Welcome to The Cascadian Socialist Discussion Group. We are a small group of people working towards a better understanding of the human condition.  We read and discuss a wide range of books and articles from the western socialist/marxist tradition. We are not simply economistic in our reading. While, we do read and discuss the continuing economic crisis that is capitalism, we also have discussions on art, literature, popular culture, and international relations. Our discussions are open and live …

'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. --As You Like It, Act II Amateur dramatics without any of the stress: we pick the parts we want, then read the plays out-loud. No need for costume, props, or accents; no need to memorize lines, to "look the part," or to be the same age (or gender) as your character!  All you need is a willingness to try it - we'r …

This is a place to share ideas and stories with other authors. It is open to writers of all experience and skill levels. We're looking for writers who want to help each other master the craft of writing and editing. Our emphasis is narrative (plot, pacing, character, description), which is most typically associated with prose writing (fiction and non-fiction)- but don't feel limited by labels. Writers who work in any style (drama, poetry, comic books) are also welcome in our group. Members shoul …