Navigating Left Power and Political Alternatives

This chapter examines the crucial need for strengthening organized left power through local organizing focused on tenant and housing justice, especially in progressive regions. It discusses the complex challenges of reforming the Democratic Party from within versus the formation of a new political alternative, highlighting the importance of grassroots engagement and coalitional building. The chapter also reflects on the socio-economic struggles faced by marginalized communities and critiques the disconnect between political promises and the harsh realities of capitalist society.