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Op-eds are the thoughts and opinions of the writers, and do not reflect the official stance or opinions of the Pinellas DSA membership, unless otherwise stated.
The only thing that can disrupt this mad machine is for people to throw their weight against the gears and make it stop. Not with grand, spectacular gestures, but by carrying on with the day-to-day business of building a better world in every corner of the imperial core in which they find themselves. Combined, our efforts will make the gears stop. More and more people hear the call to build a better world everyday. Read on and see how we’ve answered here in our corner of Florida!
The Ecosocialist Working Group exists to help DSA organize around the reality that ecological, economic, and climate crises all stem from the same capitalist system. Our purpose is to build campaigns that challenge corporate control of energy, expand democratic ownership of essential systems, and support working‑class communities most affected by pollution, rising costs, and climate disasters.
Our hands are on the switch, and we can turn off the war machine any time we choose. We just need to have enough hands pulling in unison. The DSA is now more than 100,000 members strong, spread across all 50 states. We’re the largest socialist organization in US history by membership. And, our ranks are still growing fast. Read on to see what we’ve been up to… and learn what’s coming next!
With each passing day, more and more people hear the call of the socialist movement. As I write, DSA is closing in on 100,000 members. By the time you read this, we may already have surpassed that figure. And, that’s what we need to remember: even when the world feels unhinged, no socialist is ever alone!
We want to begin spotlighting the important work carried out by each working group, and how it fits into the broader strategy of our chapter. This month, we’ve invited the members of our International Solidarity Working Group to share a little about what they’ve been up to, what’s coming next, and why this work is important to the broader aims of the chapter.
The Pinellas County chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America condemns in the strongest terms the United States’ disgraceful military assault on Venezuela and reported kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, early on January 3, 2026. This outrageous act represents a grave escalation of U.S. intervention in Latin America and a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law.
Hope your new year is off to a great start! Us? We’re stoked to dive in and start the work of building socialism off right in 2026! Check out the first newsletter of the year — whether it’s flyering local apartment complexes, picketing in support of striking working, spreading political education, or holding a press conference to demand an end to SPPD’s ICE collaboration, our members are on the move 🔥🔥🔥 and we’ve got the details here.
This article is the first in a series of short overviews covering key concepts in Marxist thought. Each is meant to distill down a complex idea and explain it in the simple terms possible. To start, let’s begin a concept that is at the core of Marxist philosophy; one which seems complicated at first, but is actually very simple: the idea of dialectics.
In the 20th century, inequality was produced by major industrial corporations which were collectively controlled by shareholders that included pension funds, banks, and wealthy individuals. This has changed in today’s economy: such stakeholders have been supplanted by private equity funds, financial firms, family trusts, and tech firms owned by a few wealthy founders.
Happy Holidays, Pinellas DSA members! Here are the details on the upcoming 2026 Steering Committee elections, an update on how our chapter is supporting Starbucks workers on strike, and a look into the sketchy anti-municipal power lit showing up on residents’ doors in Clearwater (you’ll never guess who’s behind it).
The 2011–2015 Indignados Movement in Spain demanded radical democracy — “real democracy” — in response to the Spanish financial crisis and democratic deficits in their political system.
It is economical to require more repetitive manual labor than it is to expend any more money on better design or different materials. If work was paid decently around the world, these products would be designed very differently.
Former Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried was narrowly elected chair of the FDP with 52% of the (convoluted and not exactly democratic) delegate vote. Member J. Cooke shares their thoughts on the Florida Democratic Party’s Chair vote.
The latest figures from the federal government are not encouraging. The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) reports that wage inequality continued to increase in 2020, the most recent year for which numbers are available. How bad is it? Let’s look at a graph of wage growth since 1979 for the wealthiest 1% all the way down to the bottom 90%.
The Yippies (and YIP) had no formal membership; one could simply declare oneself a member. The goal was not to establish anything with a formal structure; instead it was to utilize the media to spread among America’s youth countercultural and anti-capitalist messages through the use of flamboyant spectacles and symbols. Member Bruce Nissen shares his thoughts about this past political movement.
Unfortunately, the looming threat of climate catastrophe does not necessarily translate to a movement insisting on climate resiliency and economic justice. This is because not all segments of the political right are so deliberately blind to the science of climate change. Some of the most radical, reactionary actors understand that climate change is real, and they intend to leverage it to their benefit.
As we’ll see, the Green New Deal presents an opportunity for each of us to participate in a worker-led mass movement to rectify ecological and social injustice. It is the blueprint to build a cooperative world in which all of us can thrive.
What I want to do here is introduce my younger DSA comrades to Phil Ochs, primarily through exposure to his songs and performances. What follows is a series of links to YouTube videos of Phil Ochs performances.
What does it mean to be a Democratic Socialist? A good number of beliefs can fit within this label; believing in Democratic Socialism does not require one to adhere to a very strict and specific “political line” unlike some other far-left sects that define themselves as “socialist.” Yet, there is a general core of beliefs that Democratic Socialists share.
Considering that socialism has always been either somewhat marginal or extremely marginal in American life throughout history, these figures are fairly encouraging. Nevertheless, if we are to make socialism a major force in American politics and ultimately a governing power, we have a long way to go in convincing people that our favored economic and political system will improve their lives overall.
What does it mean to be a Democratic Socialist? A good number of beliefs can fit within this label; believing in Democratic Socialism does not require one to adhere to a very strict and specific “political line” unlike some other far-left sects that define themselves as “socialist.” Yet, there is a general core of beliefs that Democratic Socialists share.
Progressive and leftist discussions and memes these days commonly employ the word “privilege.” In fact, I’m hard pressed to think of another word more frequently used. The term is intended to educate those of us who do not face the types of discrimination or unfair treatment against certain groups that is regrettably so prevalent in the U.S. today.
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