Young voters are embracing candidates who promise affordable housing, stronger labor protections and expanded public services, with several democratic socialists winning historic elections. view video HBCU Endowments vs. Harvard’s $53.2 billionWhether America is ready for socialism depends on who you ask. We spoke with several experts, including DeNora Getachew, CEO of DoSomething, to understand why this movement is gaining momentum and what it means for voters. “For the past couple of decades, dissatisfaction with the economic status quo has increased support for socialism,” he said. “Once you get beyond the labels and the quirks of polling, reality suggests socialism is a much heavier lift,” he said.