Quad Cities Democratic Socialists of America (QCDSA) is a local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist political organization in the United States, with tens of thousands of members in all 50 states. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few.

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If you’re looking for ways to get involved in progressive politics, we welcome you! We’re looking for people to join our working groups to advance our fight for social, economic and racial justice both nationally and locally in Iowa & Illinois.

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Welcome to the Quad Cities Chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a national organization committed to creating a more equitable and just society. Our mission is to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and challenge systems of inequality.

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Our meetings are open to the public and welcome to anyone interested in learning more about the Democratic Socialists of America. Join us for our next meeting to learn more about what our working groups are doing within our community to make a difference. Visit our Events page to come to our meetings and get involved.

My Existence is a Sword

by Morgan Hadassah I crave peace yet conflict finds me Adversity tempers my quality I am dragged from battle to battle My shine dulled red and left chipped I long to be reforged into a plow Tilling the fields instead of felling foes But right now my blade is double...

Health-scam

by B. Maloney Americans continue struggling to improve labor laws, create well-paying jobs, and improve health outcomes within our healthcare systems. Largely responsible for this struggle is for-profit healthcare and corporate monopolies, who through their endless...

Material Allyship

by Morgan Hadassah Ways to support trans people: Ask trans people what they need. Performative allyship only goes so far Emotional support; listening, respecting, and just being a friend to the trans people in your life can go a long way. Stockpile reproductive...

Starbucks Strike Support

by Andrew D On a frigid, blustery Christmas Eve, the workers at the Starbucks on 53rd St & Elmore Ave in Davenport stood defiant at the busy intersection. Workers at hundreds of stores organized under Starbucks Workers United had been on strike since December...

The Quad-City Worker: Winter 2025

The Winter 2025 issue of our quarterly zine The Quad-City Worker is out now! You'll hear from our authors talk about the Starbucks strike last year, the evils of the private healthcare industry, and the fight for trans liberations. Read the articles here on our...

On the Collapse of 324 Main St

On Monday, February 3rd, 2025, the Scott County Attorney announced that they would not be seeking criminal charges against locally known slumlord Andrew Wold, 43, for his role in the collapse of The Davenport. On May 28th, 2023, The Davenport, a 116-year-old apartment...

On the 2024 Presidential Election

Over the last few days, people in our community have reached out to us for our assessment of the election. Many people are scared right now. They want to know that tomorrow will be safe. They fear for themselves, but more often they fear for the lives of their loved...

How to Sprout

by Josh L A friend and comrade asked me to write about why I joined DSA. Looking back on it, my motives were slight and small, a fragile seedling, really. I was searching for something but I couldn’t articulate for what very effectively. I might have said that I was...

Workers and Political Power

by B. Maloney The current structures of power and wealth that shape our society ensures workers bear the public costs of private profits. Workers only receive a portion of the value their labor power creates. The labor force is the backbone of business profits....

Opposite Sides of the Same Coin

The Management of Power by Leaders of Both Movement and Business Unions by See Double Union membership has statistically been shown to raise wages, increase benefits and make lives better for the people that vote “Union Yes.” However, the inner workings of a union are...