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A Publicly Owned Bank

Glenn Daigon WhoWhatWhy
Banking on the Public Option: Will LA Lead the Way for People-Owned Banks?

Depression Era Co-ops

Jonathan Rowe Yes! Magazine
What History Books Left Out About Depression Era Co-ops It would seem that a movement that provided livelihood for more than 300,000 people in California alone would merit discussion in the history books.

American Socialism, Then and Now (Part One)

Nelson Lichtenstein Democratic Socialists of America
When this post by the esteemed Nelson Lichtenstein came our way, we were both surprised and honored. It also felt like a proper entry into our “Bad Socialists” series. (You decide who’s the bad socialist here.)

Friday Nite Videos | Sept 21, 2018

Portside
Felony Disenfranchisement | John Oliver. The Black Eyed Peas | Big Love. Laura Poitras Movie | Risk. Vote 'Em Out. Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 11/9".

#MeToo and McDonald’s

Annelise Orleck Jacobin
It’s been a long time since a strike in the US directly targeted sexual harassment. But on Tuesday, women workers took direct action against their bosses and brought the #MeToo movement to McDonald's.