The DSA Isn’t Wrong About Everything
The Atlantic examines the Democratic Socialists of America's proposal to abolish the U.S. Senate, arguing that the institution is outdated and undemocratic. The author contends that while the DSA is often criticized, their critique of the Senate's structure aligns with historical concerns about fair representation.
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This piece contributes to the ongoing debate regarding constitutional reform and the efficacy of the American legislative branch.
Illustration by Paul Spella / The Atlantic. Source: Getty. July 22, 2026, 7 AM ET Share Save The Republican Party and its allied media organs have been blasting out messaging highlighting the radical views of the Democratic Socialists of America, whose views conservatives wish to associate with the Democratic Party. The particular extreme DSA stance they have chosen to highlight over the past week is the abolition of the U.S. Senate. The right-wing media is aflame with headlines such as “DSA Co-Chairman Defends Plan to Abolish Senate: ‘We Don’t Think That’s Extreme’” and “‘It’s Not Extreme’: Guess What the DSA Wants to Abolish Now.” (Answer: the Senate.)
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