What's Left?

This is Part II of our discussion with our guest Socialist, Greg. Greg and our Andy are comrades in the same teachers union, UESF (United Educators of San Francisco) and at the same school, Mission High. In this episode we will turn to their organizing efforts in their union and what perils they have faced and lessons they have learned. Some clarifications: The proposition that UESF pushed for to tax workers to pay for raises for teachers was Prop. G. The year that EDU actually took power within some of the top union positions in UESF was 2015. Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes Previous interview with Greg  On Identity Politics  Interview of MHS comrade, Derrlyn  On Gun Control  What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

An in-depth discussion with our guest, Greg, on his personal-political journey, on what it means to be a Communist, and under that lens looking at general US politics and organizing in the teacher’s union as a high school educator. This is a two-parter. Our very own Andy will be jumping in the second part next week of the discussion as they both are comrades in the same Union and are colleagues at the same high school. They will both be sharing their experience organising in their teacher’s union and the challenges they face. Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes Interview with a Socialist  What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Additional Links: Mueller Report actually Undercuts meddling claims Russia Gate worsens tensions between imperial powers What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   Bitchute: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

We discuss the latest political fight over immigration in US politics and highlight a very under-reported outcome of it all related to changes in asylum for immigrants coming from Central America. Also, Andy's statement on prisons about majority in jail for non-violent crimes is only true for Federal Prison, not State Prisons. There 55% are accused of committing a violent crime. Apologies in advance for the ‘clicking’ you will hear near the end of the episode. Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes On Prisons On Gun Control On AOC Report from the El Paso Border  Additional Links: Manifesto of Willem Van Spronsen Stats on Crimes (Federal Prisons) Podcast on migration prior to militarizing US/Mexico border On Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization Act What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Eduardo and Andy debate what should be the fate of the George Washington HS mural that SFUSD Board of Education voted to be removed last week. Correction: Andy says Victor Arnautoff’s painting on Coit Tower is “City Lights” but its actually called “City Life” Relevant previous "What's Left?" episodes Identity Politics The Plight, Problems and Promise of Public Education Additional Links: Debate on Washington HS mural Rite of Spring Ballet - Pina Bausch (Opening) Tibetan sand painting What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Additional Links: What’s Left? On Racism What is racism? 1:41 Is racism biological? 19:02 On White Privilege 39:09 What’s Left? On Prisons  What’s Left on immigration and Open Borders  Confessions of an ex-ISO Member Base and super structure US ‘divide and rule’ in the Middle East What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

Why does the US seem so determined to push towards war with Iran? What was behind the tanker attacks and drone attacks? Who’s to blame for the violence in the region? What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

In loving memory of my Aunt Norma (1934 - 2019). A freedom rider, a revolutionary and a Communist. This episode is dedicated to her humor, her spirit, her fire and her dedication to change. - Andy What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic:

CRISPR is the cutting edge of genetic-modification techniques and will likely transform scientists ability to change the DNA of virtually any organism on the planet, including humans. How will this technology be used? What should it be used? Where will this usage of the technology take humanity? Correction: During the video, Andy says the Cas9 protein reads the CRISPR DNA and makes RNA. This is not correct. The RNA is made by the RNA polymerase of the cell. Cas9 will bind to THAT RNA after it is cleaved. It is that Cas9 / RNA complex which then binds the DNA and clips it. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes:   stitcher: Googleplaymusic: Recommended Links: At the Nuremberg trials, lawyers for Nazi scientists cited the opinion in defense of their actions. We speak to Adam Cohen, author of "Imbeciles: The Supreme Court, American Eugenics, and the Sterilization of Carrie Buck." https://youtu.be/FLM8dkIsHS0https://youtu.be/acVPt1qr5MY

A discussion on the good, the bad and the ugly of public education based on our learning and teaching experiences in the U.S. and around the world. We also share our vision of what education might look like in a post-Capitalist, post revolutionary society. What’s Left? Website: Podcasts: iTunes: stitcher: Googleplaymusic: