Issue N°7
August 8, 2026
The Democratic Party Doesn’t Care About Your Housing
Mamdani ran as a “socialist” promising a break with New York’s housing status quo, including a demand for 200,000 new affordable homes financed by the city. So why is he turning to private developers?
First National United Front Meeting
On July 18th, United Front for a Workers’ Party held its first national meeting. The theme: “Dump the Democrats – Elect Independent Socialists!”
Ben's on the Ballot
Ben and the Socialist Party of Indiana are running to unseat MAGA Republican Matt Commons.
Non-Profit Housing Won’t Save Us
Although non-profit developers don’t report a profit, they are still businesses with everything that entails.
History of the Workers' Movement: How Did NYC Get 200,000 Public Apartments?
20 percent of ALL public housing units in the U.S. are in New York City. So how did NYC get so much fucking public housing?
Do We Need Rent Control?
Everyone agrees the rent is too high, but there is a vicious propaganda campaign against rent control, claiming that it actually harms access to affordable housing. So is rent control good or bad for workers?
The Untapped Potential of Tenant Unions
There are important forms of organization that have been lost to militant workers. The tenant union is one of these forms.
Monster of the Week: Greystar
There is no single landlord more responsible for the international housing crisis than Greystar.
Greystar Stole My Money — So I Sued Them and Won
Every renter has some story about a landlord scamming us out of money.
Shut Down RUBS!
“RUBS” — Ratio Utility Billing System — has wreaked havoc for renters' utility bills around the country. So what the hell is it?
What Came After the PCC Picket Line
Since the union contract was ratified at the beginning of last month, employees at PCC Community Market are facing intense retaliation from their management for displaying anything that may reflect solidarity with the suffering people of Palestine.
Issue N°6
July 11, 2026
Which Side Are You On?
Kshama Sawant is running for Congress against Adam Smith, a 30-year incumbent who funded the genocide in Gaza, broke a railroad strike, and voted to create ICE. Three other candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to stop Kshama and hand the election to Smith.
Rotten New Bill for Israel
There is a new bill in Congress that has immediately sparked huge outrage.
The Bizarre Campaign of Melissa Chaudhry
Chaudhry’s campaign is a strange thing to behold. Whose interests does Melissa Chaudhry represent?
Why Is Doug Basler Even Here?
Doug Basler couldn’t give less of a shit about beating Adam Smith.
Sawant or Mamdani
Kshama Sawant was elected as an independent socialist to Seattle City Council. Six months later, Seattle became the first major city to pass a $15 minimum wage. But we’re now over six months into Mamdani’s term as mayor, and what does he have to show for it?
What is wrong with the left?
A handful of other socialist organizations have endorsed Kshama’s campaign. But most of the left has failed to leave sectarianism and infighting tendencies behind.
Monster of the Week: Jacob Perasso
A surprise candidate has entered the ring to split the socialist vote and help Adam Smith win.
Labor Leadership Abandons Striking Hotel Workers
Labor leaders have left 117 hotel workers to fight Hilton largely alone.
Pride Issue
June 13, 2026
Gays, Communists & Workers
Capitalists and Democrats may have taken over Pride month, but they aren’t friends of the LGBTQ struggle. As far back as the 1890s, socialists in Europe were leading the fight for gay rights. It took the Democrats another 120 years to support gay marriage.
Dems Blame Trans People for Trump
The Democratic Party has finally published its post-mortem of the 2024 election. They blame their loss on not being anti-trans enough.
Free Healthcare for the Gays!
Like with the Black Panther health clinics established in the same decade, free gay clinics were a response to systematic discrimination against LGBTQ people in the healthcare industry. Free gay health clinics were on the front lines of fighting AIDS.
They're Evicting the Dolls
Eviction rates are spiking in cities and states around the country. Working-class queer people are facing the brunt of the nationwide eviction crisis.
The Democrat-ification of Trans Pride
Pride events have been turned into corporate vendor fairs have nothing to do with the militant struggles that actually won gay rights.
Monster of the Week: Pete Buttigieg
From his start working for McKinsey, to his time as “Mayor Pete”, to his presidential run in 2020, Pete Buttigieg has put a “progressive” sheen on the Democratic Party’s assault on workers at home and abroad.
750 Anti-Trans Bills
Nearly 800 anti-trans bills have been introduced in state legislatures this year. These attacks are not only attacks on transgender people, but all workers.
Issue N°5
May 23, 2026
Vote Socialist
Historic anger at both parties has lead to a record number of independent socialist campaigns in states across the country.
Mamdani Makes Mockery of Socialism
Mamdani called himself a socialist on the campaign trail. Is he acting like a socialist now that he's in office or is he just another Democrat?
California DSA Backs Billionaire Tom Steyer
The DSA has endorsed a billionaire to be governor in California.
The Washington State Labor Council Endorses Strikebreaker
On May 16, the Washington State Labor Council endorsed strikebreaker Adam Smith.
California Democrats Kill CalCare Again
This marks the third attempt at a failed strategy.
Monster of the Week: Abigail Spanberger
Spanberger is winning the competition to become the country's most-hated governor.
Justice for Juniper Blessing
On May 11, a 19-year-old transgender student, Juniper Blessing, was murdered at off-campus student housing at the University of Washington in Seattle.
The FDR They Don’t Tell You About
The Democratic Party lives large on the mythology of Franklin D. Roosevelt. But the myth is just that: a revisionist history.
Democrats ♥︎ Crushing Rail Strikes
Workers at the largest commuter rail service in North America have ended a three-day strike, which cost NYC bosses $61 million a day.