Establishment Democrats Must Accept the Ascendant Left Base

Democratic Socialists of America candidates swept New York City, insurgent candidates are gaining steam across the U.S. and voters are rejecting long-held ideas about foreign policy and economics.

(Activists rally as part of the “Tax the Rich” campaign on April 30th, 2026. Credit: NYC-DSA.)

New York City Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) just had an even better primary season than the shockwave 2025 win of now-Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Out of a ten-candidate legislative slate including U.S. Congress, New York State Senate, and New York State …