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.
Issue N°4
May 9, 2026
Democrats Are Sharpening Their Knives
Democrats in Seattle and King County are unleashing cuts to transit and the public services that working people rely on.
Seattle Democrats on Notice
May 5 was the largest anti-ICE mobilization yet to City Hall in Seattle this year.
History of the Workers' Movement: the Struggle for a Fighting Grocery Union
In 1968, the starting wage for a unionized grocery worker in Los Angeles was $3.00 an hour, equivalent to over $31 today. Today, Kroger workers can make as little as $12/hour. So what happened?
Kshama's on the ballot
We should build the maximum support for Kshama’s socialist campaign and oppose every effort to divide the left vote.
A Response to Kshama Sawant
On April 26, Kshama Sawant issued a statement calling our organization "reckless" & "damaging." Her statement is a dishonest political attack on our organization and on revolutionary socialists.
Workers Vanguard Endorse Kshama Sawant for Congress
This round of elections offers a candidate who provides a genuine rallying point for all those looking to begin a collective fight under in opposition to both parties.
We Went to Indiana
In April, four members of Labor Militant flew to Indiana, to build the newly-launched Socialist Party of Indiana (SPI).
Monster of the Week: David Sabey
Dave Sabey has made a fortune as a landlord for the worst tenants in modern capitalism: deportation agencies, data centers, biotech firms, and military-linked operations — the physical backbone of corporate and state power. Across the country, opposition to data centers is exploding. Sabey is at the center of that fight too.
PCC Workers Take to the Picket Line
The union's demands are a wage increase of about $3/hour over the next two years and protection against ICE.
Indiana Issue
April 15, 2026
How Democrats Lost Indiana
Governor Mike Braun is the third most hated governor in the country. But people hate the Democrats even more.
Hoosier Housing Costs Hit All-Time High
Corporate landlords are raking in profit hand over fist while renters are forced to choose between feeding their families or paying rent.
Break the Republican Stranglehold in Indiana
To win working class demands like free healthcare for all by taxing the rich, rent control or a party for the working class, the Democratic and Republican Parties have to be demolished.
NIPSCO: Gouging Electric Bills…and Busting Unions
NIPSCO has locked 1600 union workers out of work over daring to demand a pay increase.
Democrats Funded Trump’s War on Iran
115 House Democrats and 27 Senate Democrats voted for this $1 trillion war chest.
History of the Indiana Workers' Movement: The 1919 Steel Strike
The 1919 steel strike was a national confrontation between the working class and one of the central industries of American capitalism, stretching across the Steel Belt and drawing in workers in 50 cities across 10 states.
What Happened to Gary?
In 1970, Gary was one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and was a majority-Black city as well.
Monster of the Week: David Ricks
In 2025, Ricks' pay jumped 25.7% to $36.7 million, which is likely to make him the highest-paid CEO in Big Pharma.
New Socialist Party Launches in Indiana
On March 15, two dozen union members, elected officials, and activists held a press conference to announce the launch of the Socialist Party of Indiana.
Issue N°3
April 11, 2026
The SRS Endorses Kshama Sawant for Congress
The Seattle Revolutionary Socialists announces its endorsement of Kshama Sawant's campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Why Can’t the Left Stop Trump’s Wars?
U.S. imperialism has entered a dangerous new phase.
Everyone is Mad at Katie Wilson
Seattle's self-styled "socialist" mayor Katie Wilson has abandoned all of her campaign promises.
DSA Endorses AOC … Again
AOC has betrayed working people over and over.
Linking up with Indiana
Workers and socialists just launched the Socialist Party of Indiana.
Message from a Mom: Free Childcare Now
We need a socialist party to fight for free childcare.
The Corporate Landlord Offensive
Evictions have skyrocketed in King County.
History of the Seattle Workers' Movement: Black Panthers’ Free Health Clinics
Seattle has the last of the Peoples’ Free Medical Clinics set up by the Black Panthers.
Democrats Hide Budget Cuts with “Millionaire’s Tax”
Washington State just passed an income tax on residents whose income exceeds $1 million, dubbed the Millionaire’s Tax. About $1 billion of the money will pay for tax cuts.
Monster of the Week: Brent Booker
Unions are more popular than Frosted Flakes. So why are unions so weak? Because the leadership of the union movement has failed.
Issue N°2
March 25, 2026
Where Is Katie Wilson?
In just two months, Wilson has left a trail of broken promises.
Movement for Kshama Launched
March 14th was the official launch meeting of Movement for Kshama.
New Socialist Party Launches in Indiana
On March 15, two dozen union members, elected officials, and activists held a press conference outside the historic home of Eugene V. Debs to announce the launch of the Socialist Party of Indiana.
Grocery Crisis in Seattle
Amazon abruptly closed all their Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical locations nationwide on February 1st.
Democrats Funded Trump's War on Iran
The war on Iran is massively unpopular. Democrats would like us to believe they're against it, but the Democratic Party wrote the check.
History of the Seattle Workers’ Movement: 1919 Seattle General Strike
On February 6th, 1919 one hundred thousand workers in Seattle staged a general strike that shut down the city. Although they were defeated, they gave us a glimpse of the untapped power of the working class.
Seattle DSA votes to shut down debate on Kshama Sawant’s independent socialist campaign
The Seattle chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has voted against allowing even a debate on endorsing Kshama Sawant’s independent socialist campaign for Congress.
Monster of the Week: Hakeem Jeffries
Jeffries is the billionaires’ chosen golden boy for the “next generation” of corporate warhawks to helm the Democratic party.
Issue N°1
March 8, 2026
It's Time to Dump the Democrats
We need to break the billionaires’ two-party stranglehold. Join the launch of Movement for Kshama!
Beware of Democrats in Anti-ICE Clothing
Many Democrats have actively helped to fund ICE, even under Trump. Now they're trying to whitewash their records.
DSA Leadership Blocks Vote On Kshama for Congress + Kills Free Childcare Campaign
DSA is shying away from taking on powerful Democrats. The leadership wants Seattle DSA to follow suit.
Monster of the Week: Alex Karp
The CEO of Palantir himself backs Kshama’s opponent Adam Smith.
War Escalates on Iran
Palantir & War Manufacturers Profit
History of the Seattle Workers’ Movement: The Amazon Tax
In 2020, workers in Seattle won the a massive tax on big business to fund affordable housing.