Democratic Socialists of America

A Longtime Political Organizer in AOC’s District Says She’s the Real Deal

A Longtime Political Organizer in AOC’s District Says She’s the Real Deal A Longtime Political Organizer in AOC’s District Says She’s the Real Deal

She has used her skills to win concrete, historic political victories.

Aug 2, 2023 / Charlie Heller

Democratic Socialists of America counter protesters hold signs and flags as they march, protesting an alt-right rally on August 5, 2018 in downtown Berkeley, California.

What Can Happen When Young Socialist Elected Officials Gather for a Weekend of Lessons and Solidarity? What Can Happen When Young Socialist Elected Officials Gather for a Weekend of Lessons and Solidarity?

Jacobin, the DSA Fund, and The Nation organized a conference to find out.

Jun 28, 2023 / Branko Marcetic

2023 YDSA Conference

“Socialism Is the Future”: Inside the 2023 YDSA Conference “Socialism Is the Future”: Inside the 2023 YDSA Conference

In mid-April, hundreds of young socialists from around the country gathered at the Chicago Teachers Union for a weekend of education and debate.

May 19, 2023 / Zurie Pope

We Lost Barbara Ehrenreich in 2022, but We Can’t Lose Sight of Her Visionary American Socialism

We Lost Barbara Ehrenreich in 2022, but We Can’t Lose Sight of Her Visionary American Socialism We Lost Barbara Ehrenreich in 2022, but We Can’t Lose Sight of Her Visionary American Socialism

She drew from Debs and historic radical traditions, yet the author and activist was no nostalgic. She modernized the message for the 21st century.

Dec 30, 2022 / John Nichols

Democratic Socialists of America

Young Socialists Are Sick of the 2-Party System Young Socialists Are Sick of the 2-Party System

YDSA, the youth section of the largest socialist organization in the country, is tired of working within the Democratic Party. Can they create an alternative?

Oct 25, 2022 / Zurie Pope

Ruth Gilmore speaks to a crowd at the 2022 Socialism Conference

The Left Takes Chicago The Left Takes Chicago

At the 2022 Socialism Conference, a new generation of radical young organizers revivifies the US left.

Sep 12, 2022 / Raina Lipsitz

David Alexis smiles and waves to the camera, wearing a blue shirt and jeans outside a Brooklyn high school.

Can a Socialist Lyft Driver Beat an Incumbent Bankrolled by the Fossil Fuel Industry? Can a Socialist Lyft Driver Beat an Incumbent Bankrolled by the Fossil Fuel Industry?

David Alexis gives The Nation a tour of his Brooklyn state Senate district and explains why he’s running for office.

Aug 17, 2022 / Liza Featherstone

Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists

Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists

Having nothing of substance to offer, the party establishment thinks supporting Trumpists is a clever move. But they are playing with fire.

Jun 24, 2022 / Jeet Heer

DSA

How an Anti-War Statement Made DSA a Target How an Anti-War Statement Made DSA a Target

Everyone from Fox News to the White House has denounced the socialist organization for its statement opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 9, 2022 / Aída Chávez

How the Left Alienates Jews

How the Left Alienates Jews How the Left Alienates Jews

Jewish voices are too often excluded from precisely the conversations they should be leading.

Jan 12, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

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