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Democratic Socialism

Refoundation

Brian K. Noe · October 18, 2017 ·

New Left Caucus Established

On April 29th of 2015, I became a member of the Left Caucus of the Democratic Socialists of America. The caucus had been established to push for a fairly specific program within DSA, many of which points were adopted at the organization’s Biennial National Convention this Summer (including withdrawal from the Socialist International and formal endorsement of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement).

Although the group was ultimately largely successful in accomplishing the goals it had established when first formed during the Summer of 2014, it was becoming clear for some months leading up to the convention that commitment of many long time members to the caucus beyond the accomplishment of those goals was beginning to fade.

I was delighted earlier this month to learn of a new group forming that proposes to be “The Radical Left Caucus of DSA” and after reading their points of unity and political program, I agreed wholeheartedly to an invitation to join the ranks.

The public announcement of the Refoundation Caucus was made today. You can learn more on the website.

DSA Refoundation Website

We are a caucus of revolutionary Marxists active in Democratic Socialists of America. We wish to see DSA grow, flourish, and become a mass, independent socialist party in the United States. The times demand it. With the massive growth of DSA over the past year and a half, we believe we have a unique opportunity to build a movement and a party that can fight for and win socialism in the United States. We cannot let this opportunity pass.

I would invite all to review the points of unity and political program of the group, and to keep an eye on the site for position papers and statements to come. To my DSA sisters and brothers who are interested in being part of a vital and vigorous self-conscious left wing, I urge you to consider joining us.

As to the comrades who have been working so hard to organize and develop this caucus, I thank you.

Read More: Refoundation – The Radical Left Caucus of DSA

Filed Under: Curated Links, News Tagged With: Chicago DSA, Democratic Socialism, Democratic Socialists of America, DSA, DSA Left Caucus, DSA Refoundation

Interview with Laura Barrett of Interfaith Worker Justice

Brian K. Noe · December 6, 2016 ·

http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/296557242-religioussocialism-religion-and-socialism-episode-2-december-2016.mp3

On the second episode of the Religion and Socialism Podcast, Reverend Jean Darling interviews Laura Barrett, Executive Director of Interfaith Worker Justice Network.

Thanks to Bob Roman and Tom Broderick of Chicago DSA for recording the interview.

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/religious-socialism-podcast/id1103945328

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/religioussocialism/

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chicago DSA, Democratic Socialism, Democratic Socialists of America, DSA, Interfaith Worker Justice Network, Interviews, IWJ, Podcast, Podcasting, Religion, Religious Socialism, Socialism

Beyond The Campaign

Brian K. Noe · April 26, 2016 ·

What do we do next?

beyond-the-sanders-campaign

If you’re one of the millions who have been invigorated by the Bernie Sanders campaign and want to join the ongoing political revolution, this May 7th forum on movement building beyond the election is for you. We’ll discuss the significance of the Sanders campaign, the meaning of democratic socialism, and strategies for confronting exploitation and inequality at the state and national level. We’ll also offer skills training on coalition building and grassroots organizing. Together, we’ll plan ways to channel the renewed interest in democratic socialism toward a sustainable movement for political transformation. There’s never been a more exciting or vital time to work for change.

The forum is co-sponsored by the Alliance for Community Services, Chicago Democratic Socialists of America, National Nurses United, and Progressive Democrats of America.

There’s more information on this Facebook event page.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: 2016 Elections, Bernie Sanders, Chicago Alliance for Community Services, Chicago DSA, Democratic Socialism, Democratic Socialists of America, DSA, National Nurses United, Progressive Democrats of America, Revolution, Socialism

The Religion and Socialism Podcast

Brian K. Noe · April 18, 2016 ·

The Religion and Socialism Podcast

I’m pleased to be working on a new podcast project for the Religion and Socialism Commission of the Democratic Socialists of America.

The first episode of the program is an interview with renowned theologian and ethicist Gary Dorrien of Union Theological Seminary. Professor Dorrien discusses the relationship between Christianity and socialism, and particularly focuses on issues of racial justice in the United States.

Here’s the iTunes listing. You can also find the program at Soundcloud or click on the player below to listen in your browser.

http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/258984635-religioussocialism-rsp-01-april-2016.mp3

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Anti-Racism, Black Lives Matter, Christianity, Democratic Socialism, Democratic Socialists of America, DSA, Gary Dorrien, Justice, Religion, Social Justice

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