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The Other Big Surprise of 2016 Is the Return of Democratic Socialism
Whether or not Sanders reaches the White House, it's clear that democratic socialism has made a comeback in American life.
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Elites vs. Too Much Democracy: Andrew Sullivan’s Afraid of Popular Self-Government
The trouble with Trump isn't because of too much democracy; it's decades of political malfeasance that have made Americans furious.
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Why a GOP Challenger Is Unlikely to Beat Trump
With five of the last seven Republican nominees refusing to endorse Trump, the GOP is facing its biggest rift since 1912.
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Henry A. Giroux | Why Teachers Matter in Dark Times
Through public education, teachers could help protect democratic institutions — if only schools were properly funded.
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In Cowboy Capitalism, High Technology Worsens Economic Inequities
How should technology best be deployed to serve human needs? Never has the need for such a debate been greater.
Here Are 10 Ways to Make Elections More Democratic
Here are a few ideas to make the electoral process work for more people.
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Democracy Awakening 2016: Making a More Peaceful World
Democracy Awakening calls for a “Congress of Conscience” through nonviolent direct action.
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What Comes After Capitalism? Upcoming Teach-Ins Can Show a Way Forward
When the next economic crash comes, we can be ready with a clear, workable and compelling vision of how to reorganize society.
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“Writing the Decline: On the Struggle for South Africa’s Democracy” Captures “Resonances of the Times”
Writing the Decline assembles people whose actions held potential for a truer democracy.
Interview With the Founders of the Democracy in Europe Movement 25: Yanis Varoufakis and Srecko Horvat
We talk to the former finance minister of Greece, Varoufakis, and philosopher, activist and author, Horvat.