Danny Katch

My latest intro to socialism video: the real reform/revolution question isn't which one but how to both

I remain hopeful but wary. Mamdani will have to demonstrate not only that he can govern but that he can conquer open.substack.com/pub/dannykatch…

I wrote about a NYC Teamsters local where members organized to pass a resolution against ICE, only to have it overturned on dubious grounds dannykatch.substack.com/p/union-democr…

A prominent pro-Israel outlet argues that the fight over Zionism is part of a global struggle for nationalism. I agree open.substack.com/pub/dannykatch…

48 hours after the Oscars, the world has moved on, but I'm still sharing a few thoughts on why OBAA packs a powerful political punch despite its many blindspots (link in comments)

I thought I had no words for the cowardice of Hakeem Jeffries refusing to lead a fight against ICE funding. Turns out I have about 700 words. Link in comments

I wrote something brief about how putting forward a politics of no borders is both utopian and necessary (link in comments)

I wrote a piece about trying to help college freshmen unlearn the subtle neoliberal messaging many internalize through writing college application essays. So pleased to have it published by the excellent Teachers & Writers magazine. (Link in comments)

I've been working on this one for a while: If a Jew is mainly Jewish for Palestine, are they really a Jew? Hell yes (link in comments)

This is something I tried to write after the repression of the Gaza encampments, revised for a new moment. It's about recognizing our own anxieties in those who have not yet joined us in the movements. link in comments

Four years ago, we were told that Eric Adams became mayor because of a backlash to Black Lives Matter among Democratic voters. The truth was always way more complicated. Link in comments

My union chapter passed a solidarity resolution with Palestine protesters–after a long debate that highlights some of the challenges facing leftists as we try to move liberals into action. Link in comments

I wrote a weird little football story that makes me smile. It's fanfic for the most boring team in the most reactionary league. Link in comments