Recent elections have shown a clear shift toward democratic socialism in several large U.S. cities. This trend is highlighted by the victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York City and other similar candidates in Washington D.C. and Seattle.

近期選舉顯示，數個美國大城市明顯轉向民主社會主義。Zohran Mamdani 在紐約市的獲勝，以及其他類似候選人在華盛頓特區與西雅圖的勝利，凸顯了這一趨勢。

The current political trend shows a move from moderate government toward democratic socialism. For example, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his supported candidates have won several elections, defeating established politicians. The appearance of a 'Squad 2.0' in the U.S. House of Representatives suggests that a strong left-wing group could now influence Democratic party leadership by demanding specific policy changes in exchange for their support.

目前的政治趨勢顯示，政府正從溫和派轉向民主社會主義。例如，市長 Zohran Mamdani 及其支持的候選人贏得了多次選舉，擊敗了資深政治人物。美國眾議院中「Squad 2.0」的出現，暗示一個強大的左翼集團現在可以透過要求特定的政策變更以換取支持，進而影響民主黨的領導層。

For ten years, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have worked to make socialist ideas more acceptable by presenting them as a practical solution to corporate power and economic inequality. This approach is especially popular with voters under 50, who often prefer socialism over capitalism. The movement has shifted its focus from simple protests to 'sewer socialism,' which emphasizes providing efficient city services, such as rent freezes and universal childcare, to prove that their ideas work in practice.

十多年來，美國民主社會主義者 (DSA) 一直致力於使社會主義理念更易被接受，將其呈現為解決企業權力與經濟不平等的務實方案。這種方法在 50 歲以下的選民中特別受歡迎，他們通常比起資本主義更傾向社會主義。該運動已將重心從簡單的抗議轉向「下水道社會主義」，強調提供高效的城市服務，如凍結租金和普及兒童照顧，以證明其理念在實踐中可行。

However, there is a deep division within the Democratic Party. Moderate groups, such as Third Way, argue that radical ideas—like defunding the police—could push away undecided voters in general elections. On the other hand, progressive supporters claim that the party leadership has ignored the needs of the working class. Additionally, the movement has used U.S. foreign policy, particularly the conflict in Gaza, to separate itself from traditional party views. Meanwhile, Republicans and Donald Trump have used this rise of the left to unite conservative voters, claiming the movement is a move toward communism.

然而，民主黨內部存在深層分歧。如 Third Way 等溫和派團體認為，激進理念（例如削減警察經費）可能會在一般選舉中推開尚未決定立場的選民。另一方面，進步派支持者則聲稱黨領導層忽略了勞工階級的需求。此外，該運動利用美國外交政策，特別是加沙衝突，使自己與傳統的黨派觀點區隔開來。同時，共和黨與川普利用左翼的崛起來團結保守派選民，聲稱該運動是向共產主義邁進。

The Democratic Party is currently experiencing an internal conflict between its moderate leaders and a growing socialist wing that has won important positions in major cities.

民主黨目前正經歷溫和派領導人與一個日益壯大、並在各大城市贏得重要職位的社會主義翼派之間的內部衝突。