Varn Vlog The Marxist Unity Group: Navigating DSA's Political Landscape
Nov 3, 2025
Explore the challenges of building a socialist party in America today with insights from the Marxist Unity Group. Fresh from a national convention, they celebrate key victories and analyze the political dynamics within the Democratic Socialists of America. The discussion dives into Zoran Mamdani's mayoral campaign, raising vital questions about electoral strategies and revolutionary principles. Discover how a shift in trust toward institutions creates opportunities for systemic alternatives, and learn about innovative approaches to regional organizing and labor strategy.
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DSA Formalizes Party-Building Steps
- DSA adopted a concise Workers' Serve More program and passed "Principles of Party Building," marking a step toward defining socialist party practice in the U.S.
- These moves signal organizational maturation even though they fell short of Marxist Unity Group's full programmatic vision.
Left's Steady Convention Majority Matters
- Convention voting patterns have been stable over years, keeping the left a consistent force within DSA despite changing labels.
- A stronger left vote share reduces the ability of the right to derail initiatives through prolonged chapter fights.
Use Rapid Bulletins To Shape Conventions
- Publish timely analysis during events to shape debates and raise discourse, as MUG's convention bulletins did.
- Use daily or rapid-response writing to influence delegates and frame controversies constructively.