“The master class has always declared the wars; the subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and all to lose—especially their lives.” — Eugene Debs
Eugene V. Debs
Is America Ready for Socialism? by Finian Cunningham
by Finian Cunningham
Writer, Dandelion Salad
East Africa
Crossposted from Strategic Culture Foundation, Oct. 13, 2019
October 21, 2019
Strategic Culture Foundation conducted the following interview with American professor of politics Colin S. Cavell on the seeming emergence of a more leftwing agenda among some Democratic politicians and a more radical consciousness among ordinary American citizens for social and economic equality.
Labor History: The Pullman Strike of 1894
By Galtzaurdin – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
Dandelion Salad
Originally published Sept. 4, 2017
September 2, 2019
The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review
Keith Hughes on Jun 3, 2014
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
Abby Martin and Richard Wolff: The Growing Popularity of Socialism
with Abby Martin
Empire Files on Aug 27, 2019
Abby Martin sits down with renowned Marxist Economist Richard Wolff to discuss the growing popularity of socialism under Trump and its historical roots in America, misconceptions about Russia and China’s economic success and Marx’s theory of alienation and monopoly capitalism.
How Debs Became A Socialist by Paul D’Amato
by Paul D’Amato
SocialistWorker.org
Originally published Feb. 18, 2011
April 29, 2019
In 1920, Eugene V. Debs, ran for president on the Socialist Party ticket and received a million votes–even though he was serving a prison term for speaking out against the First World War.
Abby Martin and Chris Hedges: War, Propaganda and the Enemy Within
Dandelion Salad
Originally posted Sept. 26, 2015
with Abby Martin and Chris Hedges
Empire Files on Sep 26, 2015
Abby Martin interviews Chris Hedges on American myths, war and revolt. Hedges explains the ‘folly of Empire,’ the dangers posed by right-wing extremism and the urgent need for a new system. Continue reading
Labor History: The Pullman Strike of 1894
By Galtzaurdin – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
Dandelion Salad
Originally published Sept. 4, 2017
September 2, 2018
The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review
Keith Hughes on Jun 3, 2014
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
Chris Hedges: The Falling of the American Empire, interviewed by Ralph Nader
with Chris Hedges and Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader Radio Hour on Aug 18, 2018
Ralph spends the whole hour with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author, Chris Hedges, discussing his book “America: The Farewell Tour.”
Abby Martin: Capitalism–America’s Unofficial Religion + Understanding Marxism and Socialism
Dandelion Salad
Originally posted Oct. 10, 2015
with Abby Martin
Empire Files on Oct 10, 2015
The Empire has a range of weapons to maintain its power: from its courts to its military. But it also has effective ideological weapons.
The Anti-War Speech That Jailed Eugene Debs For 10 Years + Transcript
by Will Griffin
Writer, Dandelion Salad
The Peace Report
July 30, 2018
The Peace Report on Jun 28, 2018
“Canton, Ohio” speech made on June 16, 1918 by Eugene Debs. Eugene Debs made his famous anti-war speech in Canton, Ohio, protesting World War I which was raging in Europe. For this speech he was arrested and convicted in federal court in Cleveland, Ohio under the war-time espionage law. He was his own attorney. His appeal to the jury and his statement to the court before sentencing are regarded as two of the great classic statements ever made in a court of law. He was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison.
What is Socialism? Parts 1-7 by The Anti-Social Socialist
Sent to Dandelion Salad by The Anti-Social Socialist
The Anti-Social Socialist on Oct 31, 2017
Part 1: Unfulfilling Work
A very short series on the origins, reality and possibilities of true socialism.
Continue reading
The Pullman Strike of 1894
By Galtzaurdin – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review
Keith Hughes on Jun 3, 2014
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
Chris Hedges: Aftermath From The Loss of Thousands of Union Jobs
with Chris Hedges
RT America on Aug 19, 2017
In a special edition of On Contact, Chris Hedges travels to the former auto manufacturing town of Anderson, Indiana to explore how a community and its workforce are recovering after the loss of thousands of union jobs.
Abby Martin: America’s Unofficial Religion — The War On An Idea
Empire Files on Oct 10, 2015
The Empire has a range of weapons to maintain its power: from its courts to its military. But it also has effective ideological weapons.
Socialism According to Eugene V. Debs by Elizabeth Schulte
by Elizabeth Schulte
socialistworker.org
July 9, 2015
What did the man who Bernie Sanders today claims as his personal hero really stand for? Elizabeth Schulte tells the story of American socialism’s best-known figure.
IT’S NOT your typical presidential candidate who identifies as a socialist, but Bernie Sanders does. A poster of Eugene V. Debs, the popular Socialist Party leader of the early 20th century, hangs on his office wall as a tribute to Sanders’ self-proclaimed hero.