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The Garnet Oak Manifesto: An Introduction to the Volunteer-Run Socialist Magazine in Connecticut garnetoakmag.com/2021/05/01/the…
only took me like 20 hours to write and edit this 3k word piece but proud to finally be a contributor to Garnet Oak, @connecticutdsa’s in house publication!
“In 2022, we experimented with a break from the typical progressive electoral and legislative framework that has become standard, even in DSA.” @bauhiniarose wrote an in-depth 2022 year-in-review for @ConnecticutDSA (Housing, Electoral, Labor, & more!)🌹 link.ctdsa.org/2022review
Our 2022 Year In Review has arrived!✊🌹🐋 "Through bringing tenants into organized conflict with landlords, we are developing class consciousness, leadership, and... inspir[ed] hope in the working class that change, victory, and liberation are possible." link.ctdsa.org/2022review
“In 2022, we experimented with a break from the typical progressive electoral and legislative framework that has become standard, even in DSA.” @bauhiniarose wrote an in-depth 2022 year-in-review for @ConnecticutDSA (Housing, Electoral, Labor, & more!)🌹 link.ctdsa.org/2022review
In July 1839, kidnapped Africans aboard the ship La Amistad revolted, sparing the navigators in exchange for return voyage across the Atlantic. Betrayed, they would be taken to New London and later New Haven, CT for imprisonment, in a trial that would reach the Supreme Court🧵
CT Media Deliberately Ignoring Palestine "The nutmeg state’s military companies do at least $26 million in business with Israel (as of 2015). Pratt and Whitney engines power Israeli F-16 aircraft, planes that savaged Gaza in May." By Stanley Heller garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/15/ct-…
Will the Opioid Settlement Money be Hijacked Just Like the Tobacco Settlement Dollars? "So when has the state of [CT] used its ample tobacco settlement funds to warn young people of the dangers of smoking? Never, as far as I know." By Lou Ann Villani garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/15/wil…
Landing On Our Feet: a CT DSA Year in Review A retrospective on the 2021 efforts of DSA in Connecticut. By @SrirachaVodka garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/17/lan…
Hitting the Bricks: Thoughts From a New Canvasser One socialist’s impressions on canvassing and the ongoing challenges facing renters in Connecticut. By Kate W. Taussig (cc: @cttenantsunion) garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/17/hit…
CT First in Country to Pass Baby Bond Program In July 2021, Connecticut became the first state in the country to pass a statewide baby bond program. It has many strings attached but is ultimately a step forward. By @MickTheebs garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/15/ct-…
Tenant Organizing and the Path to Power: A Personal Reflection on Socialist Organizing in 2021 "As socialists and Marxists, we have an obligation to record and reflect on our work..." By Joe H. (cc: @cttenantsunion) garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/17/ten…
Private Developer Seeks to Further Gentrify New Britain A luxury apartment building is in the works in downtown New Britain. Local gov. and media present this as a good thing, but this is far from the truth. By @vampyrrprincess (cc: @cttenantsunion) garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/15/pri…
excellent, concise piece here by @joeherm93 on initial experiences with tenant organizing in CT, and important larger points about socialist strategy and base-building
Tenant Organizing and the Path to Power: A Personal Reflection on Socialist Organizing in 2021 "As socialists and Marxists, we have an obligation to record and reflect on our work..." By Joe H. (cc: @cttenantsunion) garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/17/ten…
After months of stagnation, we're pleased to announce the arrival of our third issue! Join us as we reflect on the efforts of the Connecticut DSA in 2021; read about tenant and gentrification issues, CT's baby bond program, and more🌹 garnetoakmag.com/issue-three/
A truly insightful reflection from my brother @joeherm93
Tenant Organizing and the Path to Power: A Personal Reflection on Socialist Organizing in 2021 "As socialists and Marxists, we have an obligation to record and reflect on our work..." By Joe H. (cc: @cttenantsunion) garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/17/ten…
I wrote this article about a luxury apartment building being built in my city and shined a bit of light on one of the development companies that've been gentrifying CT cities, such as my own. I worked pretty hard on this one and it's very personal
Private Developer Seeks to Further Gentrify New Britain A luxury apartment building is in the works in downtown New Britain. Local gov. and media present this as a good thing, but this is far from the truth. By @vampyrrprincess (cc: @cttenantsunion) garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/15/pri…
Issue Three is finally here! Maybe I'm a little biased but I'd say it's a good one. Come check it out🌹
After months of stagnation, we're pleased to announce the arrival of our third issue! Join us as we reflect on the efforts of the Connecticut DSA in 2021; read about tenant and gentrification issues, CT's baby bond program, and more🌹 garnetoakmag.com/issue-three/
I wrote in the latest @GarnetOakMag about some of the lessons learned from tenant organizing work here in Hartford and how it integrates into a broader socialist theory of change.
Tenant Organizing and the Path to Power: A Personal Reflection on Socialist Organizing in 2021 "As socialists and Marxists, we have an obligation to record and reflect on our work..." By Joe H. (cc: @cttenantsunion) garnetoakmag.com/2022/03/17/ten…
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