Democratic Socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically to meet the needs of all, not to merely make profits for a select few. Democratic Socialism is a philosophy based on empowerment, liberty, democracy, and feminism, where community well being and individual development are the metrics of success.We advocate for stronger public goods like universal healthcare and free higher education in addition to more democracy in the work place.Our method is one of empowering communities and engaging in the politics of the possible while being guided by our ideals.Click here to read more
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Their Crisis, Our Pain: The Democratic Socialist Response
March 18th-20th
On the weekend of March 18th YDS will be holding their winter conference, Their Crisis, Our Pain: The Democratic Socialist Response. Cornel West will be a featured speaker as well as many exciting radical and activists. The conference will feature plenaries and workshops on feminism, anti-racist work, the environment, student debt, and many other subjects. Make sure you save the date, because you won't want to miss it.
Fall Red Letter: Summer Conference and US Social Forum Coverage & the New Activist Agenda and Coordinating Committee
