R.K. Upadhya Over the past two decades, the housing market has emerged as a powerful means by which capitalism can exploit the working class. At […]
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In Our Thousands, In Our Millions: Reflecting on Socialism 2024 Conference
by Gumbo V. I had the honor of attending the 2024 Socialism Conference over Labor Day weekend. Socialism Conference has been hosted by Haymarket Books […]
Read morePublic Power Campaign Fights for a Green Austin
The Public Power Campaign shows the way in the fight for Austin’s green future.
Read morePublic Service Unions Should Build Community Watchdog Coalitions
by Whitney D The problem for workers in any public service job is that it’s all too common that managers and employers are one of […]
Read moreMusicians, Culture Workers Boycott SXSW for Platforming Genociders
Over two dozen artists who were scheduled to perform at South by Southwest in Austin, TX have announced that they are boycotting the festival in solidarity with Palestine and in protest of SXSW’s ties to military contractors.
Read moreJosé Garza Wins Overwhelming 2:1 Victory in DA Race
Working Class Ally Thumps Proxy for the Right
Jose Garza, with the support of Austin DSA, routed his primary challenger.
Read moreWho’s Voted? Have you?
Today, March 5, is primary voting day in Travis County. It is critical to get out and vote for José Garza. He is opposed by a Democrat firmly backed by the Republican right. We need to retain José to keep the District Attorney’s office in the hands of someone who believes law enforcement should benefit the working class, not the privileged elite.
Read moreRSS: A Better Way to Collect News Content
For socialists, RSS is a better way to aggregate internet content than commercial alternatives.
Read moreDSA Pushing US Officials to Support Cease Fire in Gaza
DSA targets voters and elected officials including Greg Casar and Lloyd Doggett with hundreds of thousands of calls and emails.
Read moreAustinite Joins DSA Delegation to Cuba
The DSA international Committee (IC) sent a delegation to Cuba in October 2023. Austin DSA member and former Justice of the Peace candidate, Andrew Hairston, went. Gumbo discussed the trip with Andrew before they left.
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