We can plainly see that the US government has pursued a disastrous, neoliberal response to COVID-19 crisis, killing many thousands and inflicting misery on many millions. But what would a socialist response to the pandemic look like?

Join Metro DC DSA and renowned Indian historian and journalist Vijay Prashad to explore that question. Prashad will draw lessons from the stunning success of Kerala, an Indian state governed by an alliance of socialist and left-wing parties which has seen only four COVID-related deaths out of a population of 35 million.

About Our Presenter

Vijay Prashad is the author of 30 books, including Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World and The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South. He is the Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter and a Columnist for Frontline (India). He is the Chief Editor of LeftWord Books (New Delhi).

How to Join

Join us on Monday, May 18th @ 6:30 pm EDT

The session will be held via Zoom, use the password "mdcdsa"

About Socialist Night School

This event is part of our Metro DC Socialist Night School. The Socialist Night School is a series of sessions that explore basic ideas, concepts and historical events related to socialism. It is open to all but geared towards people that are newer to socialism and to DSA. Familiarity with socialist theory is not assumed. Sessions typically end with information about ways you can get involved in the chapter. Learn more about past events at the Socialist Night School website. Upcoming Night Schools can be found on our events page.

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