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Springs of Revolution: The Revolutionary Left of the DSA Struggles to Shape the Organization

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Jul 28, 2025
Ahmed Hussain and Luisa Martinez, leaders on the DSA's National Political Committee, delve into the transformative Springs of Revolution platform. They discuss the struggle to shape DSA into a grassroots, anti-imperialist organization, emphasizing the importance of local chapters. The conversation explores Palestine as a moral compass, the impact of recent uprisings like George Floyd's protests, and the need for deep organizing to seize political opportunities. Their vision challenges moderates and aims to unify the left under a more radical agenda.
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DSA Needs Bottom-Up Anti-Imperialism

  • Springs of Revolution fights to make DSA a bottom-up, anti-imperialist, and internationalist organization.
  • It focuses on empowering local chapters and setting binding political standards nationally.
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Uniting DSA's Left Factions

  • Springs of Revolution unites diverse left caucuses in DSA around anti-imperialist politics, especially Palestine.
  • They navigate internal disagreements to maintain a strong left coalition and work with the right wing when possible.
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Caucuses Are Transitional Structures

  • DSA caucuses help organize tendencies but can enshrine old conflicts.
  • As the organization matures, it may move beyond caucuses to higher structures.
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