In this edition of Coffee with Comrades, Pearson and Mel are joined by John of the Chicago South-Side DSA, Chicago IWW, UC Labor Council, National Nurses United, and Tenants United, Hyde Park to chat about the upcoming 2019 DSA National Convention. But, first, some current events: William Van Spronsen martyred, but not forgotten. Ted Cruz introduces “antifa bill” into the Senate legislature. Indigenous Hawaiian activists face government opposition as they attempt to block a telescope’s construction on sacred land. One small win: Trump’s asylum ban was halted this past week in federal courts. Puerto Rico’s governor, Ricardo Rosselló, resigns after massive uprising. John chats with us about organizing in Chicago, the major caucuses in the DSA, the “big tent” approach to building a mass movement, the evolution of the DSA, ideological tension, diversity of tactics, and the struggles ahead. Follow John on Twitter. Scope Symptomatic Redness’s analysis of the DSA caucuses John mentions in this episode. Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website. Coffee with Comrades is a proud affiliate of the Channel Zero Network. Coffee with Comrades is part of the Rev Left Radio Federation. Our logo was designed by Sydney Landis. Support her work, buy some art. Music: Intro: “I Ain’t Got No Home in this World” by Woody Guthrie Interlude: “Burn it Down ft. Caleb Shomo” by Silverstein Outro: “Fortune Teller” by Stray From the Path
