democratic socialist
Americannoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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Rae Huang, a 43-year-old community organizer and democratic socialist, is waging a long-shot campaign for L.A. mayor, focusing on free buses, public housing and police abuse.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
She has been disavowed by lawmakers across the Democratic spectrum, from Blue Dog centrist Rep. Josh Gottheimer to democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
Mamdani, who calls himself a democratic socialist, went to JPMorgan Chase’s new headquarters at 270 Park Avenue for a noon meeting with the billionaire Dimon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Some policies, like public grocery stores and rent caps, will be familiar to supporters of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist whose campaign energised American progressives.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
In the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s remarkable election on Nov. 4 as New York City’s next mayor — followed by democratic socialist Katie Wilson winning Seattle’s mayoralty — the moment for economic populism seems ripe.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
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