Irene has been taking a class in playwriting. The class is put on by a non-profit. Recently the teacher, whom Irene likes, resigned because he would not commit to a clause in […]
A nonprofit violates rules of capitalist economics
oaklandsocialist
The administrator of this blog site, I am a lifelong socialist and a retired carpenter and the former recording secretary and an expelled member of Carpenters Local 713. I was expelled for my leading role in the 1999 SF Bay Area carpenters wildcat strike as well as for his opposition to the union bureaucracy in general. I was one of the founding members of a small group called Labor Militant, which was the forerunner to Socialist Alternative. Along with a small group of others, I was expelled when that group started to adapt to the union bureaucracy. I have also visited the workers' movement internationally, including in Pakistan, Egypt (during the Arab Spring), Britain, Mexico and Chile (during the uprising there in 2020). Unless otherwise specified, I am the author of the articles that appear here. Although I am the main author, Oaklandsocialist welcomes articles on any issue that relates to the working class. Contact us at Oaklandsocialist@gmail.com.
“Progressives”/liberals vs. “moderates”/conservatives: Who’s right?
For those whose entire political focus is on defeating Trump: The Berners claim that the best way to defeat Trump is to get “progressive” (meaning liberal) candidates. Such candidates will get a […]
Trump and the reluctance to reckon with something fundamentally new
Socialists, and Marxists in particular, are often slow to fully see it when a sharp turn in the situation develops. Is that what’s happening now? Does Trump’s election represent a wide-scale loss […]
Formal logic vs. dialectical thinking
Toilet seat at Rooz Cafe in Oakland.
Putin, Trump and Pompeo
On Wednesday, May 1, Trump’s Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, warned that “military action is possible” in Venezuela. “If that’s what’s required, that’s what the United States will do,” he said. He also […]
Oaklandsocialist on Twitter
We have now linked Oaklandsocialist to Twitter via @oaklndsoclst. All our posts will be tweeted out through this account. For those who use twitter and would like to receive a tweet whenever […]
May Day 2019: Mourn for the dead; fight like hell for the living!
Alan Justad, 71; Sarah Wong, 19; Andrew Yoder, 31; Travis Corbet, 33. These were the four killed when a tower crane collapsed in Seattle last Saturday (April 27). They are just a […]
Attempted Coup in Venezuela
The Party for Socialism and Freedom in Venezuela has made the following statement regarding the attempt of Guaidó to take power through a coup. Oaklandsocialist agrees with the statement, and we add […]
President Bernie Sanders?
A new opinion poll seems to strengthen Bernie Sanders’ claim that he’s the Democratic Party candidate most able to defeat Trump: Taken by Sanders campaign, it shows Sanders beating Trump in three […]
Worker solidarity: We have to change the entire world!
A long time friend and comrade of mine, one who’s fought inside his work place and inside his union for many years, sent out the following appeal: NEED SOME HELP! Hi friends, […]