The Company Politicians Keep Reveals Their True Intentions

As children, we learn that our character is shaped by those we associate with, a lesson that holds particularly true for politicians pursuing power. Their chosen allies reveal what values and ideas they find acceptable—and the more extreme their associations, the more cautious we should be about the changes they promote.

Zohran Mamdani, a rising star in city politics after winning a recent primary, has been involved with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) since 2017. The organization he aligns with openly supports radical ideas, including restructuring family and social systems.

List of Democratic Socialists of America beliefs and protest image — Mamdani would decriminalize the Queens “Market of Sweethearts.”

Members of the DSA have publicly called for the abolition of the nuclear family, viewing it as a tool of oppression. During a conference, they discussed dismantling family structures and police-like control over children, arguing that the family acts as part of a “carceral system” that treats children as property. They envision a future where collective care replaces traditional family units, with some even reducing marriage to a transactional contract.

Panelists at Socialism 2025 discussing family abolition — Eman Abdelhadi, Emily Janakiram, and Olivia Katbi called for the abolition of the family at a socialist conference.

Advocates argue that removing the family’s influence facilitates broader societal control, which they believe is necessary for radical change. They suggest that government programs like universal childcare are steps toward destabilizing traditional family bonds, ultimately aiming to control young minds and diminish parental authority.

From personal experience, the destruction of the family often leads to lifelong struggles with insecurity and a loss of stability. Yet, radicals view the family as a prison rather than a foundation for healthy development. Their long-term goal is clear: eliminate the traditional family to establish a collectivist society entirely under their control.

Zohran Mamdani campaigning — Mamdani’s supporting views on family are intertwined with his political ambitions.

While some politicians pretend to support families, their affiliations with groups that oppose traditional family values raise questions. Zohran Mamdani, associated with the DSA, echoes their ideology, promoting policies that undermine parental authority and traditional social structures.

In the end, what politicians don’t say often matters more than their words. Their alliances with radical groups expose their true intentions: to redefine the family and reshape society according to a radical ideological vision.

—Adam B. Coleman is author of “The Children We Left Behind” and founder of Wrong Speak Publishing.