Join Marx21 for a live discussion of the inspiring, but disappointing, phenomena of the Bernie Sanders (in the US) and Jeremy Corbyn (UK) campaigns, the trajectory of Syryza in Greece and Podemos in Spain, reformism and socialist politics today. In the aftermath of the defeat of the two very inspiring social-democratic electoral campaigns of Bernie… Continue reading Socialist Politics after Sanders & Corbyn with Charlie Kimber & Clare Lemlich, Sat. May 30th
Category: Bernie Sanders
From the primaries to the pandemic
Christopher Reed looks at the Democratic primaries amid the pandemic and the departure of Bernie Sanders. He argues that the slogan “Not Me, Us” has never been more important, and that all left wing activists and organizers must pivot to building social movements and working class power now.
Sanders’ presidential campaign is over. Building socialism is up to us.
Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential fight has come to an end. His campaign was a critical part of the re-emergence of anti-capitalist politics, albeit in a limited form, on the American mainstream political scene. In large measure due to the machinations of the DNC, Sanders’ departure means Americans will now have to choose between Biden, consistent… Continue reading Sanders’ presidential campaign is over. Building socialism is up to us.
Bernie Sanders, social democracy and the state
Thomas Hummel explores the exciting possibilities the Sanders campaign has opened up, alongside the serious risks and pitfalls of social democratic electoral movements around the world, including Greece, the UK, and Chile. I never thought I would hear a presidential candidate openly and unapologetically say the words, “billionaires should not exist.” And yet, those are… Continue reading Bernie Sanders, social democracy and the state
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