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 a minor political force until the 2016 presidential campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders, a self-identified democratic socialist, after which its membership swelled from about 6,000 members in …

The Division of the State Architect (DSA) provides design and construction oversight for K–12 schools, community colleges, and various other state-owned and state-leased facilities to ensure that they …

Aug 6, 2025 · DSA was formed in 1982 as a merger of the Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee (DSOC) and the New American Movement (NAM). DSOC was a faction led by Michael Harrington …

Find the list of YDSA chapters here.

Democratic socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few.

Members have the freedom to organize for shared political perspectives and take part in DSA’s democratic processes towards that end. DSA members and factions may organize to change DSA’s …

“Workers Deserve More” is DSA's 2024 program to bring together millions of people throughout the U.S. to fight for a true democracy where working people have control over their own lives, their …

Once you join, check out below how to get involved with DSA in your local or at the national level – from campaigns to working groups and other ongoing projects.

DSA’s primary political leadership is the National Political Committee (NPC), a twenty-five-person body which functions as the board of directors of DSA and is elected every two years by the delegates to …