Democratic Socialists of America

A line of young people in red T-shirts stretches the width of a street in front of a crows. They’re posed behind a banner that reads, “Democratic Socialists of America / Solidarity is essential/ May Day.”

Organizing Practice

Democratic Socialists of America

Big Tent and Programmatic Unity Can Coexist in DSA

by: Jack Suria Linares
Article published:: June 9, 2022

Response to ‘The High-Stakes Strife in DSA’: To move forward, DSA must engage both its broad membership and core activists in building strategy, and strengthen its practice of unity in action.

Organizing Practice

Democratic Socialists of America

Rows and rows of people seated in a large conference room, all raising their hands. The photo is shot from the back of the room, so you just see their backs. Two big screens face the audience; it’s a windowless room with small lights all over the ceiling.

Organizing Practice

Democratic Socialists of America

DSA Debates Show Growing Pains

By: Christine Riddiough

A row of people holding placards that spell out “BERNIE” in letters outlined with light bulbs.

Organizing Practice

Democratic Socialists of America

More Smoke Than Fire in DSA Debates

By: Dan Lutz

In the foreground, a big red banner with white lettering that reads “Democratic Socialists of America.” People in heavy coats, scarves and hats stand behind it. Most are white. The thick crowd extends back down the city street. Lots of people are holding other signs, white with red letters, saying “Working women of the world unite.”

Organizing Practice

Democratic Socialists of America

Democracy, Strategy, Modes of Struggle: The High-Stakes Strife in DSA

By: Max Elbaum

Posed group of about 30 people, mixed ethnicities, men and women, mostly young.

Electoral Strategy

Community Organizing

DSA’s Sumathy Kumar & the Socialists in Office Committee

By: Stephanie Luce

In the foreground, a Black woman in an electric-blue dress with her back to the camera, held by three young men in a group hug. The man with his back to the camera has a gold T-shirt that says “India for Buffalo Mayor.” They’re in a room with low light, with a multi-racial group of women gathered in a semi-circle around them.

Electoral Strategy

Community Organizing

India Walton Wins With People Power

By: Harper S.E. Bishop

Four people in face masks carrying a red banner with white lettering that says “Protect the right to organize: Pass the PRO Act.” They’re surrounded by several other people as they march down a city street. Several have red T-shirts or red masks.

Electoral Strategy

Danger from the Right

Mapping the Moment: DSA’s Maikiko James Looks at the Dems

By: Whitney Maxey

People at a protest with a banner that says "People's Bailout"

Electoral Strategy

Danger from the Right

Returning to the Fold: DSA and Coalition Politics After Trump

By: David Duhalde

Nurses poses with city street traffic in background

Electoral Strategy

Phara Souffrant Forrest: Using Elected Office to Build Community Power

By: Luke Elliott-Negri