AMERICAN LEFT HISTORY

This space is dedicated to the proposition that we need to know the history of the struggles on the left and of earlier progressive movements here and world-wide. If we can learn from the mistakes made in the past (as well as what went right) we can move forward in the future to create a more just and equitable society. We will be reviewing books, CDs, and movies we believe everyone needs to read, hear and look at as well as making commentary from time to time. Greg Green, site manager

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Socialist Analysis - Education Revolt, Kshama Sawant Reelection Campaign Socialist Alternative

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3/13/2019 9:01 AM

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Oakland Teachers Strike: A Victory Filled With Lessons
On March 3, Oakland teachers won their strike for higher wages, lower class sizes, more student support, and an end to the proposed closing of 24 out of 87 Oakland schools. This strike marked the next step in the continued fight against school privatization. Read our analysis on the approved contract which won some but not all of their demands, and our take on the debate over the contract. The strike should be pointed to as a victory across the country, as the next step in the nationwide education revolt.

Sawant Reelection Campaign a Referendum On Who Runs Seattle: The People Or Amazon?
Socialist Alternative and Kshama Sawant made history in 2013 and 2015 by winning and retaining a seat on Seattle City Council as an independent socialist. Since then Kshama has consistently fought alongside the people of Seattle against Amazon, the big developers and the other corporate powers in Seattle. Read about the national significance of this campaign and why you should get involved!

Roe V. Wade Under Attack - Defend Abortion Rights!
For years anti-abortion activists have been fighting and succeeding at getting laws passed that attack abortion rights. There are no guarantees these laws will be struck down in the courts, it will take a mass movement in the streets to fight back against these laws. The Democrats have continued to not take up that action, so it is on workers to take the example of the 2018 wave of strikes and fight back with organized action.

Working People Stand Up To Education Privatization
The last year has seen a teachers revolt spring up across the country. Rank and file organizing with teachers and parents beat back cuts to education and privatization with victories from West Virginia to LA. This revolt has pushed back the so-called education “reformers” funded by billionaires like the Waltons, Eli Broad, and Bill and Melinda Gates, who have been privatizing schools and attacking unions. These corporate forces are not going to give in easily, read about the strategy needed to continue the fight going forward.

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