John Beacham - Commentator, Organizer, Agitator

I am John Beacham, a political organizer, commentator and agitator. I am co-host and the featured editorialist on Crashing the System Podcast. I am the coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) in Chicago. I am also a socialist and founding member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation.

Having led many hundreds of protests, including the massive protest in Chicago the night after Trump’s election, I am a fighter. I have helped to initiate movements locally against the wars on Libya and Syria, against the sale of Chicago’s parking meters, to arrest Mayor Emanuel for the lynching of Laquan McDonald, against transit fee hikes, to get the lead out of Chicago’s water and much, much more.

Now I am launching an exciting new content project with weekly vlogs and a catalogue of editorials, social media interventions, speeches, presentations and other media. I hope my efforts are helpful and possibly even a compass and catalyst in the struggle against capitali