What is Socialism? Pt. 3 Sam Gindin's Socialism for Realists

What would a socialist economy look like? Sam Gindin stresses the importance of establishing the feasibility of an alternative socialist society for the development of a strong socialist movement. He presents a vision of a future socialism, and poses important questions that a socialist society will have to figure out.In this episode members of DSA’s National Political Committee (NPC) discuss Sam Gindin's essay.José La Luz is a lifelong labor organizer and campaigner with roots in the New Left in the late 60’s and early 70’s. He was a founding member of DSA after joining DSOC prior to the merger with NAM in the mid 80’s. He is the most senior member of the NPC (in age) adding a multigenerational presence to the national leadership.Sofia Cutler is a member of North New Jersey DSA, and has been a member of the DSA National Political Committee since 2021 as part of the Bread and Roses Slate. She is a rank-and-file member of Unite Here Local 33.Justin Charles is a member of North Brooklyn DSA, and has been a member of the DSA National Political Committee since July 2020.DSA NPEC Curriculumhttps://dsa-education.pubpub.org/modulesDSA’s Leadership and Structurehttps://www.dsausa.org/about-us/structure/NPEC Curriculum on Sam Gindin’s "Socialism for Realists"https://dsa-education.pubpub.org/pub/what-is-socialism/release/6#reading-c-socialism-for-realists-abridged-by-sam-gindinCredits:Producer: Elton LKLogo by Michaela BranganSound Engineer & Opening Music by Casey StikkerAdditional Assistance, including content by Palmer ConradSend us Fan MailBecome a member of Democratic Socialists of America.Sign up to receive NPEC's newsletter, Red Letter.