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‘​What Does One Do When Both Options Are Catastrophic?’: An Interview With Cornel West

Ed Rampell / Truthdig Nov 2, 2023 Discussing the independent presidential candidate's forceful advocacy for economic democracy, social justice and restraint in foreign policy. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

The Man Who Made Socialism Cool Again

Jason Hannan / The Conversation Mar 5, 2020 Democratic socialism might just be about to have its moment in America, and it's thanks to none other than Sen. Bernie Sanders. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Class: The Little Word the Elites Want You to Forget

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 Our oligarchic rulers are determined to ban all discussion of class warfare, which is why they are trying to block the nomination of Sanders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Neoliberalism Has Radicalized a Whole Generation

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Feb 26, 2020 Elites on both sides of the political aisle may not have seen this change coming --- but if they were paying attention, they would have. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The New Rules of the Game

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 17, 2020 If Bernie Sanders — miraculously — wins the nomination, Democratic Party elites suddenly will bless Trump as the least worst option. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Meg vs. Socialism

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Feb 14, 2020 Dig deeper

Ocasio-Cortez Debunks Neoliberals’ Favorite Talking Points for Good

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 25, 2019 The New York representative expresses her deep frustration with the routine dismissal of investment in public goods as "free stuff." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wall Street Has Its Top Democratic Hopefuls All Picked Out

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Jun 17, 2019 A new report finds the financial industry is lining up behind Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders’ Radical New Proposal Could Transform America

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jun 16, 2019 The presidential hopeful takes a page from FDR's book to propose an economic bill of rights that could drastically improve Americans' lives. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Makes Impassioned Case for Democratic Socialism

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jun 12, 2019 In a new speech, the Vermont senator argues that only a politics rooted in economic equality can "defeat oligarchy and authoritarianism." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sanders to Discuss ‘What Democratic Socialism Means to Me’

JUANA SUMMERS / The Associated Press Jun 12, 2019 Seeking to rebut Trump's attempts to cast him as too liberal, the Vermont senator plans to speak on the philosophy that has guided his career. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Most American Women Prefer Socialism to Capitalism: Poll

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jun 10, 2019 A recent Harris poll shows a whopping 55% of women would rather live in a socialist country. Here's why that shouldn't surprise you. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )