Bernie Sanders’ Lessons for Capitalists

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 29, 2015 There is an irony to the presidential candidacy of Bernie Sanders: The senator from Vermont is often cast as exotic because he calls himself a "democratic socialist." Yet the most important issue in politics throughout the Western democracies is whether the economic and social world that social democrats built can survive the coming decades. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Bernie Sanders Champions Democratic Socialism in Major Speech at Georgetown

Staff / Truthdig Nov 21, 2015 The Democratic presidential candidate presented himself as heir to the populist legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the clearest articulation yet of his political philosophy and vision for the United States. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Why Are We Hearing So Much About Those Damn Danes?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 29, 2015 Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid is putting Denmark on the map -- specifically, its brand of democratic socialism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Which Is Better for Innovation: Capitalism or Democratic Socialism?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 3, 2015 “At the heart” of capitalism, philosopher Tony Smith writes, “we find neither bold entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, nor established firms.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

German Politicians Confirm Greece Has Case for Wartime Reparations

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 18, 2015 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has accused Germany of trying to avoid paying reparations for Nazi crimes committed during World War II—and several German politicians agree. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greece Can’t Do It Alone: Austerity Victims of the World, Unite!

By Ismael Hossein-zadeh, Counterpunch Mar 6, 2015 For the anti-austerity struggle in Greece and elsewhere to become effective and sustainable, it must be raised from the national level to the international level. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Greece’s Ascendant Syriza Party: Blatant Anti-Capitalists or Mere Social Democrats?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 25, 2015 A member of the Greek left's "best chance at success in a generation" clarifies the party's view on whether the country's political economy should be reformed or completely overhauled. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bolivia’s Socialist President Wins a Third Term

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Oct 13, 2014 Bolivian President Evo Morales declared his re-election victory Sunday a triumph for socialist reforms that have reduced poverty. He will begin a third term with roughy 60 percent of the votes cast. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders: I’m Prepared to Run in 2016

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Mar 7, 2014 The recent Truthdigger of the Week and independent senator from Vermont informally told Nation magazine reporter John Nichols that he is "prepared to run for president of the United States." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Village Against the World

Nomi Prins / Truthdig Nov 9, 2013 Nestled in farmland about 60 miles from Seville, Spain, is Marinaleda, a functioning utopia -- every villager has work and housing, mortgages are 15 euro a month, and foreclosures and police don't exist.Marinaleda, Spain, is a functioning utopia—every villager has work and housing, mortgages are 15 euro a month, and foreclosures and police don't exist. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Gaze Upon the Danish Dream of Freedom

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig May 28, 2013 Unlike the Danes, American society has abstracted freedom from its prerequisite of economic security. Vermonters learned of enviable Danish freedom in a series of town meetings this month with one of their senators, Bernie Sanders, and Peter Taksoe-Jensen, the Danish ambassador to the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

May Day 2012: The Call for a General Strike

Scott Tucker / Truthdig Mar 15, 2012 In the winter of 2011, discussion about calling a general strike had already begun within Occupy Los Angeles. At the end of January 2012, in the wake of police raids against Occupy encampments, Occupy Los Angeles issued a call for a May Day general strike, which was quickly endorsed by Occupy Oakland. In the winter of 2011, discussion about calling a general strike had already begun within Occupy Los Angeles. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )