Socialist Night School — Semester 14

Socialist Night School returns with a six session series entitled “Socialism or Barbarism? Capitalism at a Crossroads” . Each session features a guided discussion of short readings (which are optional, but strongly encouraged), as well as a space to connect with comrades. All are welcome, no prior experience or SNS attendance is required.

These sessions are free of charge and in-person.

Full Schedule

Monday, October 13th: Why the Working Class

• Why do socialists believe that the working class is uniquely positioned in society to transform the world for the better? You’ll have to come to the discussion to find out!*

Monday, October 27th: Zohran: The Discussion

• Zohran Mamdani’s historic primary win has changed the terrain for socialist engagement in electoral politics. Join us for a discussion of what makes his campaign unique and what it means more broadly for the left.

Monday, November 10th: Nationalism, Internationalism, and Socialism

• Reactionary nationalistic rhetoric is on the rise. Join us for a discussion on what distinguishes right wing nationalism from liberatory movements and why socialists believe in a world beyond borders.

To be scheduled: Intersections: Labor, Race, and Organizing

• The ruling class of the United States has long used racism as a means to divide and conquer the working class. Join us for a discussion on how racial capitalism impacts our organizing work and what we can do about it.

To be scheduled: Marxist Economics 101

• Economics are at the center of the Marxist analytical tool kit and theory of change. Come join us for a discussion about the fundamentals of Marxist economic thinking and how it applies today.

To be scheduled: Post-Capitalism

• What does the transition to a socialist society look like, and what can we expect once we are there? In this discussion we go through the looking glass to think about what the future might hold.*

What to expect

• Short readings sent in advance and recapped at the start. Check back on the chapter calendar closer to the event for a link to the readings.
• Small-group discussion with trained facilitators
• Comradely norms and feminist process
• Time for Q&A and next steps to plug into organizing