Sewer socialism is flowing through America's cities
Summary
Some U.S. cities are seeing a rise in a movement called "sewer socialism," which focuses on expanding government services like affordable housing, child care, and public transportation. This movement is inspired by early 1900s policies and is gaining support among younger politicians and voters who want more public investments to help with cost-of-living issues.Key Facts
- Sewer socialism is a political approach that supports public programs for the common good, like affordable housing and public transit.
- Politicians in cities like New York, Seattle, and Washington D.C. are promoting these ideas.
- The movement dates back to early 1900s Milwaukee, where public sewer systems and housing projects were built by the government.
- Many Americans, especially younger voters, have a more positive view of socialism compared to capitalism.
- The movement revives New Deal-style public investments that were reduced in the 1970s and 1990s.
- Some past policies reduced public housing funding or limited welfare benefits, shifting more responsibility to the private market.
- The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) now has over 110,000 members and has helped elect around 172 candidates since 2018.
- It is still uncertain whether sewer socialism will grow beyond liberal-leaning cities.
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