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She was the first socialist to win a citywide election in Seattle since Anna Louise Strong was elected to the school board in 1916. Sawant has indicated that the genesis of her becoming a socialist began in India, a country plagued by immense poverty.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
She was the first socialist to win a citywide election in Seattle since Anna Louise Strong was elected to the school board in 1916. Sawant has indicated that the genesis of her becoming a socialist began in India, a country plagued by immense poverty.
A former software engineer, Sawant became an economics instructor in Seattle after immigrating to the United States from her native India. She ran unsuccessfully for the Washington House of Representatives in 2012 before winning her seat on the Seattle City Council in 2013.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A former software engineer, Sawant became an economics instructor in Seattle after immigrating to the United States from her native India. She ran unsuccessfully for the Washington House of Representatives in 2012 before winning her seat on the Seattle City Council in 2013.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Kshama Sawant is an Indian-American politician and economist who served on the Seattle City Council from 2014-2024. She was a member of Socialist Alternative, the first and only member of the party to date to be elected to public office. She is also a member of the DSA.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Kshama Sawant is an Indian-American politician and economist who served on the Seattle City Council from 2014-2024. She was a member of Socialist Alternative, the first and only member of the party to date to be elected to public office. She is also a member of the DSA.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Michael Payne is a Virginia politician currently serving on the Charlottesville City Council. He is a member of the DSA and has served since 2020. Payne graduated with a BA from William and Mary and focuses on affordable housing, public transportation and a living wage.
November 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Michael Payne is a Virginia politician currently serving on the Charlottesville City Council. He is a member of the DSA and has served since 2020. Payne graduated with a BA from William and Mary and focuses on affordable housing, public transportation and a living wage.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jack Hanson is a Vermont politician who served on the Burlington City Council from 2019-22. He is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. He left the city council to work for Burlington’s Net Zero Project.
November 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jack Hanson is a Vermont politician who served on the Burlington City Council from 2019-22. He is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. He left the city council to work for Burlington’s Net Zero Project.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Joe Magee is a Vermont politician who served on the Burlington City Council. He is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the DSA. He has served on the council from 2021 until he became the Deputy Chief of Staff for Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak.
November 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Joe Magee is a Vermont politician who served on the Burlington City Council. He is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the DSA. He has served on the council from 2021 until he became the Deputy Chief of Staff for Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Perri Freeman is a Vermont politician currently serving on the Burlington City Council. She is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. She has served on the council since 2019. DSA members represent 25% of the Burlington Council.
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Perri Freeman is a Vermont politician currently serving on the Burlington City Council. She is a member of the Vermont Progressive Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. She has served on the council since 2019. DSA members represent 25% of the Burlington Council.
Garza ran on a platform of ending prosecutions for low-level drug possession, holding police officers accountable for misconduct, and pursuing restorative justice. While the executive director the Workers Defense Project, he worked to pass paid sick-time policies in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Garza ran on a platform of ending prosecutions for low-level drug possession, holding police officers accountable for misconduct, and pursuing restorative justice. While the executive director the Workers Defense Project, he worked to pass paid sick-time policies in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.
Garza was the executive director of the Workers Defense Project. He defeated incumbent DA Margaret Moore in for the Democratic Party nomination. Garza advocated for significant changes to drug prosecutions, "On day one, we will end the prosecution of low-level drug offenses here in Travis County."
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Garza was the executive director of the Workers Defense Project. He defeated incumbent DA Margaret Moore in for the Democratic Party nomination. Garza advocated for significant changes to drug prosecutions, "On day one, we will end the prosecution of low-level drug offenses here in Travis County."
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jose Garza is the District Attorney for Travis County, Texas. Garza was born in Lared, and grew up in San Antonio. He graduated from University of Texas in 2001 and later graduated with a J.D. from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the DSA.
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jose Garza is the District Attorney for Travis County, Texas. Garza was born in Lared, and grew up in San Antonio. He graduated from University of Texas in 2001 and later graduated with a J.D. from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the DSA.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Teri Castillo is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. Castillo is a member of the DSA and has served in her capacity since 2021. She is the daughter of migrant farm workers and holds a MA in History from the University of Texas-San Antonio.
November 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Teri Castillo is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. Castillo is a member of the DSA and has served in her capacity since 2021. She is the daughter of migrant farm workers and holds a MA in History from the University of Texas-San Antonio.
Prior to serving on the city Council, he graduated from the University of Texas-San Antonio and worked as a math teacher at Sam Houston High School.
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Prior to serving on the city Council, he graduated from the University of Texas-San Antonio and worked as a math teacher at Sam Houston High School.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. McKee-Rodriguez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has served in his capacity since 2021.
November 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is a Texas politician currently serving on the San Antonio City Council. McKee-Rodriguez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has served in his capacity since 2021.
Casar was elected to the House of Reps in 2022. He’s is currently the chair of the Progressive Caucus. He announced in August that he would not seek re-election as a result of the new congressional districts proposed by the Texas legislature.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Casar was elected to the House of Reps in 2022. He’s is currently the chair of the Progressive Caucus. He announced in August that he would not seek re-election as a result of the new congressional districts proposed by the Texas legislature.
As an Austin City Council member, he led policy efforts on issues ranging from affordable housing, paid sick leave, living wage increases, tenant organizing, immigrant rights, criminal justice reforms (such as "ban the box"), and police accountability.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
As an Austin City Council member, he led policy efforts on issues ranging from affordable housing, paid sick leave, living wage increases, tenant organizing, immigrant rights, criminal justice reforms (such as "ban the box"), and police accountability.
Prior to serving on the Austin Council, he worked as policy director for the Workers Defense Project (Proyecto Defensa Laboral), where he won victories such as rest and water breaks for construction workers, living wage requirements, and against wage theft.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Prior to serving on the Austin Council, he worked as policy director for the Workers Defense Project (Proyecto Defensa Laboral), where he won victories such as rest and water breaks for construction workers, living wage requirements, and against wage theft.
Casar began his activism in college, organizing with Students and Workers United for a Living Wage, which led the campaign to get University administration to pay all of its workers a higher living wage and higher tuition and fees for students to help offset the pay raises.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Casar began his activism in college, organizing with Students and Workers United for a Living Wage, which led the campaign to get University administration to pay all of its workers a higher living wage and higher tuition and fees for students to help offset the pay raises.
Gregorio Casar was born in Houston, Texas to Mexican immigrants. He attended college at the University of Virginia, where he graduated with a BA in Political and Social Thought in 2011.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Gregorio Casar was born in Houston, Texas to Mexican immigrants. He attended college at the University of Virginia, where he graduated with a BA in Political and Social Thought in 2011.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Greg Casar is a Texas politician currently serving in the US House of Reps since 2023. He previously served on the Austin City Council since January 6, 2015. Casar was the youngest elected Austin City Council Member. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the DSA.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Greg Casar is a Texas politician currently serving in the US House of Reps since 2023. He previously served on the Austin City Council since January 6, 2015. Casar was the youngest elected Austin City Council Member. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the DSA.
While at UT, she served as coordinator of the Amnesty International chapter and was a member of the Cultural Attractions Committee and the Wesley Foundation. She graduated from American University Washington College of Law with specializations in International Human Rights Law and Gender and the Law
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
While at UT, she served as coordinator of the Amnesty International chapter and was a member of the Cultural Attractions Committee and the Wesley Foundation. She graduated from American University Washington College of Law with specializations in International Human Rights Law and Gender and the Law
Amelia was born in eastern Kentucky and moved with her family to Knoxville in the early ‘80s. Amelia attended the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) and graduated with a B.A. in Comparative Studies of Race and Ethnicity, a degree she designed through the College Scholars program.
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Amelia was born in eastern Kentucky and moved with her family to Knoxville in the early ‘80s. Amelia attended the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) and graduated with a B.A. in Comparative Studies of Race and Ethnicity, a degree she designed through the College Scholars program.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Amelia Parker is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Parker is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented one of Knoxville’s at-large seats since 2019.
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Amelia Parker is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Parker is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented one of Knoxville’s at-large seats since 2019.
Singh has served as a community advocate for more than two decades, working in the field of medical social services, where she assisted women with access to healthcare. She worked with the Knox County Health Dept, focusing on access to medical care for Knoxville’s homeless population with HIV/AIDS.
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Singh has served as a community advocate for more than two decades, working in the field of medical social services, where she assisted women with access to healthcare. She worked with the Knox County Health Dept, focusing on access to medical care for Knoxville’s homeless population with HIV/AIDS.
Singh was born in Varanasi, India and moved with her family to Knoxville at the age of 10. She became a Naturalized American Citizen in Knoxville at age 13. After graduating from Bearden High School, Seema obtained a B.A. from UTK in Psychology and Religious studies.
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Singh was born in Varanasi, India and moved with her family to Knoxville at the age of 10. She became a Naturalized American Citizen in Knoxville at age 13. After graduating from Bearden High School, Seema obtained a B.A. from UTK in Psychology and Religious studies.
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Seema Singh is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Singh is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented Knoxville’s 3rd district since 2017. She campaigned as a “Bernie-style Democratic Socialist”
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Seema Singh is a Tennessee politician currently serving on the Knoxville City Council. Singh is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has represented Knoxville’s 3rd district since 2017. She campaigned as a “Bernie-style Democratic Socialist”