Portside

Why did thousands seek out this socialist organization; why did they join it; what did they accomplish; what movements did they build; what mistakes did they make; what might today’s generation of activists and socialists learn from them?

Socialist youth from the 60s and 70s recently held a reunion. Some are still active and members of socialist organizations, most, however, are not in any socialist grouping - though still active in their unions, in local peace groups, in community, school boards and other settings. Many setbacks notwithstanding, optimism was present at the gathering. It was reaffirming to see so many still engaged, still committed.