UPDATE 8/1/24: The Uncommitted National Movement has announced a number of demands in the run-up to the Democratic national convention (DNC) later this month, part of an effort to use its voting power to influence Kamala Harris and the Democratic party’s stance on Israel’s war in Gaza. Uncommitted voters in Michigan are like millions of Democrats around the country. The Palestinian…

Thanks to those who stand in the face of denial and suppression. The Gaza slaughter has brought people together in a measure of strength. But it is obvious that the government is positioned and edging toward another authoritative slap-down. This is because the people aren’t going away. They’re being noisy. Bravo, over there in Dearborn.…

The Gaza slaughter has spiraled out of control. Meanwhile, the war machine is not slowing down. Back in October, I reached out to Detroit Jewish activist Rene Lichtman, to get his take. Rene is sometimes perceived to be ‘too direct’. Rene is a child holocaust survivor, but probably more importantly, he holds an informed and…

A DSA crossroads is looming and that’s a good thing. In fact, a very good thing. Gladly, the DSA has grown a measure of substance and has options to go forward. Hopefully, there is appetite and energy for more. In simplest terms, the crossroads represents a decision for democratic socialists. Does the DSA organization align…

Metro Detroit’s DSA is one of the country’s oldest Democratic Socialists of America organizations. I learned this and more from sitting in with them at a monthly general meeting, on July 8, 2023. As long as people strive to do their individual and collective best, the DSA will be mobilizing the working class. This group…