2026 Summer Reading Series

From Theory to Praxis: Building Socialist Power Right Now

A twice monthly summer reading and discussion group focused on building socialist power, from the basics of Marxist thought through to the realities of organizing in the US during the rise of fascism.

Session 1
Building a Mass Org: What Is Organizing and Why It Matters
Wednesday, June 10, 6:30pm
JMRL, Madison Room
Find the readings here.

Session 2
Why the Working Class?
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30pm
JMRL, Madison Room
Readings:
“Why the Working Class?”article by Vivek Chibber
“Why Class Struggle Is Essential” article by Ellen Meiksins Wood
“Wage Labor and Capital” pamphlet by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
“Solidarity Is a Force Stronger than Gravity” speech by Sara Nelson (video)

Session 3
Eco-socialism and the Mass Socialist Org
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30pm
JMRL, Madison Room
Readings Here

Session 4
How We Win: Case Studies of Successful (and Unsuccessful) Campaigns
Wednesday, July 22, 6:30pm
JMRL, Madison Room
Readings to come