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What Is Democratic Socialism? A Q & A With The North Brooklyn DSA

Democratic Socialism has surged in popularity in the past two years. Bushwick Daily spoke to the North Brooklyn Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America spokesman Justin Charles to learn more.

By Abigail Koffler

Aug. 3, 2018 · 5 min read

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What Is Democratic Socialism? A Q & A With The North Brooklyn DSA

Democratic Socialism has surged in popularity in the past two years. Bushwick Daily spoke to the North Brooklyn Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America spokesman Justin Charles to learn more.

Abigail Koffler August 3, 2018Aug 3, 2018 · 5 min read

Democratic Socialism has surged in popularity in the past two years, but what is it and how does it affect the community? Bushwick Daily spoke to the North Brooklyn Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America spokesperson Justin Charles to learn more about the group and what it’s working to do.

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