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Democratic Socialism
Socialism Beyond the Ballot Box
Socialism is about more than just voting for one person in one election.
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The Democratic Party’s Mitosis
Voters face a choice in the Democratic Primary that could be deeply significant both in terms of the long-term direction of the party.
Democracy and Decentralization: UK Labour Leaders Reframe Socialism for the 21st Century
To start a dialogue about public ownership in the US, progressives should follow the example of the UK's Labour Party leaders.
Why Americans Like Socialism
Americans overwhelmingly support either pure socialism, or at least the next best thing - Swedish-style social democracy.
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US Democracy Down for the Count: What Is It the Scandinavians Have That We Don’t?
Norway, Denmark and Sweden practice variations of a system that works much better than ours.
How Could Socialism Be Boring? It’s a System Run By and For People
Danny Katch, author of “Socialism ... Seriously,” discusses the inherent flaw of the assertion that capitalism equals democracy.
Bernie Sanders and the Limits of Electoral Politics
Bernie Sanders has progressives wondering if his presidential campaign can help build a sustainable working-class movement.
The Dangerously Limited Foreign Policy Discourse of the Democratic Candidates
After the Paris attacks, the Democratic candidates had a chance to offer progressive foreign policy ideas. They missed that chance.
How Campaign Finance Disenfranchises the Silent Majority of US Democratic Socialists
To elect a president who will promote the democratic socialist positions, the country will have to first create generous public funding of election campaigns.
Economic Update: Capitalism vs. Democratic Socialism
This episode provides updates on Canada's election results, and more.