Kshama Sawant

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Kshama Sawant is a Seattle City Councilwoman and a member of Socialist Alternative.

Seattle’s Working People Won the Nation’s First Ban on Caste Discrimination

Seattle’s Working People Won the Nation’s First Ban on Caste Discrimination Seattle’s Working People Won the Nation’s First Ban on Caste Discrimination

Many South Asians who have immigrated to the United States have been unable to leave caste-based discrimination behind. A new local law aims to change that reality.

Feb 27, 2023 / Editorial / Kshama Sawant

Socialists Are Beating Jeff Bezos in Seattle (Again)

Socialists Are Beating Jeff Bezos in Seattle (Again) Socialists Are Beating Jeff Bezos in Seattle (Again)

Seattle’s campaign to tax Amazon goes up for a final vote on Monday.

Jul 3, 2020 / Kshama Sawant

Don’t Waste Your Vote on the Corporate Agenda—Vote for Jill Stein and the Greens

Don’t Waste Your Vote on the Corporate Agenda—Vote for Jill Stein and the Greens Don’t Waste Your Vote on the Corporate Agenda—Vote for Jill Stein and the Greens

Most progressives will vote for Clinton to keep Trump out of the White House. That’s understandable, but even more important is building an alternative to pro-capitalist parties.

Sep 21, 2016 / Feature / Kshama Sawant

Kshama Sawant $15 minimum wage protest

Hillary Was Nowhere to Be Seen in the Fight for 15—I Should Know Hillary Was Nowhere to Be Seen in the Fight for 15—I Should Know

Hillary’s “support” is welcome, and a sign that our movement has come far, but let’s be clear: She hasn’t always supported a $15 minimum wage. 

Apr 18, 2016 / Kshama Sawant

Want to Rebuild the Left? Take Socialism Seriously

Want to Rebuild the Left? Take Socialism Seriously Want to Rebuild the Left? Take Socialism Seriously

After three decades of neoliberal economic policies and the staggering inequality they have produced, we are witnessing a rebirth of socialist ideals.

Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Kshama Sawant

I Wear the Badge of Socialist With Honor

I Wear the Badge of Socialist With Honor I Wear the Badge of Socialist With Honor

The full text of the new Seattle city council member’s inauguration speech.

Jan 8, 2014 / Kshama Sawant

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