The Historical Background of the 1934 Teamster’s Strike in Minneapolis Presented by Dave Riehle, retired railroad worker and local labor historian Join us for a Socialist Action webinar series to commemorate the anniversary of Bloody Friday (July 20) when 67 strikers were shot in the back by police, and 2 killed. Learn about the origins of … Continue reading Remember 1934: Bloody Friday!
By BRUCE LESNICK I wholeheartedly support the populist programs that Bernie Sanders advocates—from single-payer health care, to free college tuition, to taxing the rich and more. But borrowing from Malcolm X [see excerpt below], Bernie is a house socialist and I'm a field socialist. Bernie doesn't want to replace or overthrow capitalism. Like all house socialists, he thinks capitalism can be fixed or tamed … Continue reading House socialists and field socialists
By MARK T. HARRIS In the annals of American socialism, the name of Eugene V. Debs stands out as the most prominent personality in the movement’s history. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the self-described independent socialist now campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination, considers Debs one of his heroes. It’s almost certain Debs would not have … Continue reading Remembering Eugene V. Debs
