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Democratic Socialists of America: Quick Facts

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Also Known As DSA
Date 1982 - present
Areas Of Involvement Socialism • activism • democratic socialism • left
Related People Michael Harrington • Zohran Mamdani • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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