This chapter examines the shifting dynamics of the organized left in America against the backdrop of current political landscapes and economic policies. It explores the complexities of public perception, the challenges of Bidenomics, and the legacies of past administrations, highlighting the disconnect between policy initiatives and the working class's realities. The discussion emphasizes the need for effective organizing amidst contradictions within mainstream narratives and the pressing demands of right-wing politics.
Featuring Amna Akbar, Gabe Winant, and Thea Riofrancos on the American political conjuncture: the centrality of Palestine, the contradictions of left electoralism, renewed liberal militarism, the return of Obama-ism, the state of the labor and climate movements—and more. Recorded live at Socialism 2024 in Chicago.
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