A record number of US democratic socialists will become mayors. They’re out to prove their vision for affordability

1. The Guardian US FIRST 45m ago A record number of US democratic socialists will become mayors. They’re out to prove their vision for affordability

   Members of Democratic Socialists of America have a unique opportunity to fulfill campaign promises and group’s ideals As progressive candidates scored wins across the country last week, a historic number of socialists swept into power – in Congress, in state legislatures and at the helm of American cities. Democratic Socialists of America members Nithya Raman and Janeese Lewis George were elected to lead the second largest US city – Los Angeles – and the capital – Washington DC respectively. Two

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