Democratic socialists rework platform as they step into spotlight
Democratic Socialists of America is in a brighter spotlight than ever.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has revised its platform ahead of a national summit this weekend in Chicago. The updated 2024 version of the "Workers Deserve More" agenda includes shifts in immigration and democracy positions as Republicans seek to associate the entire Democratic Party with these views. The new platform endorses "freedom of movement" and abolishes ICE, legalizing migration and offering amnesty to those already in the country.
It also calls for abolishing the Senate, which DSA deems undemocratic due to equal representation regardless of population. Meanwhile, Democrats running for office are distancing themselves from DSA while benefiting from local support, and the organization is attracting both progressive media and conservative attention.
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