DSA finds itself in a defining political moment—amid global crises and the unsustainability of global capitalism, the contradictions that face DSA must be confronted. Joseph H. argues that we must build a foundation that prioritizes member-organizers to raise the roof on a vanguard party.

Joseph H. In the early days after 9/11, the Left, such as it was, was split. One camp, staunch anti-imperialists, opposed U.S. military action from the instant the planes hit the towers, and continued to do so throughout the long, bloody wars that ensued. The other camp, the