Special Issue
October 4, 2026
Open Letter to Socialists: We Need a United Front
The Marxist left is weaker and more splintered than ever before. We must pursue joint work and a common organization.
United Front Draft Points of Unity
United Front for a Workers’ Party aims to break out of the two-party trap.
Why Kshama Lost
What can we learn from independent socialist Kshama Sawant’s election results? Why did she lose and could she have won?
Why is it so hard for DSA to endorse independent socialists?
Why DSA did not endorse Sawant this time around, even when it has in the past?
Join the United Front for a Clean Break in DSA
The DSA is now the largest socialist organization in U.S. history. Despite this, the DSA is caught in a trap: It has bound itself to the Democratic Party.
Issue N°8
September 10, 2026
Fight the Budget Cuts!
At least 20 of the country’s 25 most populous cities would be facing “budget gaps” in 2026. And across the board, capitalist politicians want workers to pay for it.
Mamdani Makes Cuts
Mamdani said he balanced the budget, but now he's telling departments to make 2.5 percent cuts. So what gives?
Nationwide Teachers’ Strike in Mexico
In June, Mexican teachers held a nationwide strike demanding a 100% pay raise.
Lies and Deception in San Francisco
SF budget cuts provoked a fightback from unions, community groups, and workers. Despite these protests, nearly all of the budget cuts went through.
Seattle Taxed Amazon in 2020 — Their Profits Tripled
Seattle’s Democratic Party is threatening to cut public services, crying about a “budget crisis.” But since the Amazon Tax went into effect in 2021, Amazon’s profits have tripled to $77 billion— so why not triple the Amazon Tax?
Monster of the Week: Seattle City Light Execs
With the hollowing out of the labor and socialist movements in the 75 years that followed, Democrats have overseen increasing rate hikes and bloated Seattle City Light to enrich wealthy and connected executives.
Greetings from Felix Eliseev
Republished Statement by the Revolutionary Communist International Tendency (RCIT)
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.