passed by the 2001 Socialist Party USA National Convention

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following guidelines will apply to all subsequent editing and publishing of The Socialist.

1. As the official journal of the Socialist Party, and thus one of its primary means of outreach, The Socialist will, on an ongoing basis, present the principles, platform, and policies of our party, as well as statements and resolutions as requested by the National Committee. 
2. The National Committee will elect a gender-balanced Editorial Board that reflects the geographic and political diversity of the party. The Editorial Board will work closely with the Editor(s) to decide upon general policy and practices in keeping with these guidelines, will aid and support the Editor(s) as mutually agreed upon, will meet on a regular basis, and will stay in regular contact with the National Committee. 
3. The Editor(s) will solicit and publish articles reflecting the geographic, gender, political, and ethnic diversity of the party. 
4. The Editor(s) and editorial board will make every effort to maintain open communication with the party membership and will be responsive in a timely way to constructive feedback. 
5. The Socialist will be funded by member dues, by subscription ads, and by individual contributions. All of these funds will pass through the national treasury. The Editor(s) will formulate a budget each calendar year, taking into account expected revenues based on past revenues. The budget will be presented to the National Committee for its review and approval. The Socialist will not operate at a deficit. 
6. The Socialist will appear at least six time a year on a regular schedule to be determined by the Editor(s) in consultation with the Editorial Board. The Socialist will publish International Women's Day and May Day issues each year, which will be in the hands of the members, and locals, at least ten days prior to March 8 and May 1, respectively.