Social Democratic Party (USA)

The Social Democratic Party (SD), often referred to as Social Democrats, is a centre-left, social democratic and progressive political party based in the United States of America. It was founded in 2018 by a number of progressive members of the now defunct Democratic Party, who saw the Our Revolution Party as 'too far to the left'. The party holds social democratic and campaigns for a strong welfare state, cancelling all student debt, greater economic opportunities for the disadvantaged, a higher minimum wage, a wealth tax, all within a capitalist economy.

History
Social Democrats held their first convention in August, 2018 to vote on the party's platform ahead of the 2018 General Election and to nominate the winner of the Presidential primary Elizabeth Warren as the Party's nominee for President.

Elizabeth Warren ran a campaign arguing for higher taxes on the richest, including a wealth tax, cancelling the student debt and introducing a universal healthcare issues, but without eliminating private insurance for a couple of years. She came last in the presidential election and Social Democrats came fifth in the Parliamentary election.

Following the election, Social Democrats signed a coalition agreement with the Liberals with the support of Our Revolution.

Policies and principles

 * Making lobbyism a crime


 * Raising the minimum wage to $15/hour


 * Increasing taxes on the wealthy


 * Introducing a wealth tax


 * Implementing a Green New Deal


 * Funding public housing


 * Banning fracking


 * Introducing universal healthcare


 * Lowering drug prices