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The Model of an Uncle

Posted on August 12, 2026 by andrewrhairston

Anthony Leon Hairston, 1962-2026 Uncle Anthony, my father’s older brother, died on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in Oklahoma. The last time I saw him was on July 20, 2026 – my mother’s 65th birthday. We held the stark contrast and … Continue reading →

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The Continuing Black Radical Tradition

Posted on August 1, 2026 by andrewrhairston

Hello all– Happy Black August! Much has occurred since my last post, but I am so grateful to commemorate the long arc of the struggle for Black liberation across this entire month. On an administrative note, I figured out an … Continue reading →

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2026-27 Austin DSA Inaugural Address

Posted on June 24, 2026 by andrewrhairston

I delivered a version of this speech yesterday evening as I chaired my first general body meeting of the Austin Democratic Socialists of America. I hope you’ll join us as we do the challenging & enriching work of building the … Continue reading →

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Coalition Maintenance

Posted on June 16, 2026 by andrewrhairston

Hello all– I hope the beginning of summer is providing opportunities to rest and recharge. Since finishing Hammer and Hoe last month, I’ve not stopped thinking of the critical & complicated role played by coalitions in socialist organizing. As I … Continue reading →

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Jesus Rejects Exclusionary Discipline

Posted on May 31, 2026 by andrewrhairston

Hello all– I hope the summer is off to a steady start. It is a big season of transition for me. After seven incredible years, I’m concluding my time at Texas Appleseed on June 26. I’m filled with pride, gratitude, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Twentieth Century Alabama Communists

Posted on May 17, 2026 by andrewrhairston

Hello all– I write from McAllen, Texas, where I’m wrapping up a board retreat for Frontera Fund. I’m so thankful to be among comrades who are fighting to expand abortion access & reproductive care for all. I raised a couple … Continue reading →

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Dispatch from Mississippi

Posted on May 1, 2026 by andrewrhairston

Hello all– Happy May Day! The cause of labor continues to be one of the greatest sources of hope for the world. I pray you’ll get to gather with comrades today and reflect on the long arc of solidarity built … Continue reading →

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A Century Later

Posted on April 15, 2026 by andrewrhairston

Hello to each of you– I hope you’re hanging in there in these trying times. It’s been quite the season for me. I lost my second campaign for Justice of the Peace in Travis County, Texas six weeks ago, took … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Bayou Park

Posted on January 16, 2026 by andrewrhairston

Toward the end of a recent work trip in Houston, I found myself with more free time than I imagined. Rather than rush back to Austin, I parked my rental right off of Allen Parkway and walked along the paths … Continue reading →

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The Road to Socialism Through Schools

Posted on January 29, 2025 by andrewrhairston

I shared this essay during Harmony & Healing: National Day of Racial Healing Community Circle on January 28, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Socialism found me gradually throughout my twenties. Sure, I engaged in fights against the death penalty as a … Continue reading →

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