America's Peak Socialism
The emergence of the Democratic Socialists of America and their political victories, from New York City across the fruited plains of Michigan and Wisconsin, all the way to Colorado, strikes many as a new thing in U.S. politics.
TL;DR
- The Democratic Socialists of America have achieved political victories in multiple US states.
- Previous movements have increased the size and scope of government.
- Advocates of past movements often avoided the term 'socialism,' while opponents used it.
- Key New Deal policies, such as Social Security, remain part of American society.
- Government transfer payments have contributed to income equalization for the lower 60% of the population.