The Democrats are rejoicing that they lost fewer congressional seats than had been predicted. The Republicans are ready to scuttle any meager reforms that are proposed. Donald Trump’s political career seems to be imploding, but his base is still there. On this episode of the Suds, Snacks & Socialism forum, a discussion of what it will take to change this dreary picture and build towards a socialist future.

Guest speakers include:

• Howie Hawkins – environmental activist, trade unionist and Green Party candidate for US president in 2020
• Gwen McLaughlin – San Francisco Democratic Socialists of America electoral board member, field director for Yes on M! Fill Empty Homes Campaign.
• Serving as moderator is Marsha Feinland of PFP.

This forum is co-sponsored by the Oakland Greens, the Alameda County Peace & Freedom Party and Bay Area System Change Not Climate Change. The forum is part of our ongoing Socialist Forum Series on the first Saturday of every month. Our purpose is informed political discussion, and the views expressed are those of the speakers only, not official positions of the Peace & Freedom Party or our fellow co-sponsors.

Recorded on 1/7/22