Recently, we’ve seen the success of various political candidates associated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). This is not just in the bluest of states, like New York or Washington. But it now includes candidates in the Midwest as well.

Their website says, “The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 100,000 members and chapters in all 50 states.”

Their “DSA Public Platform” notes: “The Democratic Socialists of America are fighting to win a world organized and governed by and for the vast majority, the working class.”

Their own platform is beyond radical: “Our demands: Defund the police…End all police contracts with social services…Decertify police unions and associations…End all misdemeanor offenses, accounting for 80% of total court dockets, reduce jail churn by reducing arrests, and cut funding to prosecutor’s offices. End all fines and fees associated with the criminal legal process, including ticketing, cash bail, court costs, and parole and probation fees…Freedom for all incarcerated people…Cease police occupation of Black and brown communities…Disarm law enforcement officers, including the police and private security.” And it goes on and on like this.

One of the DSA goals is: “Provide free, quality public education from pre‑K to college and cancel all student........

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