We hear much about Russia, Ukraine, and an endless cast of characters these days (and for good reason), but at the heart of this political moment and struggle lies the viability and enduring character of our entire constitutional and democratic order. How to convey this message to the broader public is a first class challenge to Democratic leaders and everyone who is concerned about our country’s future.
When I was young my marxism (or Marxism-Leninism) on too many days was dismissive of the constitution and “bourgeois democracy,” seeing them simply as the creation and instrument of an ascending capitalist class to legitimize its rule and advance its interests. But like everyone else, I grew up and my views on these matters matured and gained in complexity. Better late than never!
Written by
Sam Webb
I'm a long-time socialist and activist, but new to the blogging world. I hope to bring a different perspective on politics, sports, culture, and Marxism. Besides blogging, I also leave plenty of time for swimming, hiking, ESPN, music, reading, drinking good beer, and, not least, my family and friends. I wish I could play basketball, but my knees ruled out that possibility long ago.
While I currently reside in New York, my politically formative years were spent in Portland, Me. and Detroit during the 1970s and 1980s. I graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia (where I played basketball) and received a MA in economics from the University of Connecticut.
I was the national chairperson of the Communist Party, USA from 2000 until 2014 when I stepped down at the convention. In 2016 I resigned from the Communist Party two years later. We were no longer on the same page.
