A Historical Comparison of the Debsian Socialist Party of America and the New Democratic Socialists of America
How do today’s Democratic Socialists of America compare to the Socialist Party of Eugene V. Debs? In The Long Reroute, author and longtime DSA member David Duhalde offers a rich historical analysis of the U.S. socialist movement, tracing key debates on labor, electoral politics, and internal party dynamics across generations. This publication is both a resource for DSA members ahead of the 2025 national convention and a primer for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of the largest socialist organization in the United States today. By recovering lessons from the past and challenging misleading historical comparisons, The Long Reroute equips organizers, delegates, and observers to navigate the strategic crossroads facing the socialist movement now.
