“Defund the Police” is not a good slogan — it’s a great slogan

Following their disappointing underperformance in the 2020 general elections, centrist and conservative Democrats needed a scapegoat. Rather than question their uninspiring top-of-ticket or the party’s inability to back policies that would materially improve the lives of working Americans, insiders decided that it must be the fault of the Left. Specifically, activists demanding that we defund the police were to blame.

Despite any causal evidence to support it, this narrative has unfortunately taken hold.

And activists who have nothing to do with electoral politics are tragically being blamed for Democrats’ electoral impotence. Both traditional and social media are currently filled with Liberal takes about how Defund the Police is a “bad slogan” and “too radical.” They argue that it needs too much explaining and that we need to “meet people where they are.”

As Socialists, we should push back on this wrong-headed view of our political landscape. Instead of giving in, we can build our movement by helping would-be allies understand that privilege is perspective and by explaining that activist rhetoric has many different purposes beyond simple persuasion on election day.

People who argue that Defund the Police is a “bad” slogan should first try to exercise a little humility and a little empathy.

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January 5 Runoff Voter Guide

On January 5th, Georgia will be at the center of national attention for runoff races that will decide the party leadership of the United States Senate.

In addition to the US Senate, there is also a closely contested election for Public Service Commission, an agency which oversees utility rates, power company regulations, and access to broadband across the state.

Metro Atlanta DSA members have worked put together a helpful voter guide that discusses the races on the ballot, the significance of the offices being decided, and provides information about how to reliably and safely vote in this election.

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