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 …

DSA was founded in 1982 from a merger of the Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee (DSOC) and the New American Movement (NAM).

Jun 17, 2026 · Earlier this month, the Democratic Socialists of America’s top leadership met for an in-person meeting of their National Political Committee (NPC), the DSA’s governing authority. The …

4 days ago · The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are eyeing a 2028 presidential bid in the wake of recent electoral successes across the country. DSA Co-chair Ashik Siddique told The Hill in a …

Sep 23, 2024 · The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is the largest socialist organization in the U.S., operating as a political and activist non-profit 501 (c) (4) with close to 80,000 members and …

Nov 10, 2025 · Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) emphasize making essential services public. For instance, they advocate single-payer health care (Medicare for All), a right to housing through …

4 days ago · Bernie Sanders and the DSA warn Democrats after socialist candidates swept New York City's Tuesday elections, claiming a democratic socialist mandate.

4 days ago · The Democratic Socialists of America are staking their claim over New York City after Tuesday night’s resounding “socialist sweep” by candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani — …

6 days ago · Today is Election Day in New York, with a number of primary challengers hoping to unseat Democratic establishment politicians. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have a packed …

Jun 9, 2026 · It was formed in 1982 from a merger of the Michael Harrington led Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee and the smaller New American Movement. Democratic Socialists of America …