Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive

Regardless of whether Americans think socialism is bad or good, or how they define it, most of them embrace socialist policies and programs – as long as no one calls them that.

By: Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, University of North Dakota, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 1,522

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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By Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, University of North Dakota

Candidates affiliated with Democratic Socialists of America, an organization well to the left of the Democratic Party, have scored wins in several of the party’s competitive primaries. It’s very likely that they will win House seats in the November 2026 elections since the candidates reside in progressive strongholds.

Although those candidates have drawn much attention, this is hardly a new trend. Bernie Sanders, the nation’s most prominent …

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