From SocialistWorker.org SW’s syllabus to Socialism Are you ready for Socialism 2018? We can’t help with the packing, but here’s a quickie syllabus of some readings for each session.
Clare Lemlich What Trump has taken from Turnbull The U.S. president has copied many of the cruel and punitive anti-immigrant policies forged by the Australian prime minister.
Judy Heithmar Whittier Street staff win the union Workers at Whittier Street Health Center organized a successful union drive, despite management’s best efforts to intimidate them.
Jeanine Santa Cruz Hernández and Amy Arreaga Their ban will tear families apart After the Supreme Court decision in favor of the Muslim ban, San Diego activists turned out to show their solidarity with immigrants.
Christopher Baum We march because all immigrants must be free The Trump administration’s ongoing cruelty toward migrants must be protested — while we aim to abolish the whole barbaric system.
Mukund Rathi Third time is the harm for the Muslim ban The Supreme Court upheld the third version of the Muslim ban, delivering a sordid victory to Trump and the white supremacists.
Eric Kerl What does a racist look like? Working-class white people aren’t immune to the social movements and protests of our time, including Black Lives Matter.
Alan Maass and Elizabeth Schulte How far can the left go in the Democratic Party? The stunning election victory of socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shows the powerful appeal of left-wing politics — and raises questions for the left.
A UPS worker We have to fight for the contract we deserve How do rank-and-file members push for something better than the tentative agreement Teamsters officials have negotiated with UPS?
Thomas Scheevel and Scot McCullough Madison raises its voice against ICE Nearly 1,000 people marched in Wisconsin’s state capital to demand the reunification of immigrant children with their families.
