The Case for Liberal Socialists: Why Resistance Liberals May Find a Home in the DSA
By
Paul Crider
Summary
This article examines the relationship between liberalism and socialism, arguing that many self-identified liberals who resist far-right politics are already aligned with social democratic or socialist values. It critiques the Democratic Party's centrist leadership for failing to address systemic issues like ICE enforcement, wealth inequality, and democratic erosion, while suggesting that local DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) chapters offer a more principled and effective political home for what the author calls "resistance liberals." The piece explores ideological tensions, electoral strategy, and the potential for coalition-building between liberals and socialists.
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· 4 pulledYou vote and vote and vote—blue no matter who, because you know the alternative is fascism.
But you see a gerontocratic and cowardly Democratic leadership missing the point an
No human is illegal. Diversity is strength. Love is love. We should trust science.
Local DSA chapters may have much to offer resistance liberals.
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