Tacoma 15 Now is the only branch of “15 Now” nationally that is really trying to win a $15/hr. minimum wage now, as opposed to in 5 or 7 years from now. […]
Cliff Willmeng for Lafayette, CO, City Council
Cliff Willmeng – working class fighter, environmental and anti-fracking activist, and socialist – is running for city council in Lafayette, Colorado. Here he explains why he’s running and what he hopes to […]
The early history of what became Socialist Alternative, and beyond
by John Reimann Attached is a history of the evolution of the predecessor to Socialist Alternative, what was known as “Labor Militant”. As explained, this was written by this author in the […]
Sawant and Hedges Speak in Oakland
Seattle city council member Kshama Sawant, the most prominent socialist in America, spoke in Oakland last night. She spoke along with the noted left journalist Chris Hedges. Also speaking was former left […]
Who is the Real Bernie Sanders?
Thousands of people – mainly young (and overwhelmingly white) have been enthusiastically turning out to hear Bernie Sanders speak forcefully on such things as income inequality, national health care insurance and free […]
“Socialists”, liberals and racism and the Bernie Sanders phenomenon
Last week, the liberal Democratic activists “Netroots Nation” held its annual convention and Bernie Sanders was one of the featured speakers. During his speech, Sanders was interrupted by Black Lives Matter protesters […]
“This is not what I joined Socialist Alternative for.”
Today, more young adults think positively about socialism than do about capitalism. Sadly, socialism in general is lacking a public face. The one exception is Seattle city council member, Kshama Sawant, an open […]
Scottish Independence Reconsidered
Through the international e mail discussion list organized by the Workers International Network (WIN), a discussion on the Scottish independence vote has arisen again. This is not a simple question and it seems […]
What is happening to our cities?
Here (http://darkarethedays.wordpress.com/2014/09/08/capitals-image-of-seattle/) is an excellent study of how Seattle has changed, how it has become gentrified. In describing Seattle, the writer (Jordan Martinez, a member of Socialist Alternative in that city) is also […]
Open Letter to Comrades in Socialist Alternative
Dear Comrades: Kshama Sawant’s election to the Seattle City Council both increased the mood of workers in and around Seattle and increased the interest in socialism. We supported her campaign, argued […]