Ashik Siddique
Coverage of Ashik Siddique in the Nexus archive.
- Democratic Socialists of America wants to abolish the U.S. Senate. Bernie Sanders says ‘No.’
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) propose abolishing the U.S. Senate, presidency, and Supreme Court, replacing them with a unicameral legislature and expanded House of Representatives. Senate Democrats, including Bernie Sanders, Mark Kelly, and Elizabeth Warren, reject the idea as impractical or undefined.
- How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves
Ashik Siddique, a national chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, spoke to attendees at Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar at a party on Friday after the group’s summit.
- Democratic socialists rework platform as they step into spotlight
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) updated its platform ahead of a national summit, shifting positions on immigration and democracy. The 2024 agenda includes calls to abolish ICE, legalize migration, and amend the Senate's structure. The organization, now with over 120,000 members, faces increased media attention and political scrutiny as Republicans link it to the Democratic Party.
- DSA co-chair pushes back on Soviet Union comparisons, wants prisons to be 'less necessary'
DSA co-chair Ashik Siddique defended the organization against Soviet Union comparisons and outlined a vision to reduce the need for police and prisons in the U.S. He highlighted democratic socialism goals like Medicare for all, tuition-free college, and a 32-hour work week. DSA-endorsed candidates in New York won Democratic primaries, and President Donald Trump warned about socialism's influence in the party.