Religion persists not solely as a symptom of those who fail to confront reason, but because society itself inhabits social conditions that make transcendence intelligible.
Socialism and Labor articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section deals with articles relating to democracy, socialism and labor. Reckoning with the important relationship between democracy and labor is essential in a democratic government. The theory of socialism, as opposed to capitalism, is characterized by social ownership of the means of production and co-operative management of the economy. Also see our articles on Anarchism, Capitalism, and Libertarianism. Also, there are many socialist parties in the US that you can find information on at our Third Party Central including Senator Bernie Sanders, a major election reform supporter.
Karl Marx: A Pillar of Democratic Theory in the Age of Inequality
By integrating economic analysis with political philosophy, Marx expands democracy’s horizons and urges modern societies to build systems where all can operate as equals.
Why Is Socialism Treated as a Threat in the West
Socialism does not need to be embraced without critique but should be permitted the breathing space to be debated with integrity rather than instantaneous dismissal. Without that openness, democracy risks becoming a carefully managed performance.
On Business and Power
The government is the only entity big enough to stop business from having all the control and economic sway, yet the United States is failing at this.
What The Silencing of Stephen Colbert Means
Why did this happen and what does this action mean? This isn’t a moment to celebrate, but a moment to contemplate.
Social Security and Medicare Reforms For Trump
Disabled people have the harshest financial situation in society. And the percentage of people disabled increases as you start adding intersectionality.
Medical Risk Factors as Biopower: A Guide to Resistance
Toward the end of the classical period (referring to early modern Europe), a new form of political power, biopower, emerged that aimed to manage and promote life.
Understanding Union Voters
Our guest is Lainey Newman, co-author with Theda Skocpol of Why Working Class Voters are Turning Away from the Democratic Party.
Podcast: Living In A Fragmented Democracy
A talk with Jamila Michener, who studies both the politics of Medicaid and how political fights over Medicaid illustrate issues in federalism and democracy.
Citizens United And The Future Of Social Security
The Citizens United decision threatens Social Security. If we do not act, we will eventually lose Social Security as we know it.