Poll: Democrats Favor Socialism Over Capitalism

Ilana Novick Aug 14, 2018 Young people especially are feeling less upbeat about capitalism. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

So, How’s That Major-Party Election Madness Working for Us?

Paul Street / Truthdig Aug 12, 2018 The Republicans and Democrats are two faces of the same failure. And there will be no real hope of rescue by third parties until the American system of electoral politics is rebuilt from the ground up. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Ocasio-Cortez: Why Are Our Pockets Empty for Health Care and Education?

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Aug 9, 2018 The democratic socialist takes Congress to task in a blistering interview with CNN's Chris Cuomo. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

From Sweden to the U.S., Resistance Is in the Air

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jul 26, 2018 Creative protests and acts of solidarity, in concert with the determination and courage of refugees, are changing politics all over the world. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Makes Millennial Socialism Different

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 26, 2018 As writer Ben Judah argues, the Occupy movement, Jeremy Corbyn and Bernie Sanders changed this generation's thinking, and made a come-from-behind win like that of New York's Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez possible. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Rebirth of Democratic Socialism

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 24, 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her comrades are shaking up politics in constructive and promising ways. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Joining Forces to Boost Progressive Agenda in Kansas

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jul 14, 2018 Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez head to Kansas in advance of that state's Aug. 7 Democratic primary. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Con of Diversity

Chris Hedges, Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 8, 2018 Racial diversity in the hands of the ruling elites—political and corporate—is a tool for preserving white privilege, wealth and power. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

After New York’s Electoral Upset, Eyes Turn to Massachusetts

STEVE LeBLANC / The Associated Press Jul 8, 2018 Ayanna Pressley, an African-American Boston City Council member, is mounting a primary challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano. Her friend Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's victory inspires her. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ocasio-Cortez Takes Democratic Senator to Task on Twitter

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 2, 2018 The self-proclaimed socialist challenges the notion her politics can only find success in the Bronx. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Restless Democratic Newcomers Bringing Change to Congress

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2018 Ready or not, change is coming to the House Democrats. Across the country, a new generation is making its way to Washington. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Joe Crowley’s Defeat Has to Do With Democratic Party Superdelegates

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jun 28, 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's win shows how grass-roots pressure to democratize the party—mounting since 2016—is starting to pay off. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )