Richmond Tenants Union members rally against evictions on July 1, 2020 The following interview was conducted in June 2020 between a member of CounterPower, a Marxist Center affiliate, and an organizer with the Richmond Tenants Union (RTU). RTU is an affiliate of the Autonomous Tenants Union Network (ATUN). Margaret is a member of the Richmond Tenants Union (RTU), Industrial … [Read more...] about An Interview with a Member of the Richmond Tenants Union (RTU)
Tenants Union
A Short History of Good Cause
Image caption: Barry Thompson of the Tenants Union holds sign reading “No Evictions Without Good Cause” inside City Hall. Photo by Maddie Rose. “Philadelphia needs to treat its people who live here so much better. You know, I never liked speaking in front of people, but everything I’ve been through, living here for thirty years, I think it’s my right to speak for other … [Read more...] about A Short History of Good Cause
Slumlords Beware: An Interview with Omaha Tenants United
Anna Swanson: What is the purpose of your organization? Mark: I see this group as participating in long-term class consciousness raising and building political power outside of the traditional structures here. I talk about this all the time, but I see us as operating in the void that the Democratic Party leaves in politics. Seth: I think that, like Mark mentioned, the big … [Read more...] about Slumlords Beware: An Interview with Omaha Tenants United
On Base-Building: An Interview with Malik from Silk City Socialists
Malik is an organizer from Silk City Socialists, an independent socialist organization in Paterson, New Jersey. Paterson is the second most densely populated city in the U.S., with a long history of both labor struggle and sharp racial oppression. We spoke with Malik about Silk City’s base buling projects and socialist organizing in the 21st century. Red Compass: What … [Read more...] about On Base-Building: An Interview with Malik from Silk City Socialists
Before the Philadelphia Tenants Union: Philly Socialists’ First Tenant Fight
“Base-building” has become an empty buzzword. Like other members of the Marxist Center tendency, I believe socialists today need to prioritize building independent, mass organizations, establishing new bases for revolutionary action down the line. But while many socialists already believe they should be doing this work, few engage in it. I hope this and a few follow-up pieces … [Read more...] about Before the Philadelphia Tenants Union: Philly Socialists’ First Tenant Fight