Inside the DSA Convention, Where Socialists Declared Dominance Over Dems and Set Their Sights on 2028

CHICAGO—The Democratic Socialists of America sent a clear message to Democrats during its biennial convention: We’re in charge now. Zohran Mamdani’s surprise win wasn’t an anomaly, delegates said, but rather the start of the DSA’s rise to power over the Democratic Party.
Updated: August 11, 2025 — 2:10 pm