This chapter explores the complexities within leftist organizations like DSA regarding the Israeli offensive in Gaza, leading to debates on rhetoric and responses. It discusses the impact of Biden's intervention delay, potential election implications, and the balancing act between opposing actions and strategic voting within the left. The importance of unity, inclusivity, and translating beliefs into practical victories for a broader leftist movement is stressed.
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The term "socialism" has gained prominence in today's political discourse, yet it hasn't fully entered the political mainstream apart from moments like the Occupy Wall Street movement or Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign. Unlike the fervent following of MAGA, there's no socialist movement of comparable size and far-right politicians outnumber their left-leaning counterparts a hundred to one. Why is this the case, and does socialism actually have a shot at shaping future policy? To answer these questions, Adam is joined by Bhaskar Sunkara, founder of Jacobin, president of The Nation, and author of The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality.
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