About

Socialist Forum is an open and wide-ranging venue for thoughtful discussion and debate among DSA members. We provide space for political reflection that is theoretical, strategic, and long-term in order to develop a theory and practice of democratic socialism appropriate for the twenty-first century.

Contributions will represent as wide a range of views in DSA as possible. The editorial board of Socialist Forum is composed of members with various points of view on important political questions, and it does not adhere to a single theoretical or strategic perspective. As a result, the essays published in the journal reflect the views of the specific contributors, and are not intended to establish a DSA “party line” on any given issue.

Our goal is not simply to publish a new issue of Socialist Forum every few months, but to integrate the publication into DSA’s ongoing political education work as much as possible. Our hope is that the essays that appear in the journal become the subjects of robust debate and discussion, that they generate constructive feedback and criticism, and that they act as the initial steps for an ongoing conversation about our common political project.  

Submissions

While we do accept submissions on a rolling basis, we release limited period calls for pitches about two months in advance of each issue. Authors have a higher chance of having their articles accepted if they respond to these calls with an on-pitch theme.

Currently, the themed pitches are closed. Sign up for DSA’s newsletters for general DSA updates, including Socialist Forum pitch announcements.

Contact

Questions, inquiries, and pitches may be sent to socialistforum[at]dsausa.org.