How Socialists Won $15/hour in Seattle, bngand How We can Win Here Chris Hedges and Kshama Sawant Speaking in NYC   "I urge you all not only for what this means for Seattle but what this means for the country to support Kshama Sawant in her reelection bid." -Chris Hedges, journalist, activist and author of  Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt  Donate Today to Vote Sawant Sunday, May 31st, 6:00pm All Souls Unitarian Church   1157 Lexington Ave, NYC Kshama Sawant was elected to Seattle City Council in 2013 as an open socialist with over 90,000 votes. Since then, she has been an uncompromising fighter for working people and the oppressed, leading the way on the victory for a $15 minimum wage which has spread like wildfire throughout the country.  Taking only the wage of an average worker and giving the rest of her salary back to social movements, Sawant has led struggles against Seattle's establishment on housing, "A People's Budget" and also to change Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day. Now, the big corporations, developers and political establishment in Seattle are trying to get Kshama out of their way so that they can carry out their agenda unimpeded by a voice of the 99% in the Council chambers. Big business funds candidates that will remain in their pockets. Kshama take no money from big business. That is why she needs your help to win reelection this year! She is a voice for labor and social movements not just in Seattle but throughout the country. Come hear Kshama and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Chris Hedges speak about the issues and importance of this campaign. Please bring your checkbook and consider donating generously! Solidarity!     Check out Kshama Sawant on Democracy Now!