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The Socialist Webzine asked members to share their political New Years Resolutions. These are the responses. Add yours to the comments sections.

These are ongoing goals that I have. I would like to see 10,000 new active Party members in CA before the end of 2012. I would like to see more Party members consider running for local office. 

Mimi S.- California

To read more, to listen well and to keep learning. I'm also resolved to do what I can to empower new and soon-to-be SP members to fight for the People. And fun -- CA is resolved to bring more of it to all the work we do. 

Lynn L.- California

At least double the membership of the New York State party.

Larry R.- New York

One is to get a new chapter of the SP going here in Santa Cruz. Two members here now as of today.

Steve A.- California

To dance on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after Occupy Wall St. takes it over!

Billy W.- New York

I'd like to see a 50+ person local meeting, for OWS to grow and become a bigger and more powerful movement and personally, to read more, listen more and grow as an organizer

Kristin S.- New York

I don't make New Year's resolutions, political-or-otherwise. That way, when I don't follow-thru on them, I can't be accused of being counter-revolutionary!

Steve C.-California

I'm gonna read all 3 volumes of Capital in '12!

Kate F.- Maine, Socialist Alternative

My resolution is to build the Party and support Party electoral campaigns (including mine!). I also hope to have a kick ass Summer Organizing Conference. I will also help to build the social and economic justice movement in my community.

Greg P.- New Jersey

My resolution is to help build the SPUSA SF Bay Area Local and to do some great work, education, and outreach with the Feminist Practice Tendency (which I hope soon turns into a Commission).

Tina P. - SF Bay Area Local California


To motivate the members of my local to become more involved.
To motivate those supporters of our local to finally join the party!
To increase our active participation in Virginia Peoples Assembly and May Day RVA
To build on connections made in the council campaign to get the party more involved in communities of color and public housing.
To get arrested while simultaneously achieving a living wage with cost of living increases for direct and contracted employees at the University of Virginia.
To increase anti-war efforts of the SP-USA and the SP of Central Virginia, including my own efforts.

Brandon C.-Virginia

I resolve to be less susceptible to despair.

Doug Henwood, Economist- New York

I resolve to get out of my shell and start "raising hell" for socialism!

James B. - Minnesota

I resolve to see at least 3 active commissions in the SPUSA, to read at least 30 leftist books, and to work on assertive communication. I resolve to go to where I can be helpful instead of waiting for people to come to me for help. Finally, to work with all of the left, including Maoists, Marxists-Leninists, Stalinists, Anarchists, Pan-Africans, and anyone else who seeks to end capitalism and figure out how we can help each other even when we disagree.

Nik O.- Philadelphia

My resolution is to enable members out of touch with the party to empower and organize themselves.

Veronica N.- St Clair Shores, MI

Raising awareness and practice of using indigenous peoples names for geographic features and areas here on Turtle Island.

JLH

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