Emergence of Protest Movements and the New American Left

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This chapter analyzes the emergence of various protest movements and conflicts that formed the newest iteration of the American left. It discusses movements such as Occupy, Ferguson, Standing Rock, and the Chicago Teachers Union strike, why these struggles emerged, and how they coalesced into something larger, leading to the formation of a new American left.

Featuring Amna Akbar, Gabriel Winant, and Thea Riofrancos on the American conjuncture. Did an era that began with Occupy and Ferguson—marked by teachers strikes, two Bernie campaigns, the explosive growth of DSA, Standing Rock, and summer 2020 rebellions—just end? What social, political, and economic terrain is emerging in the wake of the pandemic, and how should the left navigate it? The first of a two-part and wide-ranging interview. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig All Haymarket books are 40% off! Shop at haymarketbooks.org Buy After Work by Helen Hester and Nick Srnicek versobooks.com/products/496-after-work