Hakeem Jeffries suggests Democratic Socialists oppose his leadership because of racism
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized the Democratic Socialists of America and suggested the group’s activists lacked racial diversity. Jeffries is widely expected to become House speaker, unless enough Democrats vote against him. But the party’s far-left wing has already hinted it may try to block his rise. Jeffries has clashed before with allies […]
Meet the new members of the Democratic Socialists of America who make Bernie Sanders seem conservative.
The Democratic Socialists of America won significant races in New York, Colorado, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Several of the party’s new congressional members have also voiced ambitious, and in some cases controversial, policy positions. BlazeTV host Pat Gray introduced Darializa Avila Chevalier, pointing to her past calls to defund and abolish the police. In 2020, she […]
Socialists and Islamists once brought down a shah. Then came the consequences.
Democrats are set to control both chambers of Congress in January. On the party’s left, six Democratic Socialists of America candidates won House seats, adding to the group’s existing members, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. The DSA says its members will push for Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and […]
Newsom parts ways with socialists over billionaire tax as California voters seem ready to reject it
As November’s midterm elections approached, the Democratic Socialists of America backed California’s Proposition 40, which would have introduced a one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth in the state. By Wednesday afternoon, election results indicated the measure was likely to fail. Still, the DSA’s support for it has fueled debate over wealth redistribution and concerns that […]
Meet the strongly left-wing socialists joining Congress next year
Democrats are expected to take control of the House after Tuesday’s midterm elections. Their new majority may come with an added complication: a group of insurgent left-wing lawmakers whose demands could test party leaders over the next two years. Several candidates associated with democratic socialism won primary races, and are now projected to enter Congress […]
A socialist supported by Mamdani wins a New York City House seat as the Democratic Socialists of America grows its influence in Congress
Claire Valdez, the Democratic candidate in New York’s 7th Congressional District, was projected to defeat Republican community activist Melvin Rivera on Tuesday. The race will fill the seat held by Rep. Nydia Velázquez, who is retiring. Velázquez has represented the district since 2013 and has served in Congress since 1993. The district strongly favors Democrats, […]
Dem Rep. Crow on the Electability of Democratic Socialists: Many Are Expressing ‘Important Ideas’
Rep. Jason Crow on Democratic Socialists and 2028 Presidential Election During a recent episode of CNN’s “The Arena,” Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) was asked whether a Democratic socialist could be elected president in 2028. He suggested that, “I think there are great communicators,” highlighting that the specific labels attached to candidates might not be as […]
Obama supports democratic socialists like Zohran Mamdani
Former President Barack Obama is increasingly backing socialist and socialist-aligned Democrats as the left wing of the party gains traction ahead of the midterm elections. This year, candidates supported by the Democratic Socialists of America have achieved several significant primary victories, indicating a growing influence of the left in Democratic politics before the November elections. […]
Obama supports democratic socialists like Zohran Mamdani
Obama’s Growing Support for Progressive Democrats Former President Barack Obama is increasingly leveraging his political influence to back socialist and left-aligned Democratic candidates as their presence in the party strengthens ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Candidates supported by the Democratic Socialists of America have achieved several significant victories in primaries this year, indicating a […]
The champagne socialists who misled Millennials into believing false promises
The Broken Promise of the American Dream for Millennials It seems a generation was given the impression that achieving the American dream would be straightforward: earn a four-year degree, secure a good job, buy a home, and start a family. For numerous Millennials, the degree was attained, but the remainder of that promise was not […]