In moments like the one we are in, a good thought exercise for me anyway is to ask myself: What would Martin Luther King do? I don’t always come up with the right answer, but I’m less likely to think or do something really stupid.
In my view, King, the revolutionary democrat, apostle of non-violent mass action, genuine patriot, tactician extraordinaire, strategic thinker, avatar of generosity, and visionary of a society of substantive equality and peace is the outstanding political and moral leader of the 20th century.
What is more, his person and legacy remain relevant and offer insights as we confront challenges in a new century that are profound, novel, existential, and unforeseen.
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.
