The fuzzy morons may be thinking of free Norwegian fishing sweaters, knitted by hand and with love, but their masters have other plans

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The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) released their updated political platform titled "Workers Deserve More," which outlines sweeping systemic, economic, and social changes. The platform envisions phasing out capitalism in favor of public and democratic control over major economic and social goods. [1, 2, 3]

Government and Structural Reforms

  • Abolish the Senate: Eliminate the upper chamber of Congress to reduce perceived anti-democratic legislative veto power.

  • Restructure Executive and Judicial Branches: Replace the presidency and the Supreme Court with congressional leadership models.

  • Immigration Changes: Abolish ICE and national borders over the long term while granting amnesty to undocumented residents. [1, 2, 3]

Economic and Social Welfare

  • Public Ownership: Move key industries, energy, healthcare, and large corporations into public or social ownership.

  • Universal Guarantees: Provide universal single-payer healthcare (Medicare for All), tuition-free higher education, student debt cancellation, and universal free social housing.

  • Labor Rights: Implement a 32-hour work week with full pay, guaranteed paid family leave, and a higher minimum wage. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Criminal Justice and Foreign Policy

  • Abolish Prisons and Police: Work toward the long-term dismantling of traditional carceral and policing systems.

  • Defund the Pentagon: Drastically cut U.S. military spending, close all overseas military bases, and lift economic sanctions on foreign adversaries. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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  • Democratic Socialists of America - Wikipedia

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