon
A society ruled by violent and antisocial impulse can’t persist. This warning went unheeded, and Troy was sacked. Will we listen to the next Cassandra?

The Stolen Valor of "Honor Flight"

Steve W
A play on victimhood and political vanity performed in Nowhere, Ohio will leave viewers confused and mystified.