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Menu Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Working towards a better future for all. Home About Us What is Democratic Socialism? Leadership and Structure DSA Constitution & Bylaws History Contact Us Careers Join DSA Get Involved Upcoming Events Chapters Chapter List Start a Chapter News Democratic Left Statements Resources 2019 Convention FAQ The Stacks Search: Click here to join DSA Who We Are & What We Do The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is the largest socialist organization in the United States. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. We are a political and activist organization, not a party; through campus and community-based chapters, DSA members use a variety of tactics, from legislative to direct action, to fight for reforms that empower working people. Current Campaigns DSA and YDSA chapters organize around various issues, striving to run strategic campaigns based on local conditions. Nationally, we we also provide resources and support for work done as part of our major priorities as democratically voted upon: Green New Deal The climate crisis is an emergency. The world’s top scientists are saying we have little time to get off fossil fuels. Meanwhile, inequality is already out of control — and rising. We fight for a Green New Deal because it’s the only plan that meets the scale of the crisis, one that puts people and planet over profit to build a more just and sustainable economy. We’re organizing in our workplaces, communities and schools to build the working class movement it will take to win. Electoral Strategy Bernie Sanders launched a political revolution and DSA continues to build it, training our chapters to effectively support democratic socialist candidates running for local and state office while lifting up our key issues. We’re also grappling with how to build independent political power to hold elected officials accountable to their constituents rather than the donor class. Strong Labor Movement Capitalism pits us against each other and workplaces are fundamentally authoritarian unless workers can self-organize and build collective power. This is why people build unions, and why employers undermine them. It is also why the capitalists as a class constantly promote narratives about unions that frame them as unnecessary, undemocratic, or ineffective. We know better, and we’re building worker power in every region of the country. Medicare for All Health care is a huge segment of our economy and health care access is a deeply and widely felt need. In the capitalist system, you have to pay to get care or go without, but doesn’t have to be this way. In a democratic socialist system, we would collectively provide care as a society. M4A is a stepping stone towards that vision and we’re using this campaign to build a working class base of people fighting for state and national power. Democratic Left DSA Joins National Day of Action for Safe Schools August 4, 2020 As school districts across the country contemplate reopening, without the resources to do so safely, people are rising up. Low Ebb for the Pink Tide: What’s Going Wrong in Latin America? July 29, 2020 How is it possible to defeat democratically those who do not believe in democracy? Trouble for the Mexican Left: President López Obrador’s Denialism and Ineptitude July 27, 2020 “AMLO” seemed poised to establish himself as the most effective and progressive of Latin American leaders. What happened instead was heartbreaking. More Democratic Left Join DSA Donate Upcoming Events 08/19/2020 Wednesday 9:00 PM EDT Voter Universe Training 08/20/2020 Thursday 7:30 PM EDT Building an Inclusive Movement for Economic Justice with Rev. Andrew Wilkes and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis View all upcoming events News and Statements August Dispatch: Celebrate our victories and keep fighting August 6, 2020 We can win. Friday, July 10 the United Teachers of Los Angeles released a poll of their membership showing 83% wanted full distance learning as the school year starts. Monday, July 13 the school district announced it would be so. Chicago was even faster. This past Tuesday, the Chicago Teachers Union called for a strike… DSA Statement Demanding Safe Schools and No Return to In-Person Learning for Fall 2020 July 27, 2020 This is a rapid response alert. We will add updates and organizing actions to this statement as the situation unfolds. UPDATE: Pledge to take action with DSA here! The ruling class has rained violence on the working class in the US and abroad since March, using the pandemic crises to further the grip of capitalism… July National Political Committee newsletter — in crisis, we need collective action July 23, 2020 Summer is in full swing and conditions in the U.S. are continuing to deteriorate. The fear and uncertainty about whether another round of relief will be passed federally is only being outweighed by the amount of outrage at the continued escalation of brutal tactics by police and unmarked federal officers on the streets of Portland… A New International Committee/Un Nuevo Comité Internacional July 15, 2020 We are happy to announce that the members of the new leadership of the DSA International Committee (IC) have been formally appointed by the National Political Committee. After a long and thorough vetting process this is a huge step forward in our ongoing process of restructuring the International Committee and begins the process of putting… View more news DSA Sites Democratic Left The magazine of the Democratic Socialists of America Democratic Socialist Labor Commission DSA The main site for the Democratic Socialists of America DSA Fund A 501(c)(3) committed to political education DSA For Bernie The home for DSA's campaign in support of Bernie Sanders for president DSA Store Union-made apparel and swag Ecosocialist Working Group International Committee Working towards a solidarity that knows no borders Medicare For All Healthcare is a Human Right National Electoral Committee Electing Democratic Socialists Up and Down the Ticket Religious Socialism The intersection of faith and socialism Socialist Forum In-depth political discussion by and for DSA members. YDSA The campus-oriented section of DSA Home About Us What is Democratic Socialism? 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