That old-time Marxism
Democratic Socialists' sweep in NYC elections this week highlights the growing influence of the far-left movement in the Silicon Valley political scene.
What do CA Democratic Socialists believe?
"Capitalism is a system designed by the owning class to exploit the rest of us for their own profit. We must replace it with democratic socialism.
"We want the multiracial working class united in solidarity instead of divided by fear. We want to win “radical” reforms like single-payer Medicare for All, defunding the police/refunding communities, the Green New Deal, and more as a transition to a freer, more just life."
--CA DSA Website
What's the impact of the DSA in California cities?
"Democratic Socialists make up the left flank of the Democratic Party, supporting abolishing prisons, aggressive climate policies, rent controls and radical racial equity policies. They’ve been aggressively gaining ground in key deep blue cities, calling for radical policy changes and opposing mainstream Democrats."
--Daily Caller
In which the SJ Chamber of Commerce allies with the CA DSA
After many years of avoiding political endorsements, in 2024, the ostensibly pro-business San Jose Chamber of Commerce came out in favor of (no typo) the Make It Easier To Raise Taxes Proposition 5. In this, they were aligned with the CA Democratic Socialists of America, which also supported Prop. 5, which went down to defeat locally and statewide.
Follow Opportunity Now on Twitter @svopportunity
We prize letters from our thoughtful readers. Typed on a Smith Corona. Written in longhand on fine stationery. Scribbled on a napkin. Hey, even composed on email. Feel free to send your comments to us at opportunitynowsv@gmail.com or (snail mail) 1590 Calaveras Ave., SJ, CA 95126. Remember to be thoughtful and polite. We will post letters on an irregular basis on the main Opp Now site.