This chapter examines the current challenges and dynamics within the U.S. left, reflecting on the evolution of political movements and the impact of historical activism. It discusses the complexities surrounding Palestinian solidarity, electoral strategies, and the urgency for grassroots organizing in the face of systemic crises and state machinations. The chapter also critiques the Biden administration's foreign policy while emphasizing the interconnected struggles against militarism and racial injustice.
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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