Mamdani’s Municipal Socialist Inheritance

Buried in the historical record are the vibrant currents of municipal socialism that reshaped our urban worlds more than we acknowledge or even realize.

Shelton Stromquist Sep 28, 2025

The D&S Debrief

Interview: Municipal Socialism

An interview with Shel Stromquist on municipal socialism in the United States.

Shelton Stromquist Sep 28, 2025

Left Hook Economics

Stablecoins: Crypto Kryptonite

Despite being called a currency, crypto lacks one of the most important characteristics that a currency (money) should have—a stable value.

Gerald Epstein Sep 26, 2025

Illinois

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D&S BLOG

Two Illinois Victories

Last month (in this post) I blogged about Doug Henwood's great interview with Jane McAlevey and her comments

D&S Admin May 27, 2015

D&S BLOG

Thursday Links: Buffett, Chicago/Illinois, Atlanta Teachers

Here are today's topics, in no particular order: (1) Warren Buffett, the Greedy Grandfather of Omaha: Joe Nocera

D&S Admin Apr 9, 2015